The Latest Breaking News from Carl Erik Rinsch

'47 Ronin' Director Turned Netflix Funds Into $27M Dogecoin Fortune, Then Bought Two $638K Mattresses

Carl Rinsch was jailed after prosecutors said he diverted $11 million in Netflix production funds into Dogecoin and luxury purchases.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Netflix Fraudster Carl Rinsch Gets 30 Months, Keanu Reeves Letter Helped Reduce Sentence

Director Carl Rinsch receives a 30-month sentence for defrauding Netflix of $11 million, with Keanu Reeves' letter and mental health struggles influencing the court's decision.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Hollywood director jailed after scamming Netflix for £8m

Hollywood writer-director convicted of conning streaming service with a never-finished sci-fi show

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Netflix gave him $11 million to make his dream show. Instead, prosecutors say he spent it on Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and wildly expensive mattresses

Carl Erik Rinsch had millions in funding—and Keanu Reeves' support—to create "White Horse." Then things started spiraling out of control.

Fortune · Dec 2, 2025

Director Carl Rinsch Accused Of Blowing $17M Meant For Netflix Show On Crypto & Cars

You might recognise him for the 2013 fantasy action film 47 Ronin starring Keanu Reeves.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 20, 2025

Director given $11 million from Netflix to finish Sci-Fi series spent the money on cars and antique furniture, prosecutors say

The director is best known for the 2013 film ‘47 Ronin’

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never aired

A Hollywood writer-director has been arrested on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Netflix Battles Rookie Series Creator in Arbitration After He Blows $55 Million on Fancy Cars, a Watch and Crypto

Netflix commissioned Carl Erik Rinsch, director of a single box-office bomb, to create a sci-fi series called 'Conquest.' That was a mistake

Broadcasting & Cable · Nov 27, 2023

A Bizarre Look Behind Netflix Series That Never Got Made Despite Millions Of Dollars Being Poured Into It

Here is a bizarre look at the Netflix series that never came to fruition despite millions of dollars that poured into it.

Cinemablend · Nov 26, 2023