Harry Potter Author Sues Religious Organizers
According to an article on Yahoo News J.K. Rowling is suing organizers of a religious ceremony in India for replicating her fictional Hogwart’s Castle. Now mind you, this is a papier mache and canvas castle, so it was never intended to be a landmark. Plus the ceremony to be performed within is a non profit event, but J.K. Rowling somehow believes its use entitles her to $50,000. The story doesn’t go to great length to explain if any names or locations were used any where within the project, just that it was modeled after Hogwarts.
I must say I am completely baffled by the ridiculousness of this lawsuit, and sadly I can only assume it will not be over until after the event deadline has passed, but maybe I have missed crucial details which would explain it all clearly. I do wonder however just how many eager trick-or-treaters Rowling will be dragging into court for replicating Harry Potter’s look this Halloween.
Nice editorial. I hate it when rich folks concern themselves with money “for the principle.”
Dosen’t she have enough money? Oh, and because Harry is so popular there will be more who mimic anything and everything. Move on!
I think she is one of the wealthiest women in the world, isn’t she? She should count her blessings and realize that imitation is a fond form of flattery….
But, I’m thinking it’s probably some legal mumbo jumbo and everyone is so uptight about everything these days.
Jessica