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After a slew of critics noted that the “Avatar” storyline closely resembles those of “Pocahontas” and “Dances with Wolves,” the film has generated a copyright lawsuit, which will be fought in the courts of China. Science fiction writer Zhou Shaomou has filed a lawsuit with the People’s Court of Beijing for copyright infringement. Zhou claims in his suit that 80 percent of “Avatar” key elements and plot are the same as his novel, “Tale of the Blue Crows,” which was written in 1997.

Zhou’s book tells a tale about six astronauts who travel to a distant planet, which is inhabited by blue-skinned creatures. The author alleges that the alien landscape, events and characters are similar to those portrayed in “Avatar.” Zhou wants to recover 1 billion yuan ($147 million) from “Avatar” director James Cameron. Only $147 million? Apparently, the writer hasn’t yet heard that the movie has now surpassed Cameron’s 1997 “Titanic” to become the highest-grossing film of all time.

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