Vercetti Thug Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I found this on Yahoo. Warners suit takes issue with Indian film's title NEW DELHI, India (Hollywood Reporter) – Warner Bros. has filed a lawsuit against Mumbai-based producer/distributor Mirchi Movies related to the title of its upcoming film "Hari Puttar -- A Comedy of Terrors," which Warners feels is a tad too similar to its franchise about a certain young wizard. The case is being heard in the Bombay High Court and comes up for hearing Monday (August 25). "Hari Puttar," a comedy that centers on a 10-year-old Indian boy whose family moves to England, is slated for a September 12 release. "We have recently commenced proceedings against parties involved in the production and distribution of a movie entitled 'Hari Puttar,"' London-based Warners spokeswoman Deborah Lincoln said. "Warner Bros. values and protects intellectual property rights. However, it is our policy not to discuss publicly the details of any ongoing litigation." The Hari Puttar name began making the rounds here as a comic gag when the first "Harry Potter" film was released. Hari is a popular Indian name, and "puttar" means "son" in the Punjabi language. "Since the case is sub-judice, we can't comment as of now," Mirchi Movies CEO Munish Purii said. "However, we registered the 'Hari Puttar' title in 2005, and it's unfortunate that Warner has chosen to file a case so close to our film's release. In my opinion, I don't think our title has any similarity or links with 'Harry Potter."' "Hari Puttar" is directed by Rajesh Bajaj and Lucky Kohli and stars Jackie Shroff, Saurabh Shukla and Sarika. Warners' next "Harry Potter" installment, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," is slated for release worldwide in July. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auh11 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 thats pretty funny, although I dont think Warner should file a suit, unless the story is very similar to the original HP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 lol it wouldnt make sense for them to file a lawsuit but they probably will anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansui Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 if it is like a parody of Harry Potter... he should have no problem with that yeah like what auh11 said, if the storyline is roughly similar to Harry Potter, then he can now file a lawsuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righty Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Why are people so friggin sue happy? A parody. whoop de doo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Lord Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yeah,i heard of this sometime ago.. And as for Harry Potter films. they became more focused on Harry since part 3.Lots of things missed out.I didnt even care to go watch the Order of the Phoinex. And oh. I love Jackie Shroff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_91 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Quite a lot of Indian films are based on Hollywood films, this ain't the first example, I remember 'The Rock' (I think it was called) was made into an Indian film 'Qiyamaat' or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz The Great Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Why are people so friggin sue happy? A parody. whoop de doo Not even. It isn't even the same storyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vercetti Thug Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 I can see where Warner Bros are coming from, but they should at least see the movie first before sueing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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