“Avatar” director James Cameron is the target of a $2.5 billion lawsuit courtesy of sci-fi writer Bryant Moore. Moore says that Cameron used two of his screenplays — “Aquatica” and “Descendants: The Pollination” — to create “Avatar.”
Moore is suing Cameron, Cameron’s production company and 20th Century Fox for over $1.5 billion in damages and $1 billion in punitives, according to TMZ. “Avatar” made over $2.78 billion when it was released and is one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Bryant Moore pointed out several similarities between his screenplays and “Avatar,” including unbreathable atmospheres, blue and green skin, bioluminescent plant life and a battle scene on branches.
Do you think the “Avatar” lawsuit will stand in court?
Comments
Comment… read it below or add one
It won’t be the first time. Cameron ripped off Harlan Ellison for Terminator and had to pay out of court. He is a known plagiarist.