Trial Date Set For Lawsuit Involving 'Hannah Montana' Suit - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-05-2008, 11:14 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge on Friday referred to mediation a lawsuit by a veteran writer who claims he pitched the idea for the hit ''Hannah Montana'' show and has never been compensated.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Reginald Dunn set an Aug. 26 court date in case the sides cannot resolve the case with the mediator.

In a lawsuit filed last summer, Buddy Sheffield said he pitched a television series called ''Rock and Roland'' to the Disney Channel in 2001.

''The series revolved around a junior high school student who appears to lead an entirely unremarkable life, but is secretly a pop/rock star and the main breadwinner for his family,'' Sheffield said in the suit.

Disney Channel officials were at first enthusiastic about the project but later decided to pass, the lawsuit claimed.

Sheffield said in the suit they took the characters he created and developed ''Hannah Montana,'' which he called a ''blatant copy.''

The Disney Channel is owned by ABC Cable Networks, whom Sheffield named in the suit. A lawyer for ABC Cable Networks said Friday he couldn't comment. In court filings, the company has denied wrongdoing.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-05-2008, 02:09 PM

I did not here about no Lawsuit on The News

EmoJoe · 01-05-2008, 03:40 PM

is it me, or does this happen with EVERY show? someone complains that they came up with the idea and then get all mad and sue.

Cactus Jack · 01-05-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Muppet Joe®

is it me, or does this happen with EVERY show? someone complains that they came up with the idea and then get all mad and sue.

Yeah,but for this show, there should be a lawsuit that it even EXISTS

JulieSomoski · 01-05-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Muppet Joe®

is it me, or does this happen with EVERY show? someone complains that they came up with the idea and then get all mad and sue.

You're right-LOL. They should really look at this as a good thing.

It does sound like a good case though, unless the guy who filed the lawsuite is blatantly lying for the cash. I wouldn't put it past him.

And what's with all the Hannah Montana buzz lately? I've never seen so much bad publicity from Disney before EVER.

EmoJoe · 01-05-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

You're right-LOL. They should really look at this as a good thing.

It does sound like a good case though, unless the guy who filed the lawsuite is blatantly lying for the cash. I wouldn't put it past him.

And what's with all the Hannah Montana buzz lately? I've never seen so much bad publicity from Disney before EVER.

Hannah Montana is starting to get really huge, moreso then any other Disney show or star...ever, so with it comes the bad press on the show and Miley. i cant stand the show or her, but its kind of pathetic that they're picking on a 14 year old girl.

Cactus Jack · 01-05-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Muppet Joe®

Hannah Montana is starting to get really huge, moreso then any other Disney show or star...ever, so with it comes the bad press on the show and Miley. i cant stand the show or her, but its kind of pathetic that they're picking on a 14 year old girl.

Bigger than MICKEY MOUSE? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

JulieSomoski · 01-06-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Muppet Joe®

Hannah Montana is starting to get really huge, moreso then any other Disney show or star...ever, so with it comes the bad press on the show and Miley. i cant stand the show or her, but its kind of pathetic that they're picking on a 14 year old girl.

I know what you mean. I can't stand the show either, but I can't help but feeling bad for the press trying to make this girl seem bad.

01-05-2008, 11:14 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Trial Date Set For Lawsuit Involving 'Hannah Montana' Suit LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge on Friday referred to mediation a lawsuit by a veteran writer who claims he pitched the idea for the hit ''Hannah Montana'' show and has never been compensated. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Reginald Dunn set an Aug. 26 court date in case the sides cannot resolve the case with the mediator. In a lawsuit filed last summer, Buddy Sheffield said he pitched a television series called ''Rock and Roland'' to the Disney Channel in 2001. ''The series revolved around a junior high school student who appears to lead an entirely unremarkable life, but is secretly a pop/rock star and the main breadwinner for his family,'' Sheffield said in the suit. Disney Channel officials were at first enthusiastic about the project but later decided to pass, the lawsuit claimed. Sheffield said in the suit they took the characters he created and developed ''Hannah Montana,'' which he called a ''blatant copy.'' The Disney Channel is owned by ABC Cable Networks, whom Sheffield named in the suit. A lawyer for ABC Cable Networks said Friday he couldn't comment. In court filings, the company has denied wrongdoing.
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