Seems that someone feels Seth MarcFarlane’s Ted wasn’t exactly original. A new lawsuit puts forth the accusation that Seth stole the idea and that the material he drew from was entitled Charlie The Abusive Teddy Bear, who is described by the plaintiff as being a bear of simple pleasures.
Cinema Blend has the full story, including details about the case, where you can find the videos of this supposed “original” idea for MacFarlane’s Ted, and some more commentary.
This Week in Film News – Week Ending 07/18/14
This Week in Film News - Week Ending 07/18/14
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Lawsuit: Seth MacFarlane Accused of Stealing Idea for Ted
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