Artists for Artists DE LLC, the entertainment production company co-founded by actor and comedian Kenan Thompson, has been named in a California civil lawsuit involving an investment agreement, financial records, and project revenue tied to the company’s entertainment activity.
The complaint was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles by Shwin Productions LLC against Artists for Artists DE LLC and John Ryan Jr. According to the filing, Shwin Productions says it entered into a binding agreement with Artists for Artists in August 2025 before later investing more than $583,000 into the company.
The lawsuit focuses on what Shwin Productions claims it was entitled to receive after making that investment. According to the complaint, the company alleges that Artists for Artists failed to provide financial statements, project accounting records, cap table information, member reports, and other company records connected to the agreement.
The filing also brings attention to Good Sports, a television project referenced in the complaint. Shwin Productions alleges that Artists for Artists generated revenue from projects developed during the investment period, including Good Sports, but did not distribute revenue shares that Shwin Productions claims were required under the agreement.
According to the complaint, Shwin Productions estimates that at least $240,000 may be owed in connection with Good Sports. The filing also says the full amount cannot be determined without a complete accounting of company records.
The dispute also touches on the relationship-driven nature of the entertainment industry. Shwin Productions alleges that statements made during disputes over financial disclosures harmed business relationships and prospective entertainment investment opportunities. The complaint references opportunities involving individuals and ventures connected to Range Media Partners, along with other entertainment industry projects.
The complaint lists claims for breach of contract, accounting, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, defamation, and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage.
Shwin Productions is seeking damages, recovery of allegedly unpaid revenue shares, a court ordered accounting, and other relief.
The case was filed under Case No. 26VECV03619 in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
The allegations in the complaint are claims made by Shwin Productions. The defendants have not yet filed a response in court, and no court has ruled on the merits of the claims.
