Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-76912.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: THR: Screenwriter Sues Disney/Pixar Claiming 'Cars' Was Stolen (Exclusive)</b></a> <p>UK screenwriter asks a judge to block the release of "Cars 2" claiming the "Cars" franchise was stolen from ideas he discussed with Lucasfilm, specifically an executive named Jim Morris who joined Pixar in 2005.</p>
Originally Posted By basil fan Does it seem like every idea has someone claiming it was stolen from him?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I actually came up with the idea for LaughingPlace.com. Doobie, you'll be hearing from my attorney.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox I wonder if Dr Neil Shulman will be suing Jake Mandeville-Anthony for ripping off his book and script for Doc Hollywood.
Originally Posted By mawnck That screenwriter's cars wasn't stolen, he just done forgot where he parked 'em.
Originally Posted By basil fan Like nobody ever did talking cars before... Disney Glitches www.whatsitsgalore.com/glitch/disneyglitch.html
Originally Posted By DlandDug The gentleman in question sure has waited a while to press suit...! EXCERPTS: >>In Manderville's latest complaint, he points to a long list of similarities among the characters in each of the works. Both have characters named "Stanley" modeled after a Model T Ford.<< In Cars, Stanley is a Stanley Steamer. Lizzie is the Model-T. Regardless, either name is generic. >>Both have lead characters modeled after a "James Aston-Martin" sports car.<< "James Aston-Martin?" Methinks they meant "James Bond's Aston-Martin." Regardless, general consensus is that Lightning is based on either the Corvette or the Viper (or elements of both). Lightning is NOT based on a British racing car. >>Both feature broken down truck characters...<< Check. But is it a tow truck? >>...doctors as authority figures...<< Check. And is said doctor-as-authority-figure also the town judge? AND a former racing legend? >>...glitzy showgirl movie star females...<< Ch... wait a minute. Glitzy movie star? In Radiator Springs? Not at all. >>...Italians...<< Ah. Case closed. Both movies feature Italians. Clearly, this is the Rosetta Stone of Cars. (Or would that be Rosetti Stone?) >>...rich business cars past their prime...<< OK, now it's just silly. There's no equivalent character in Cars.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros While Lightning isn't an Aston-Martin, it looks like the British spy type character in the new film may be. However, he's also British and modeled closely on characters from the James Bond series, so this would make sense. But most of those similarities are a real stretch, so I don't see this going very far.
