News of conflict real and imaginary

Ever see a copyright suit in the news and think, "Hey, this could use a flaming-head guy on a motorcycle"? Gary Friedrich, who created the Ghost Rider character, has sued Marvel Comics and Sony over the Ghost Rider film, claiming that he, not Marvel, owned the copyrights, Reuters reports.

Significantly less badass: A dispute over the rights to Winnie The Pooh.

Radio host Don Imus has been suspended from his program for two weeks after calling the Rutgers women's basketball team "nappy-headed ho's" on the air, according to the Associated Press.

NBC is pulling Andy Barker, P.I., former Conan O'Brien sidekick Andy Richter's sitcom, after just four episodes. It's Richter's third short-running show.

Jackie Chain has launched a reality show in which he'll search for the next kung-fu star. (Variety)

 
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