While it doesn't set any records, I always liked
Il Tempo Extra Gigante.
Yeah, about that... it seems like the ride might actually have to change its name, due to a lawsuit between the park and the descendants/film company of the guy who made
The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix. The park insists that the ride was based on the original drawings of "Il Tempo Gigante" from the author Kjell Aukrust, and hence they didn't have to ask Caprino Film for permission (or pay them royalties) to build the coaster. Caprino Film, on the other hand, said that the car would not have been as iconic if not for the movie, and that they therefore have a right to their share of the revenue brought in by the coaster, or deny the park the right to use the name. The courts have apparently sided with the film company, so Il Tempo Extra Gigante may have to change its name.
It's a mess. I can see if I can piece together a News thread by going through what the newspapers have written over the past few months. By the way, I
highly recommend seeing the movie.
