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04-13-2008, 12:34 PM
| | |  Warner Brothers warn director over Harry Potter origins (UPDATED)
The Daily Mail reports that Warner Brothers have warned John Buechler, a film director who claims to have invented the character of Harry Potter, that his intention to make a big budget film featuring the character, could result in a legal battle.
In 1986 he made a film, Troll, featuring a character called Harry Potter Jr. He now intends to do a big budget re-make but Warner Brothers have warned they will defend the copyright. A search for a boy to star in the lead role will begin tomorrow. Quote:
His partner, Hollywood producer Peter Davy, said: "In John's opinion, he created the first Harry Potter.
"J.K. Rowling says the idea just came to her. John doesn't think so.
"There are a lot of similarities between the theme of her books and the original Troll.
"John was shocked when she came out with Harry Potter."
| Jo maintains that she has never seen the film. Quote: |
Warner Bros spokesman Scott Rowe said last night: "If these producers intend to remake Troll they'd better tread carefully not to infringe on our rights."
| UPDATE: The story originally posted by the Daily Mail has been removed because J.K. Rowling's reps stated it was "inaccurate and defamatory," according to SyFyPortal.
In an interview with Troll director John Buechler, SyFy learned that Buechler was not interested in fighting with Rowling over copyright issues. Quote: |
Buechler has not sought any legal remedies over the use of the Harry Potter name or even his magical background from Rowling, and it's unclear if he ever will do so.
| According to Buechler himself: Quote: |
Harry Potter Jr. is based on the character first introduced to the world in 1986 in the original motion picture. Harry Potter Jr. is very like the character in the original.
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Casting has already begun on the film, with Buechler taking his search for a new Harry Potter Jr. to the Internet. He has set up a Web site at ShareNow - Troll's profile where he hopes to find a boy and a girl between the ages of 11 and 14 to portray both Harry and his sister, Wendy Anne.
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04-13-2008, 12:37 PM
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|   SS Quill JournalistChimaera
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This sounds like it could get messy. But what I want to know is why haven't we heard something from this guy before now? | 
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04-13-2008, 12:40 PM
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|  Fanpire CaityTHE Skiving SnackboxFaerie
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This sounds interesting. But like you said ^ why hasnt he said anything about it before? | |
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04-13-2008, 01:04 PM
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| | Dugbog
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If all that he's saying is true...which I definitely think isn't...why didn't he come out earlier? The books are done and the films are about to end as well so why now? | |
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04-13-2008, 01:27 PM
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| | Bundimun
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omg!i agree with you guys, why didn't he remember that during sorcerer's stone debut? | |
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04-13-2008, 01:30 PM
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| | Chimaera
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How ridiculas!  It makes me just laugh! J.K. was the first one who created Harry Potter and who cares about this John chap! Harry Potter is a huge hit and I dont see this Troll thingie anywhere,Its prabably jelousy! In my eyes anyway | |
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04-13-2008, 01:56 PM
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| | Poltergeist
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Hmm, this could get messy quite easily.  | |
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04-13-2008, 02:06 PM
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Where has he been all these years? In the space? | |
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04-13-2008, 02:15 PM
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| | Lethifold
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We have heard about this before but now he's planning a re-make he's got to be really careful. | |
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04-13-2008, 02:16 PM
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| Portuguese Moderator Thestral
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I think I do recall someone mentioning this a few years ago... Not certain though.
I agree with the lot of you  This can get very messy too easily. | |
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04-13-2008, 02:31 PM
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| | Niffler
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*rolls eyes* If it was TRUE or a big deal, he should've brought it up a decade ago. Poor WB and Jo having to go through something like this. I don't understand why people feel the need to go and pull this kind of thing.
