Logo
BusinessBusiness

Ryan Kavanaugh’s Relativity Media may have emerged from bankruptcy, but its former chief spokesman claims the studio still owes money.

David Shane — who worked at Relativity for nearly four years, most recently as executive vice president of corporate communications — pegged the amount at $568,756.50, according to a claim he filed Wednesday in federal bankruptcy court in Manhattan.

Leading up to and after the studio’s Chapter 11 filing last July, he ranked among the hardest-working people in show business. Last fall was particularly hectic for Shane, who in short order fielded press queries about a series of exits from the imploding studio, including its president, co-CEO and the presidents of film production and sports.

He stuck with the studio even after Relativity reduced his salary — without his consent — in July, he said in court papers. Shane said he accepted another pay cut under a retainer arrangement that began in November.

His tenure ended on Feb. 23 — via an e-mail from Relativity’s temporary human resources manager accusing him of breach of contact.

Shane, who has started his own communications firm, Shane Strategies, declined to comment.

Comments
anonymous profile image
Powered by RoundtableBuilt on infrastructure designed for real-time media. Learn more at RTB.io.© Roundtable 2026. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy