It is nonlinear in that the narrative begins in the middle, then moves to the beginning, then the end, without the use of flashbacks. He also pursued, and eventually got an acknowledgment credit on The Terminator, saying it was based on two Outer Limits episodes he wrote.Īs part of the agreement to dismiss his lawsuit, Ellison has also agreed that each party will bear its own attorney fees. ' ' Repent, Harlequin' Said the Ticktockman ' is a science fiction short story by American writer Harlan Ellison published in 1965. For example, he’s battled Paramount over one of the most acclaimed episodes in Star Trek history, “The City on the Edge of Forever,” which he penned. But typically, his claims have been reserved for TV shows and films that have been well received. (though it has done better overseas, grossing about $70 million).Įllison has a history of suing, and his legal track record suggests that he has no qualms about about going to the mat to demand payment for use of his high-concept ideas. The film garnered a low 38 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grosses just $35 million in the U.S. It’s conceivable that he wasn’t very impressed. Ellison’s attorney wasn’t available for comment about why the author decided to back off of claims that both In Time and his own story told the same tale about a “dystopian corporate future in which everyone is allotted a specific amount of time to live.”īut according to a stipulation filed in court on Monday, the decision came after the plaintiff had a chance to see the film.
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