Seems that someone feels Seth MarcFarlane’s Ted wasn’t exactly original. A new lawsuit puts forth the accusation that Seth stole the idea and that the material he drew from was entitled Charlie The Abusive Teddy Bear, who is described by the plaintiff as being a bear of simple pleasures.
Cinema Blend has the full story, including details about the case, where you can find the videos of this supposed “original” idea for MacFarlane’s Ted, and some more commentary.
This Week in Film News – Week Ending 07/18/14
This Week in Film News - Week Ending 07/18/14
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Avengers: Age of Ultron - First Official Photos
The cast of heroes appears in new costumes and new sets in the first official look at Avengers: Age of Ultron.
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Lawsuit: Seth MacFarlane Accused of Stealing Idea for Ted
Plaintiff claims "Charlie the Abusive Teddy Bear" did it all first.
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Big Hero 6: Villain Revealed in New Trailer
Complete with Kabuki masks, soccer balls and Scotch tape.
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Let’s Be Cops: Exclusive ‘Super Illegal’ Clip
Daman Wayans Jr. and Jake Johnson co-star in an exclusive red band clip.
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X-Men Writers Board the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Reboot
From the writer of X-Men: First Class and the producer of Star Trek Into Darkness.
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Hercules: Exclusive Babe Gallery
New images of Barbara Palvin, Irina Shayk and Ingrid Borso Berdal in Brett Ratner's Hercules.
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Comic-Con International Announces New Hall H Policy
You may need a "Toucan Tracker" wristband for a real chance to get into the first Hall H panel of the day.
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Comic-Con 2014: Shock Till You Drop & Fangoria Present Free Screening of The Canal
Find out how to get free tickets to an advance screening of The Canal at Comic-Con!
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Noah: Exclusive Animatronics Clip
Check out the high-tech animatronics from Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic.
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Guillermo del Toro Reveals the Plot of Hellboy 3
Unfortunately, Guillermo del Toro says the third film in the trilogy is "impossible to finance."
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The Future of the Amazing Spider-Man Franchise is Uncertain
Departing screenwriter Roberto Orci says the previously announced sequels are now "yet to be determined."
