prison break being sued!!!

TnA_eLiTe · 02-21-2008, 07:23 PM

Dont know how i stumbled upon this but apperently 2 guys are suing fox

check it out

Two Missouri brothers are suing FOX and Prison Break creator Paul Sheuring, saying they stole the idea for the hit show.

Robert Hughes was sent to prison in the 1960s for a crime he didn't commit, and older brother Donald helped him escape. On the surface this may not seem like much, but add on to the fact that they had their agent send FOX a script in 2001 about their experiences. The network wasn't interested, but then Prison Break debuted in 2005.

Robert Hughes makes an interesting point that, if they were to try and sell their story now, it would look like they were copying the show.

Whatever the outcome, their story actually sounds really interesting. They were on the run for four years, working various jobs around the country and staying one step ahead of the police

credit: Tv Squad

NaniBee · 02-21-2008, 10:21 PM

I think the TV Squad might be a bit behind the times.. this suit went forward in 2005 when the show started and was throw out of court.

InLoveWithRobertKnepper · 02-21-2008, 10:48 PM

wow what the hell!! this is veeerrrryyyy interesting....

TnA_eLiTe · 02-22-2008, 05:38 AM

i dunno this was the first i heard of this

candyrose · 02-22-2008, 07:00 AM

I have read about this before......but it is very interesting...then again...it happens all the time. You see a film or a novel make it big, and people come out wanting to claim the idea as their own

smileyone · 02-22-2008, 07:04 AM

It's Smiley's idea that the fisherman is INNOCENT!!!
Can't they not just nick that idea????
I swear I won't sue anyone!!!!

candyrose · 02-22-2008, 11:25 AM

See, for once someone didn't listen to Smiley.............

Boss · 02-23-2008, 09:32 AM

Nice idea.........

InLoveWithRobertKnepper · 02-23-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

It's Smiley's idea that the fisherman is INNOCENT!!!
Can't they not just nick that idea????
I swear I won't sue anyone!!!!

haha smiley..."still tugging on that leash"!
(thats what DBC says in season 1)

02-21-2008, 07:23 PM	#1
TnA_eLiTe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 48	prison break being sued!!! Dont know how i stumbled upon this but apperently 2 guys are suing fox check it out Two Missouri brothers are suing FOX and Prison Break creator Paul Sheuring, saying they stole the idea for the hit show. Robert Hughes was sent to prison in the 1960s for a crime he didn't commit, and older brother Donald helped him escape. On the surface this may not seem like much, but add on to the fact that they had their agent send FOX a script in 2001 about their experiences. The network wasn't interested, but then Prison Break debuted in 2005. Robert Hughes makes an interesting point that, if they were to try and sell their story now, it would look like they were copying the show. Whatever the outcome, their story actually sounds really interesting. They were on the run for four years, working various jobs around the country and staying one step ahead of the police credit: Tv Squad __________________ psn name: tna_elite currently playing call of duty 4 ranked 35

02-21-2008, 10:21 PM	#2
NaniBee Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 23	I think the TV Squad might be a bit behind the times.. this suit went forward in 2005 when the show started and was throw out of court. __________________ Nan ****************************** Thanks to Warden Lee@Captivated

02-22-2008, 05:38 AM	#4
TnA_eLiTe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 48	i dunno this was the first i heard of this __________________ psn name: tna_elite currently playing call of duty 4 ranked 35

02-22-2008, 07:04 AM	#6
smileyone Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 9,086	It's Smiley's idea that the fisherman is INNOCENT!!! Can't they not just nick that idea???? I swear I won't sue anyone!!!! __________________ Adaptable, Alluring, Ambitious, Bewitching, Caring, Contrary, Desirable, Energetic, Enterprising, Enthusiastic, Expressive, Fair-Minded, Gorgeous, Heroic, Instinctive, Lively, Outspoken, Precious, Proud, Sensible, Senseous, Stylish, Trustworthy, Vivacious, Witty and Wonderful.... I AM WHISTLER!!! GONE BUT TRULY NEVER FORGOTTON!!! Not too sure whether I am actually dead or not yet, cause it IS, by any standards, only a small flesh wound!!! Don't worry though... cause in true PB style... I'll be back very soon, right after I get my new, much sought after, Company styled head air vent filled in!!! Hahahahaha... Just For Gunners... Smiley's Footie Joke of the week... What time is it at Old Trafford? 5 Past Stoke!!!! .... ok... sorry....

02-23-2008, 09:32 AM	#8
Boss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sudan Posts: 30	Nice idea......... __________________ Who is clever than me? He's..........

02-21-2008, 10:48 PM	#3
InLoveWithRobertKnepper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: australia Posts: 852	wow what the hell!! this is veeerrrryyyy interesting....

02-22-2008, 07:00 AM	#5
candyrose Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,807	I have read about this before......but it is very interesting...then again...it happens all the time. You see a film or a novel make it big, and people come out wanting to claim the idea as their own

02-22-2008, 11:25 AM	#7
candyrose Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,807	See, for once someone didn't listen to Smiley.............

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