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NJ Diving Dentist Says 'Nemo' film was his idea
Newday ^ | February 16, 2005 | unknown

Posted on 02/17/2005 4:12:51 AM PST by beaversmom

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To: anniegetyourgun
He better not quit his dentist day job......

just keep drilling ... just keep drillig

21 posted on 02/17/2005 4:35:47 AM PST by TheRightGuy (ERROR CODE 018974523: Random Tagline Compiler Failure)
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To: wtc911

If I had been presented with that document to sign, my first thought would have been, "So they intend to rip off my idea and try to avoid paying me for it." I'd have either walked out the door for good, or come back with better representation. As a patient, am I going to sign a waiver that he gives me stating that if he accidentally rips out all of my teeth while filling a cavity, I can't sue for damages?


22 posted on 02/17/2005 4:36:08 AM PST by SlowBoat407 (Aaaarrgghhh)
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To: beaversmom

I believe NEMO was stolen from the French first.

23 posted on 02/17/2005 4:36:29 AM PST by I got the rope
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To: I got the rope

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1048904/posts

Plagerism Bump.


24 posted on 02/17/2005 4:37:29 AM PST by I got the rope
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To: secret garden; theDentist

he's not getting ENOUGH money from my mouth, he has to go and SUE DISNEY, yet???


25 posted on 02/17/2005 4:38:21 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: wtc911

Do you remember Kimba The White Lion?

Disney swiped practically the entire story from that old cartoon, and IIRC won in court because their animators claimed they had never heard of it.

That's right...the world's most famous animators claimed they had never heard of Japan's most famous animator.

I don't know if this dentist is telling the truth, but I DO know that Disney has swiped material in the past.

Regards,


26 posted on 02/17/2005 4:43:43 AM PST by VermiciousKnid
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To: VermiciousKnid

Someone posted that on the thread in post #24.


27 posted on 02/17/2005 4:47:11 AM PST by beaversmom (Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming)
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To: contemplator
"It's a shame to see what it has turned into. I really miss Walt."

I didn't see it but my wife was telling me Roy Disney was on the O'Rielly Factor complaining about the same thing. He said Michael Eisner has lost the quality that Disney has always stood for especially in their parks.

My wife and I have noticed this over the years. It use to be you could go into any Disney park and it was prestine. Disney always had a policy that maintenance on their parks would be done after hours and any refurbish work would be transparent to "guests".

Not any longer. We've experience rides breaking down, "wet paint" signs dotting the landscape, and workmen roaming around. Several years ago we walked into Epcot and I think all but one attraction was opened. The rests were either closed or broken. Fortunately we had a hopper ticket and left the park after 1/2 hour and headed over to another.

I don't want to sound like I'm slamming Disney because they still operate some of the best parks IMHO. But that won't be for very much longer. Roy is right. They need to put their focus back on the quality of the job.

28 posted on 02/17/2005 5:17:46 AM PST by HarleyD
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To: onef

ping


29 posted on 02/17/2005 5:55:44 AM PST by beaversmom (Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming)
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To: Dad2Angels

Ha! Right! I know a screenwriter, a tough ex-cop, who told me of Disney, "They f**k you just for the practice."


30 posted on 02/17/2005 6:02:59 AM PST by MoralSense
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To: beaversmom

If he's got a dated manuscript with a character named "Nimo" and other evidence, Disney is scarooood! Wouldn't break my heart to see them get nailed, but that was a very good animated film.


31 posted on 02/17/2005 6:08:24 AM PST by katana
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To: HarleyD

I once signed a similar type of waiver before submitting a script on spec to the old Newhart show (where he owned the lodge in Vermont).
The Story Editor had promised to either get back to me with why my script (my first) wouldn't work or pass it on to the decision makers if it was good enough.
Never heard from him again, but the following season there was an episode that was substantially different from mine but with enough similarites to make me really suspicious - and angry.

Such is the risk you take when dealing with faraway strangers. I've remembered that Story Editor's name ever since and always change channels when I see it on a show.
Immature, definitely, but it makes me feel better (and isn't that what it's all about? </sarcasm>).

Cheers
Jim


32 posted on 02/17/2005 8:02:29 AM PST by gymbeau (Proud member of the vast Buffalo Wing Conspiracy)
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To: wtc911
And Lion King was a straight rip-off of the Japanese TV series Kimba the White Lion. There's never been a better case of blatant theft.
33 posted on 02/17/2005 8:12:33 AM PST by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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To: VermiciousKnid

Go here:

http://www.kimbawlion.com/rant2.htm


34 posted on 02/17/2005 8:14:43 AM PST by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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To: SlowBoat407

Moron alert.....don't sign a statement like that unless you enjoy being ripped off.

He has no case.


35 posted on 02/17/2005 8:16:43 AM PST by rwfromkansas ("War is an ugly thing, but...the decayed feeling...which thinks nothing worth war, is worse." -Mill)
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To: beaversmom
Before Sternberg submitted his manuscript, Disney had him sign a two-page waiver that said he would be entitled to only $500 if he were to claim that the company used his material without permission or authorization. The lawsuit asks the court to void that waiver.

Sorry, Charlie!

36 posted on 02/17/2005 8:26:48 AM PST by Diver Dave (Stay Prayed Up)
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To: wtc911

I agree with your statement.


37 posted on 02/17/2005 8:39:35 AM PST by Orange1998
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To: FreedomCalls

Thanks for the link.

I remember when The Lion King opened. I hadn't even seen it yet; I'd just heard the storyline, and I couldn't help but say, "My (goodness), it's Kimba!"

Everyone else said I was nuts, but you know and I know that I wasn't. I still to this day cannot believe Disney got away with that one.

Regards,


38 posted on 02/17/2005 11:53:39 AM PST by VermiciousKnid
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To: shezza

LOL


39 posted on 02/17/2005 5:46:21 PM PST by SquirrelKing (I caught you a delicious bass.)
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