While Twilight was a hit, and the buzz over New Moon is off the charts, controversy over the final two films in the Twilight Saga continues to grow.
By now, most fans are familiar with the shady decision to replace Rachelle Lefevre in Eclipse with Bryce Dallas Howard. Go read more about it and let your opinion be heard.
Now, an author is taking Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer to court for allegedly stealing ideas for Breaking Dawn.
As first reported by TMZ, Jordan Scott sent a cease and desist letter to the book's publisher, stating the fourth installment in the franchise contains a "striking and substantial similarity" to Scott's book, "The Nocturne."
Scott says her novel was published in 2006; though, strangely, we can't find it on Amazon.com.
She claims that numerous scenes in the books are eerily similar, such as (Breaking Dawn spoiler alert!)...
- Both contain a post-wedding sex scene;
- Both depict a scene about a woman who's sick because she's carrying a child with "evil powers;"
- Both focus on the death of the main character's wife.
In response, Meyer's rep wrote to TMZ: "The claim that 'Breaking Dawn' by Stephenie Meyer somehow infringes on an alleged book by someone named Jordan Scott is completely without merit. Neither Stephenie Meyer nor her representatives had any knowledge of this writer or her supposed book prior to this claim."
Man. It was a lot more fun when the only breaking news about these movies/books involved the latest Robert Pattinson pictures.
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August 4th, 2009 11:06 AM
Bullshit!
August 4th, 2009 11:32 AM
I agree with Maren; this is bullshit! I've never even heard of of this Jordan bitch!! Who the hell does she think she f***ing is?!!!!!!
August 4th, 2009 11:50 AM
http://www.sfbookcase.com/viewbook.asp?bookno=11379
The last update on that was dated 12/16/06 and it is the brief synopsis of Jordan's book, The Nocturne. Here. Allow me to copy and paste the synopsis for your viewing pleasure if you are not compelled to visit said website. (funny, I found this in my first try).
Author: Jordan Scott
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Select Rating1 - Rubbish2 - Very Bad3 - Bad4 - Below Average5 - Average6 - Above Average7 - Good8 - Very Good9 - Great10 - Excellent
Series: The Nocturne Trilogy: Volume 1
ISBN: 97809977799695
Pages: Unknown
Publisher: Griffon Publishing
Year Published: 2006
Price: 6.99
Reader Rating: 9 out of 10 (20 reader(s) voted)
Description:
When sixteen-year-old sorcerer—Rainier de Aaradyn—is taken by his horse Samson to the well in the village centre, not only does he discover a deep, hidden power within himself—but a love he has never thought possible, when he saves fifteen-year-old Annora Berenger.
That day Rainier’s life is set on a new course—one of mystery, magic, and a series of choices that lead him on the ultimate journey toward what fate has had planned for him all along. He realizes he is part of a long-foretold prophecy that brings together all sorts of magical creatures (including winged wolves) from myths and kingdoms across the world.
After tragedy strikes, Rainier discovers his true destiny…and races to unravel an ancient mystery so he can be reunited with his true love before it’s too late.
August 4th, 2009 12:02 PM
By the by, I am not accusing Ms. Meyere of plaigarizing nor do I say she is innocent. I, personally, have not read either book (though I tried reading the Twilight drivel and developed a migrane into the first chapter).
I am merely stating that, yes, the book 'The Nocturne' does exist.
August 4th, 2009 12:28 PM
Ok so is she going to try and stop everyone who wrote a book after 2006 which has an after marriage sex scene, a supposedly evil child and the death of the main character's wife?
Because I can think of 4 off the top of my head.
The main character in Breaking dawn IS the wife so how is that the same?
I read part of this book on google books and I really can't see any similarities. There are no new ideas anymore. That doesn't mean it's plagiarism. I bet there were hundreds of books before hers with those plot points in them too.
August 4th, 2009 1:43 PM
Until we can sit down and read both scenes in question, side by side, we really can't tell. The problem I'm having is that I can't find very many exceprts from The Nocturne. From what I can tell Scott's main complaint is that the verbage, situation and character development are quite similar in these key areas, not the book in its entirity.
I do think its silly to try to envelop the whole book into the idea of plaigarism, though. If that were true, we would have no form of entertainment whatsoever. Most of the popluar movies and books follow a specific formula-- the hero always has a complex, the villain is usually jaded and there's almost always a damsel (male or female) in distress.
August 4th, 2009 1:44 PM
Can anyone just breathe? Especially Angry Twilight Fan. There are many books that have the same plot line. Doesn't mean it was plagiarized.
Death of the main character's wife ;; There can be more than one main character in a book. You do remember the horrendous part when Jacob had those few chapters? And technically, in the world of Meyer, Bella does die when she becomes a vampire.
August 4th, 2009 2:05 PM
Who does this dumb bitch think she is? No one has heard of Jordan Scott and she probably thinks by suing Steph Meyer she'll get fame. Guess what? Your book sucks ass! Breaking Dawn was amazing, absolutely amazing! And um, I'm sorry but who the in the f-ing hell doesn't have sex on their wedding night? And you know what is a common result of sex? Babies. GASP!...not. This is a lame ass attempt to get more people to read her lame ass book.
August 4th, 2009 3:36 PM
FOR ALL THE JORDAN SCOTT HATERS!!
August 4th, 2009 3:40 PM
I personally feel this Scott person is after publicity for her own book. Boy she is getting it now. People want to know what her book is about - the story and characters - are they really like BD?? So they are gonna want to go and read Scotts book - and there you have it, the publicity she is after!! Just forget about her (unless you genuinely wanna read her book).