Tommy Lee Jones suing Paramount for $10 mil

September 08, 2008 The actor has sued the studio, claiming it owes him at least $10 million in boxoffice bonuses and back-end compensation for his work in the Oscar-winning "No Country for Old Men." The film has grossed $160 million worldwide and was named best picture at last year's Academy Awards, in addition to winning two Golden Globes and several other honors. The studio, he alleges, claims there are mistakes in his contract involving home video and the boxoffice bonus formula.

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