Author claims 'Frozen' is a copy of her autobiographical book, sues Disney for $250 Million
Disney's Frozen has proven to be a huge hit since its release this year, now a Peruvian author believes that the fairy tale epic was in fact stolen from her own true-life story - and she is now suing Disney for a staggering $250 million for plagiarizing her work, according to TMZ.
Isabella Tanikumi wrote a book about growing up in the Andean mountains of Peru, but it is not clear how it ties in with the supernatural elements of the highest-grossing animated movie of all time remains to be seen.
The synopsis for Tanikumi's book Yearnings Of The Heart reads: "This is a compelling, introspective account of the life of Isabella Tanikumi, who takes her readers on a journey through various phases of her remarkable life- from her family's survival during the devastating earthquake of 1970 in Huaraz, Peru, to the trials of overcoming heartbreaks of her youth. Conquering personal insecurities led to exploring the reaches of her intellect while facing the tragic, and untimely death of her beloved sister, Laura."
"Despite language barriers and the consequent obstacles of fitting in, Tanikumi wittily narrates her struggles with her assimilation into American life and culture. Forging many enduring friendships most notably with Julie, who rescued her from the depths of grief. Tanikumi also interweaves a dialogue with her long lost love Eduardo. This novel tacitily and expressly addresses Eduardo as a salient recipient of her reflections. Ultimately, Tanikumi is able to share her gratitude and joy as well as her insatiable thirst for life."
Frozen has grossed a record $1.2 billion at the global box office, making a huge profit on its relatively modest $150 million budget.
The film's most famous song Let It Go, performed by Idina Menzel as Elsa the Snow Queen, has also been a huge hit around the world, topping music charts.
