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Matej · 10-11-2007, 11:32 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071011...n_071011142707

KOLKATA, India (AFP) - Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is suing organisers of a religious event for constructing a replica of her imaginary Hogwarts Castle in an eastern India city, officials said Thursday.

Rowling and her publishers Bloomsbury are seeking two million rupees (50,000 dollars) from the organisers constructing an elaborate castle from canvas and papier mache in Kolkata for the upcoming Durga Puja festival, court officials said.

The Delhi High Court has summoned the builders on Friday to present their case, they said.

The suit, which runs into 394 pages, argues the organisers of the Hindu festival can stage the upcoming event in the gigantic marquee only after paying two million rupees to the British author.

Rowling's fictitious world depicts the castle as an ancient school of witchcraft where her eponymous hero Harry Potter learns wizardry.

The marquee in Kolkata's Salt Lake district replicates the imaginary castle's outer contours and includes an imitation marble staircase and flagged stone floor in the entrance hall, lit with flaming torches, witnesses said.

The festival organising secretary, Santunu Biswas, said his team would go ahead with the preparations for the four-day festivities, eastern India's most celebrated annual religious carnival.

"What we are building is not a violation of copyright act anywhere in the world because it's a religious festival and has nothing to do with money-making," Biswas told AFP.

Another organiser, Robin Mukherjee, said he was stunned.

"The summons came at a time when the marquee is almost ready and we don't know what to do now as we cannot afford to pay the fine," the visibly angry official added.

"It's just a theme ...We have also modelled the Titanic and no-one sued us," he said.

atom · 10-11-2007, 11:57 PM

Bitch needs some pocket change for the valet.

drift freaq · 10-12-2007, 12:00 AM

Its gone to her head. Madonna is the same pathetic way. She is going on 50 years old and she is dumping Warner Bros her long time record label for a crazy stupid amount of money from Live Nation. Like she needs anymore money. Warner Bros has paid her well.

azndoc · 10-12-2007, 12:13 AM

gotta stay on that paper chase

Non stop hustling

Vision Garage · 10-12-2007, 02:05 AM

well she knows that she cant write any more, might as well sue ppl to pass the time.

Pank · 10-12-2007, 02:12 AM

i'm just mad at the reporter for thinking "flagged stone" was real. its flag stone, you jerk

and i guess JK rowling sucks, i dunno, i'm an adult, i never read that shit

89dc240 · 10-12-2007, 09:50 AM

Would anyone here pass up a fifty thousand dollar paycheck? Why should she? It's her idea and she should be paid for it. If they don't like it, they can take it down and EAT SHIT.

Saltman · 10-12-2007, 10:00 AM

It's an IMAGINARY castle that she thought of. Did she build it? No. There's no copyright laws out there to prevent that. People now days try to sue for any and everything they can - its all about the money... dolla dolla bill ya'll.

*ManoNegra* · 10-12-2007, 10:00 AM

It's a non profit event - she's nuts. What next? Sue little kids for dressing as her characters for Halloween?

Mr.S14 · 10-12-2007, 10:06 AM

i think king arthur should arise from his grave and sue jk rowling, because the principle of hogwarts looks like merlin the wizard.

89dc240 · 10-12-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

It's a non profit event - she's nuts. What next? Sue little kids for dressing as her characters for Halloween?

YES! That should NOT BE ALLOWED either....

Just kidding. I don't give a fuck about it either way.

Farzam · 10-12-2007, 09:50 PM

Redunkulous...fuckin redunkulous.

**mrmephistopheles** · 10-13-2007, 12:10 AM

more likely it's the publishing houses' legal vultures more than Rowling herself.

10-11-2007, 11:32 PM	#1
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	J.K. Rowling isn't rich enough http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071011...n_071011142707 KOLKATA, India (AFP) - Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is suing organisers of a religious event for constructing a replica of her imaginary Hogwarts Castle in an eastern India city, officials said Thursday. Rowling and her publishers Bloomsbury are seeking two million rupees (50,000 dollars) from the organisers constructing an elaborate castle from canvas and papier mache in Kolkata for the upcoming Durga Puja festival, court officials said. The Delhi High Court has summoned the builders on Friday to present their case, they said. The suit, which runs into 394 pages, argues the organisers of the Hindu festival can stage the upcoming event in the gigantic marquee only after paying two million rupees to the British author. Rowling's fictitious world depicts the castle as an ancient school of witchcraft where her eponymous hero Harry Potter learns wizardry. The marquee in Kolkata's Salt Lake district replicates the imaginary castle's outer contours and includes an imitation marble staircase and flagged stone floor in the entrance hall, lit with flaming torches, witnesses said. The festival organising secretary, Santunu Biswas, said his team would go ahead with the preparations for the four-day festivities, eastern India's most celebrated annual religious carnival. "What we are building is not a violation of copyright act anywhere in the world because it's a religious festival and has nothing to do with money-making," Biswas told AFP. Another organiser, Robin Mukherjee, said he was stunned. "The summons came at a time when the marquee is almost ready and we don't know what to do now as we cannot afford to pay the fine," the visibly angry official added. "It's just a theme ...We have also modelled the Titanic and no-one sued us," he said.

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Saltman Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "Boringham", AL Age: 44 Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's an IMAGINARY castle that she thought of. Did she build it? No. There's no copyright laws out there to prevent that. People now days try to sue for any and everything they can - its all about the money... dolla dolla bill ya'll. __________________ Curves are sexy

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atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bitch needs some pocket change for the valet.

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Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 42 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i'm just mad at the reporter for thinking "flagged stone" was real. its flag stone, you jerk and i guess JK rowling sucks, i dunno, i'm an adult, i never read that shit

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89dc240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just South of Philly Age: 41 Posts: 352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would anyone here pass up a fifty thousand dollar paycheck? Why should she? It's her idea and she should be paid for it. If they don't like it, they can take it down and EAT SHIT.

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ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	It's a non profit event - she's nuts. What next? Sue little kids for dressing as her characters for Halloween?

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Mr.S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Riverside Age: 38 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think king arthur should arise from his grave and sue jk rowling, because the principle of hogwarts looks like merlin the wizard.

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