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'Roger Rabbit' author sues Disney
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Who did Roger Rabbit's bookkeeping? The author of a novel made into the 1988 comedy "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," which featured real actors interacting with cartoon characters, has sued
the Walt Disney Co. over access to merchandising documents. Gary Wolf, who wrote the 1981 novel "Who Censored Roger Rabbit," claims the studio has blocked access to bookkeeping that may show he is owed royalties. Disney released "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" in 1988, and the film grossed nearly $250 million. It also won four Academy Awards for technical achievements. The company has continued to market merchandise featuring characters from the movie, such as Roger, seductive Jessica Rabbit and surly Baby Herman. Wolf agreed to the marketing of his characters, but said he simply wants to audit Disney to determine whether the company has paid him fairly. Disney spokeswoman Christine Castro said the company denies the charges made in Wolf's lawsuit. "We've received the complaint and reject its allegations," she said. "Unfortunately, such differences sometimes arise in business arrangements."
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Who did Roger Rabbit's bookkeeping? The author of a novel made into the 1988 comedy "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," which featured real actors interacting with cartoon characters, has sued
the Walt Disney Co. over access to merchandising documents. Gary Wolf, who wrote the 1981 novel "Who Censored Roger Rabbit," claims the studio has blocked access to bookkeeping that may show he is owed royalties. Disney released "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" in 1988, and the film grossed nearly $250 million. It also won four Academy Awards for technical achievements. The company has continued to market merchandise featuring characters from the movie, such as Roger, seductive Jessica Rabbit and surly Baby Herman. Wolf agreed to the marketing of his characters, but said he simply wants to audit Disney to determine whether the company has paid him fairly. Disney spokeswoman Christine Castro said the company denies the charges made in Wolf's lawsuit. "We've received the complaint and reject its allegations," she said. "Unfortunately, such differences sometimes arise in business arrangements."
