James Cameron sued for $1 billion over Titanic 3D

The legendary Oscar winning film Titanic has been re-released in 3-D to mark the 100th anniversary of the marine tragedy that occured in 1912. Here's a look at its UK ...

Kate Winslet looks stunning as she arrives at the Titanic 3D UK film premiere in London on March 27. (AP Photo)

Director James Cameron and actors Kate Winslet and Billy Zane pose at the premiere. (AP Photo)

James Cameron onstage to address the media. (AP Photo)

James Cameron poses for photographers during a press conference. (AP Photo)

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from Titanic.

The re-release of Titanic comes after 15 years. (AP Photo)

US actor Billy Zane and Jasmina Hdagha smile at each other. (AP Photo)

James Cameron, Kate Winslet and Billy Zane arrive at the premiere. (AP Photo)

A woman, who claims that director James Cameron and studio executives at 20th Century Fox/Paramount Pictures hijacked her idea to make the April 2012 release Titanic 3D, has reportedly sued them for $1 billion.

Faan Qin's lawsuit contends that Cameron and his partners copied her idea R.M.S. Titanic - The Experience, reports tmz.com.

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Faan said the moviemakers hijacked her idea for a 3D ride that recreates the experience of the cruise that crashed into an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.

Faan claims Cameron's 3D movie has made more than $343 million, but she wants three times that to teach the Hollywood titan a lesson, reports the website.

Cameron's movie on the real life incident released in 1997. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, it was a major success. - See more at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/james-cameron-sued-for-1-billion-over-titanic-3d/article1-1215640.aspx#sthash.ZcJc4lLf.dpuf