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04-13-2008, 02:33 PM
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| | Dementor
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No offense but I've never heard of it, more publicity. | |
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04-13-2008, 02:34 PM
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People are so stupid. They just want to make money. I have no doubt that if this guy challenges Warner Bros. that he'll lose. | |
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04-13-2008, 02:50 PM
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| | Faerie
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i really find people like this highly annoying at best. Things could get messy, but he is so unestablished, no one would believe him except for an eager band of attorneys who would (and probably already do) represent him. Gotta love it... | |
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04-13-2008, 03:03 PM
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|  Potterwatch! MommaPygmy Puff
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Even if he did invent this other Harry character, WB and Jo own the copyright to use "Harry Potter" and Mr. Buechler is sure to lose any legal battle over it. | |
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04-13-2008, 03:11 PM
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| Sneaky Lucius Bowtruckle
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Originally Posted by h/g ship lover  If all that he's saying is true...which I definitely think isn't...why didn't he come out earlier? The books are done and the films are about to end as well so why now? | I so agree with you ! | |
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04-13-2008, 03:13 PM
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| | Doxy
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I don't remember hearing ANYTHING of this sort until just now, this is crazy!!! i haven't even heard of this John's guy supposed movie Troll that he apparently made in 1986?!?! :s just weird that he waited longer than 10 years to finally bring it up?!?! The guy doesn't stand a chance, anyone could write a script and put an older date on it, doesn't mean that it's the truth...anywho, Jo will win hands down, she's amazing!!! | |
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04-13-2008, 03:14 PM
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OMG, more legal action! Harry Potter has more legal troubles than any other book I know.
Interesting that there was a Harry Potter Jr. in another movie, but this guy has to realize that most of the world thinks about JK'S character when they hear the name Harry Potter. People are going to think he stole the name if he remakes this film. People don't usually think, "Oh, isn't that the guy from Troll?" when they hear the name. | |
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04-13-2008, 03:40 PM
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| | Hippocampus
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that sounds really bad. its a bit weird thoguh. whats with the junior? | |
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04-13-2008, 03:41 PM
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| The Fork. Fear me. Veela
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lol, he just wants money because no one has heard of his movie. | |
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04-13-2008, 03:51 PM
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| Moonlight Dueler Niffler
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Well ... This is just ... Can't believe this guy actually ... Who's ever even heard of "Troll?"
EDIT: I just IMDBed "Troll" and it looks like a crap movie. It's got a 3.3/10 rating.
Synopsis:
A wicked troll king in search of a mystical ring that will return him to his human form invades a San Francisco apartment complex where a powerful witch lives.
And what do you know! Harry Potter Sr. and Jr.:
Noah Hathaway ... Harry Potter Jr.
Michael Moriarty ... Harry Potter Sr.
I think this could just be publicity for "Troll" itself. | |
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04-13-2008, 03:58 PM
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| | Kappa
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well, if I had a movie that failed, I would be mad too!!
But no offense to the crazy guy that wants to make a movie or whatever, But I DOUBT Jo researched failed American movies, looking for character names!!!
SIRIUSLY!!!
This guy needs to get a life!! Make a new movie!! If it didn't make it 20 years ago, it ain't gonna happen now!
Last edited by RedheadQueen : 04-13-2008 at 03:59 PM.
Reason: got excited and needed to change a word
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04-13-2008, 04:37 PM
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| | Ashwinder
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Hmm.. Yeah, I don't understand why he hasn't said it before? Well well.. This could be exciting..? Or not? Whatever, we'll see. | |
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04-13-2008, 04:50 PM
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| | Chizpurfle
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Eeks. I want to follow more on this story. It's a little exciting , to be honest! Hopefully that guy doesn't do too much. | |
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04-13-2008, 05:04 PM
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| | Griffin
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Ok, I knew there was a movie with Harry Potter as a troll. Didn't see it....who did....
I can understand this guy wanting to capitalize, but he must know a remake will never fly. At best, he can re-release the old one. Everybody will know what's going on. There might be a few that are curious and will watch it, but he'll hit the bigtime with it.
How many other names have been used before somebody has a hit that just happens to have the same name....come on, how many real-life guys are named Harry Potter....it's certainly not a unique name... | |
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