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A Ahad
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PostSubject: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySat Dec 11, 2010 4:00 am

Abdul Ahad did not SELL or otherwise authorise any transfers of his motion picture rights to this organization:

http://www.centauripictures.co.uk/movie.html

Nor do they have any legal authority to make this film.

Evil or Very Mad


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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySat Dec 11, 2010 5:49 am

First, you can be proud to come this far. I'm sure the rest of the members here will be pleased to hear of your success.
As for millions, I think that is a dream. As long as it succeeds and you are compensated for your vision and hard work, that had got to be satisfying.
Now that you have a track record, you can set your sights higher and with eyes wide open.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySat Dec 11, 2010 6:38 am

Some things are better left unsaid.


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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySat Dec 11, 2010 7:19 am

And here I was all excited for you after reading your first post! The second one was a let-down. But not as big a let-down as for you, I'm sure! Sorry about the thievery and hope you get a satisfactory resolution to this.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySat Dec 11, 2010 7:31 am

Sorry, Ahad, You deserve much better.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySat Dec 11, 2010 8:13 am

12/11/2010

Ahad..

So sorry ! Go after them with every weapon you
have legally ! I don't understand how they can say
they bought the rights from you , if you didn't sell
them the rights, who is your publisher ? Maybe your
publisher sold it to them behind your back ?


Cheers...Joe
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySat Dec 11, 2010 5:16 pm

Dear Abdul,

I think it is tantamount to stealing your child. I hope you get a lawyer that can negotiate for you about the proceeds the movie makes if you allow it's production. Are you included in the production, do you have any say about what they produce. Why can they go forth without your approval. I do not understand the whole thing. People cannot just take your work, hire a bunch of people to act, put it out that you sold the rights, all without consequences for their acts.

Make a BIG stink over this in all the papers and whatever media you can get to tell your story. I mean a BIG, BIG stink.. One that the news people would love to report and be on your side. Make your book famous from their greed.

Love,
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySat Dec 11, 2010 11:07 pm

Ahad,
I misinterpreted your first post.
I agree that you should/must take legal action. As far as I know, theft is still a crime.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySun Dec 12, 2010 12:48 am

Some things are better left unsaid.


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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySun Dec 12, 2010 6:45 am

Ahad,

Did you sgn snything? How did this happen? I don't get it.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySun Dec 12, 2010 6:48 am

12/12/2010

Ahad..

Check your contract with PA, if I remember right
it states they can help you with a movie deal if you want to,
then again I don't trust them, how did these people get ahold
of your book and then have the nerve to make it into a movie?
I would contact a lawyer who deals with book rights and movie
rights , this kind of lawsuit is worth a fortune, I do believe you
can even stop the film, let me know what happens.


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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySun Dec 12, 2010 4:00 pm

Maybe the sensible and grown up thing to do is simply to not give a toss. The movie industry is evil.


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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySun Dec 12, 2010 4:19 pm

Ahad, You have a great attitude!
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySun Dec 12, 2010 4:26 pm

12/13/2010


Ahad..

As they say in America your being screwed royally,
in this country they could never get away with this, the
courts would be on your side, especially if you own the
copyrights and are the author, go for it ....


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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptySun Dec 12, 2010 11:55 pm

Ahad,
you must take action for peace of mind. Either you take action for justice, or action to move on. You cannot live with, "I should have..." or "I could have...". On a positive note, you may gained material for a new book.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyMon Dec 13, 2010 4:25 am

Abdul the site says you have written the screen play is that wishful thinking on their part?
Directed by Aminul Islam Bappy
Produced by Centauri Pictures Ltd.
Written and Screenplay by Abdul Ahad
Cinematography by Bunty
Editing by Demetrio Francisco Marquez

If their screen play is rubbish and you have not written it then it reflects badly on you.
Either way they can't claim you wrote the screen play if you didn't.
As you have already indicated this is a form of publicity so get the press involved and expose their crime. That may get you noticed. If another film maker realises the rights are still up for grabs they may want to ride the wave of publicity and you may get a good offer as a result.
This is an opportunity go for it.
If you need help I am in your corner let me know. Centauri Pictures Ltd 70417
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyMon Dec 13, 2010 6:37 am

There is a lovely comment on one of my trailer videos:

"Youve put this so well. Indeed! I'd say so far as that to make any kind of expression of this (music, film, entertainment) would be something cartoonish and not the supreme thing it should be. In my experience all that is created by us mere mortal humans will always be limited in this way or that, whatever the level of perfection.
For example, have you ever seen the "PURRFECT" movie or ever read the "PURRFECT" novel? I sure am still lookin for mine..............."

Some fantasies are better enjoyed through novels and not flash, bang and wallop movies. Mine's could be one of them.

Companies are formed, enthusiasms are ignited, movies are made, enthusiasms fade, people grow old, people perish into oblivion.

But ideas, thoughts and imaginations survive through books indefinitely into the future.


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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyMon Dec 13, 2010 6:53 am

My trailer:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7q99_SG58M&feature=related
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyMon Dec 13, 2010 7:01 am

I think you have posted enough about your book and the film to convince anyone that you are the creater of the work.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyMon Dec 13, 2010 7:37 am

A Ahad wrote:
Abe, I appreciate your soothing advice.

But "thuggery" should not be permissible in any society:

http://www.publishedauthors.net/aa_spaceagent/news.html

On the website of Centauri Pictures Ltd, it states : "Centauri Pictures has purchased the movie rights to First Ark to Alpha Centauri from its author".

There is a "legal procedure" involved in the transfer of such rights and that movie rights have to be purchased for an agreed sum between both parties. Otherwise it becomes THEFT.

I can't round up an author in his house at night and ask him to sign an agreement under threat tactics.

I am pursuing my legal rights...
I have just looked at that link Abdul and it looks as if they may have stolen your original script as well.
I notice the name Centauri Pictures appears on your own posted trailer have they also stolen that name from yourself?
This is bad stuff man.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyMon Dec 13, 2010 3:08 pm

Also raised in Publishamerica's author forum:

http://bb.publishamerica.com/viewtopic.php?t=33200


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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyMon Dec 13, 2010 3:25 pm

Ahad,


I am so sorry.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyMon Dec 13, 2010 9:11 pm

Take heart, Abdul. You have ruffled feathers. You have caused debate. You have made a contribution to science.
Many historical figures have been ridiculed, but in the end, they were given their due. For you, it is not the end, but only the beginning.
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PostSubject: Re: Centauri Pictures Ltd   Centauri Pictures Ltd EmptyTue Dec 14, 2010 5:27 am

Abdul You have friends here who do appreciate your work you are forever honoured in the Wiki of our hearts. Centauri Pictures Ltd 46482
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