(0730 CR M17)ALLEGED COPYCAT CARTOON DRAWS CRITICISM

From Xinhua News Agency: (0730 CR M17)ALLEGED COPYCAT CARTOON DRAWS CRITICISM DATELINE: July 30, 2011 LENGTH: 00:03:07 PKG INTRO China's Internet users have accused a soon-to-be-released domestic cartoon series of copying a Japanese one. This has aroused experts' concerns on the country's animation industry. China Report explains. PKG China's domestically produced animation series "High-speed Rail Man" will soon meet the audience. It tells a story about a young man who fights the forces of evil to protect train passengers. However, both the plot and the frames in the series are found similar to a 1998 Japanese cartoon series named "Hikarian", after Internet users compared the frames disclosed in the 6-minute trailer and the Japanese one. In response to the accusations, the series' producer says production is not yet finished. It would be further modified. An administrative officer of the company adds it's common that animations looked alike. However, some cartoon fans do not agree. They express t Powered by www.newslook.com

The Video News Portal | July 30, 2011

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