Capcom sued because of Dead Rising

Nyck · **Capcom sued because of Dead Rising -** 02-26-2008, 08:53 AM

http://kotaku.com/360744/capcom-sued-over-dead-rising

Two weeks ago, Capcom tried some pre-emptive measures aimed at heading off an impending lawsuit from The MKR Group, who hold the rights to George Romero's Dawn of the Dead film. Didn't work. MKR have since sued Capcom, claiming that Dead Rising is essentially an unlicensed adaptation of Romero's masterpiece:

Both works are dark comedies. In both, the recreational activities of the zombies and absurdly grotesque 'kill scenes' provide unexpected comedic relief. Both works provided thoughtful social commentary on the 'mall culture' zeitgeist, in addition to serving up a sizable portion of sensationalistic violence.

LAAAAAAAAAAMMMMME

Gonzo · 02-26-2008, 09:17 AM

apparently The MKR Group didn't look at the cover of the game where it says something about not being in any relation to Dawn of the Dead

[DAS REICH] Blitz · 02-26-2008, 11:04 AM

HAHA, i knew someone would get in trouble for the direct rip off of Dawn of the Dead.

elstatec · 02-26-2008, 12:39 PM

utter bullshit really. just because zombies in a mall?

doubt the guy behind dawn of the dead was the creator of zombies in fiction/film so its a bit fucknutted.

dead rising > dawn of the dead

Tripper · 02-26-2008, 07:58 PM

thats fucking ridiculous

why the fuck would they complain about this other than for money? Its not like they had any plans to make a game for the 30 year old movie....and anyway, Romero didn't invent zombies. Hoodoo/voodoo witch-doctors should sue MKR for stealing their ideas.

This isnt gonna do any good for their reputation, just makes me think romero is more overrated than he is worth - if anything Dead Rising was good publicity for his movies.

LAME

Nyck · 02-26-2008, 11:01 PM

Trip Romero isnt involved in the lawsuit. Romero doesnt own the rights to "George R Romeros Dawn of the Dead" the producing company does...crazy that it is, he sold his name with the name of the flick to this company and new line, probably cause they knew they would make more money with his name still attached.

heres a good right up on it

http://gamingconsolenetwork.com/inde...d=449&Itemid=1

Tripper · 02-27-2008, 02:57 AM

yeah its ridiculous either way - i hope capcom wins because i was really excited about dead rising 2