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SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 at 7:41 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: Chart Attack
A canadian folk group, The Wyrd Sisters, is suing Warner Brothers
, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Radiohead's Phil Selway and Johnny Greenwood for trademark infringement on use of their band name in the upcoming film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
The all-female band was made aware of Warner Brothers' intent on using the name back in June when they were offered $5,000 (and later $50,000) for use of their name. Warner Brothers and representatives of the musicians have later reiterated that the name will not be used in the movie. However:
Baryluk's lawyer, Kimbery-Townley Smith, says ...the damage has already been done — people already associate The Wyrd Sisters with Harry Potter.
"If you go on the 'net now and put in Harry Potter and Wyrd Sisters you get 6,000 hits or something crazy like that. People know already and that's because up until recently Warner had them credited and the official word was that the name of the band was The Wyrd Sisters. They've already created an association between the name and the band and that's all you need."
Fans of the books, were already aware that the actual name of the group was in fact Weird Sisters.
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Prefect
Points: 380
Lolita~Lanez says:
That's so stupid, people these will do anything for money. It's just a name.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 8:45 PM EST
Albus' & Abe's Sister
Points: 2812
heyGia says:
If the book spelled it as "wyrd" then they do have something to sue about. I think it's good publicity and take advantage of it because people will be curious about them and see if they like the group. Opposing warner bros might get them some money but personally I'd take advantage of the fact that the names are similar and make our group known.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 8:48 PM EST
Squib
Points: 119
Harry-Potter-Girl says:
That is so guy. They knew the bands name was the Wyrd Sisters so why get mad if you already know. I think they are doing it because they want more money. They are gonig to make the film look bad anyway because the band is not even going to be mentioned. That is so GAY!!! I think that they should be thrown out of the movie and someone else should take thier part since they dont like the name. If yuo dont like the name then dont do it. Its not that hard is it. GAY WADS!!!
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 8:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1547
erin4HP says:
Eh can you say goldiggers??? What a scam all they want to do is use there name in a movie for Gods sake. And its not even they're name thats used iin the books! Scandalous!
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 8:49 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
GAh! I don't even know the band!! They should be thankful that now, some people quite know them because they thought they're part of the movie!
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 8:49 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
WHAAAAAAT!?
come on! its for Harry Potter, not like they did it on purpose or anything. personally, *i* would be excited if my bands name was in an HP movie.
what babies people are.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 8:50 PM EST
Albus' & Abe's Sister
Points: 2812
heyGia says:
Sorry to double post but I just read the article and I'm confused the band rep said the band wasn't named but I remember the"weird sisters" is that in another book? i remember they're hairy boys and the hairy bass player was at DD's funeral.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 8:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1449
~cunning devil~ says:
It's a name, nothing else, and if they did want to sue, they could have sued JK because Goblet of Fire the book came out years ago.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:02 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 495
ayashe says:
Ooh poor things. I feel so sorry for them. They don't know what they're getting into. They're turning millions of people against themselves. Just because Wyrd and Weird sound alike, doesn't mean they're the same.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:12 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Rupert's_girl says:
How lame is that I mean come on if that were me I would take the $50,000 and be quite lots of people would have known them if the just agreed. NOT SMART TO TRY TO SUE WB NOT SMART AT ALL!!!!
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 263
JuicY22 says:
This is crazy. This actually makes me mad. Who cares about them, they just want money and attention. What Losers. They should have been so happy to be associated with Harry Potter! Man!
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Why didnt they say that when the fourth book came out! I mean they might have not even existed as a band when the book came out! Besides i dont think that they should be complaining, now everyone will know their name.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:17 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Man that is so freakin stupid! I can't beleive that they would sue or not take 50,000.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Dobbygirl says:
I guess it's really true; that people sue for any reason. In this case, I think the real reason is for publicity. Maybe it's just me, but I've never heard of them. So, this lawsuit seems like a very good way to gain attention.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:20 PM EST
Yoda's love child
Points: 3562
Dementywhatsit says:
Who are the Wyrd Sisters anyway ? I honestly can't see what they're complaining about; They were offered money plus this is giving them free publicity. I know I had never heard of thembefore this - and I'm Canadian!
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
That's just ridiculous! How could they sue? They could get so much out of this themselves...they're just after the money I suppose!
Besides, the real name of the band is "The Weird Sisters" so let Harry Potter and WB have what has been rightfully used and created by JK Rowling.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 543
HogwartsAhistory says:
People need to get over themselves.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
If they're gonna sue anybody, sue jk rowling but she's a genious and your name had already been used before you cared. Suing the producers is just worthless.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1976
AncientJoy says:
This is so pathetically asinine, I don't even know how to respond. It is sad to know that this "band" has to resort to such cheap publicity in order to get the name out there. Maybe they should try developing their talents instead?
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 9:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
It is spelled totally diffrent. Get a clue and it's not like WB came up with the name J.K. did. And my goodness if a writer has to research every little thing they want to putin thier books there would be nothing much to put in the books due to copy right infringments!
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:07 PM EST
Astro Zombie
Points: 2577
Fallen Bomb says:
That's idiotic, they just want money and publicity. It's 'Weird' not 'Wyrd' and to me that's difference.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Ok, that is stupid. The official name is Weird Sisters and they shouldn't be able to sue Warner Brothers if they used the correct name. Maybe this means that Warner Brothers didn't use the right name...
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:25 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
The WB was paying them, and they are suing??
Its not even the same name! I don't think they are going to win this one, sorry guys, but you have no strong points! That has to be the stupidest thing I have ever heard. Like I said before,they are totally gonna lose.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I find that rather humorous...My friend LOVES Jarvis Cocker...I'm going to have to e-mail her this news piece.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:29 PM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3013
Extendable Ears says:
*cough*cash-in*cough*
Somehow I think the Wyrd Sisters would have go unknown even without the so-called Harry Potter connection. If anything, I'm sure the group would have more attention drawn to themselves because of the HP connection.
How ridiculous.
On a positive note: I adore Pulp and Jarvis Cocker and am quite excited to hear the music they come up with for the film. And I'm also quite curious about how they'll appear dressed as wizards. :D
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1955
DanFan723 says:
Score one for attention seekers! Using their name??!! That is so low! Everyone knows its actually the 'Wierd Sisters' Its lame.They should be honored!
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:41 PM EST
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