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Fans Think 'Big Hero 6' Ripped Off 'How To Train Your Dragon'

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Fans cry foul as Disney's 'Big Hero 6' faces accusations of ripping off DreamWorks' 'How to Train Your Dragon' for its Oscar-winning glory.
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  • Online commentators have drawn uncanny parallels between the design and narrative of the two animated films, with many claiming 'Big Hero 6' copied key elements from 'How to Train Your Dragon'.
  • Disney has yet to respond to the growing backlash, leaving fans eager to see if the studio will address the controversy or risk a potential legal battle with DreamWorks over the alleged intellectual property infringement.
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Disney, DreamWorks, 'Big Hero 6', 'How to Train Your Dragon'
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