[SKRIVA] Ellison stämmer filmare
- From: Ahrvid Engholm <ahrvid@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <skriva@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:38:24 +0200
Från utmärkta www.io9.com:
"Harlan Ellison famously sued James Cameron over The Terminator and won — and
now he's going after Andrew "Gattaca" Niccol's new film In Time. Ellison claims
In Time is too similar to his story "'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the
Ticktockman." And he's not just seeking a payout — he's trying to stop the
October 28 release of the film, and seeking the destruction of all copies of
the film. (Of course, I'm sure he's open to a settlement.)
In Time has been in development for ages, and there have been trailers that
basically narrated the entire plot for months now, but apparently Ellison only
just noticed.
In "Harlequin," being late for anything is a crime, and the Master Timekeeper
can shorten your life in punishment for failing to be on time for things — and
when your appointed time runs out, the Master Timekeeper can stop your heart
using something called a "cardioplate."
In In Time, everyone stops aging at 25, but after a year you die, unless you
can earn or inherit more time to live. Rich people have millions of years to
live, while poor people (like Justin Timberlake's character) usually only have
24 hours to live and have to keep earning more time.
It seems highly unlikely that Ellison will be able to stop the release of In
Time, but you never know."
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