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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23117197
British artist Roger Dean, who has painted album covers for progressive rock bands Yes and Asia, among others, has filed suit in New York against James Cameron, claiming that his visual imagery was copied and exploited for the film "Avatar."
Mr. Dean's work can be seen here:
http://www.rogerdean.com/paintings/
I think this will be a difficult case to pursue. IANAL, but I have gotten the impression that visual plagiarism has to be really egregious, and I am not sure how clear a case Mr. Dean has.
British artist Roger Dean, who has painted album covers for progressive rock bands Yes and Asia, among others, has filed suit in New York against James Cameron, claiming that his visual imagery was copied and exploited for the film "Avatar."
Mr. Dean's work can be seen here:
http://www.rogerdean.com/paintings/
I think this will be a difficult case to pursue. IANAL, but I have gotten the impression that visual plagiarism has to be really egregious, and I am not sure how clear a case Mr. Dean has.