The Hollywood Reporter takes a closer look at the ongoing suit opposing Gary Wolf, the science fiction author whose 1981 novel formed the basis of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, to Disney. Wolf signed an agreement with the studio back in 1983 that gave him 5% of “gross receipts” from Disney’s exploitation of his characters. The parties didn’t bother to define “gross receipts” at the time and Wolf later claimed he was owed millions for his share of everything from non-monetary promotional partnerships with McDonalds to the value of Roger Rabbit “walk arounds” at Disney parks. Twenty years later the case has yet to be resolved…
Roger Rabbit novelist still fighting for his share of profits