Yep, I’d think the heirs of Hans Christian Anderson would have a stronger case against Disney than Disney would have against Mark. Funny how they conveniently forgot to put the “Hans Christian Anderson’s” In front of "Little Mermaid in the title. At least when Disney appropriated “Bambi” and “Pinnochio” they originally gave the authors credit in the title.
I think even if today’s copyright laws were in effect when Andersen wrote “The Little Mermaid”, his copyright would have expired before the movie was filmed. Andersen died in 1875. Still it would be nice if Disney gave him credit.
I had a different take. From the last panel, I thought she looked like Cathy. I was thinking she wants to be Cathy when she grows up (like Calvin became Frazz).
It’s always bugged me that nowhere in our beloved Airplane do they give credit to Arthur Haley or Flight into Danger, the book/teleplay it was based on.
Templo S.U.D. over 10 years ago
I would’ve thought red hair dye.
blunebottle over 10 years ago
Oh, dear…..Mark Tatulli will now be Disney lawyers’ next target!
Pharmakeus Ubik over 10 years ago
Since Philly is inland, she’s more of a Rusalka.
Dampwaffle over 10 years ago
Yep, I’d think the heirs of Hans Christian Anderson would have a stronger case against Disney than Disney would have against Mark. Funny how they conveniently forgot to put the “Hans Christian Anderson’s” In front of "Little Mermaid in the title. At least when Disney appropriated “Bambi” and “Pinnochio” they originally gave the authors credit in the title.
nerdhoof over 10 years ago
I think even if today’s copyright laws were in effect when Andersen wrote “The Little Mermaid”, his copyright would have expired before the movie was filmed. Andersen died in 1875. Still it would be nice if Disney gave him credit.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 10 years ago
She thinks she’s Ariel.
mlvezie over 10 years ago
I had a different take. From the last panel, I thought she looked like Cathy. I was thinking she wants to be Cathy when she grows up (like Calvin became Frazz).
JP Steve Premium Member over 10 years ago
It’s always bugged me that nowhere in our beloved Airplane do they give credit to Arthur Haley or Flight into Danger, the book/teleplay it was based on.
Decepticomic almost 3 years ago
You’re trying to be Ariel. Not complicated.