G.I. Joe scribes slap Paramount, MGM with copyright infringement lawsuit

By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - "G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra" script co-writers David Elliot and Paul Lovett have sued Paramount, Hasbro, MGM and producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, seeking $23 million for copyright infringement. In the suit, filed in California federal court May 3, the writers allege that the studios and producers stole many of their ideas for the sequel to "Cobra," "G.I. Joe: Retaliation." That film, which opened March 28, has grossed $355 million at the worldwide box office. ...



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