J.K. Rowling Upset Over a Hogwarts Replica

J.K. RowlingJ.K. Rowling might be the second-richest female entertainer in the world according to Forbes, but she can’t always get her way when it comes to money. An Indian court tossed out a claim made by the “Harry Potter” author that sought damages from the organizers of a four-day religious carnival for building a replica of Hogwarts Castle. Rowling and her publishers wanted the equivalent of $50,000 from the organizers, but the Delhi High Court disagreed. The court did, however, order that characters from the massively popular book series not be used in the event and say that permission to exhibit the castle would expire on October 26. The castle is constructed out of canvas, papier mâché and bamboo. …

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