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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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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
Scarysecrets says:
Ohhh gosh, *scratches head* I hate to say it, but some people make me very embarassed to be a Canadian. Its just ridiculous, what do they care? They are getting paid for something that brings them some recognition, even though its not even the correct spelling of the name. Lets face it folks, Canadian artists need some of that recognition to survive, so I find it odd they are complaining. If anything this will turn people off of their music, I certainly won't listen to anyone who sues the WB for anything HP related. Pathetic.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 1:53 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 616
Ganriki says:
That band should be happy that WB and HP are making it more popular. BUT NO!!! They want more! I think that they are a bite wich they cant swallow(or what ever that pharse is)
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 1:57 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Hello? What the h***? I mean...Why the bloody h*** are they suing Warner Bros...?! I mean, even if they do get associated with Harry Potter, shouldn't they be HAPPY?! Shouldn't they be HONORED?! And, well, they want to be rich...making an false issue that's too obvious to be successful...
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:00 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
Glastea says:
Publicity Stunt Alert! Who are these losers anyway, thinking they can sue even when they were paid anyway and it's spelt wrong too. Are they complete morons? Murtagh, the name is spelt wrong but thanks for looking anyway! Couldn't find a sample of their music so I could tear it apart at the seams but They're a girl band, and The WEIRD sisters is a male group! Who are playing the weird sisters in the film anyway- I heard Franz Ferdinand were, but thats just a rumour...
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
WildOrchid1298 says:
HA theyll lose this battle because of the spelling issue and the fact that this band was mentioned in the book years ago when it came out,,,its not like this is a recent issue. Seriously the things people wont due for money.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:12 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
I would be embarrassed if I were them, trying to make a big deal out of nothing. They were stupid to refuse the money they were offered in the first place. Do they really think they are going to do better now?
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:17 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1353
Sabrina13 says:
Why didn't they just keep the original name used in the book? I would have prevented all these problems. I also agree with little Felix completely.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:22 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
He he he... I thought they'd be happy. It would be extra publicity for an otherwise unknown group. he he he. And, they were offered money. So what's the deal?
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:36 AM EST
Points: 144
Davewils says:
Its not even spelt the same, and they should know that they a probibly the most famous band in the wizarding world, well they are the only ones mentioned, so whats all the fuss!
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:47 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Wow, those guys are complete jerks. They are ignorant, and they don't deserve to be a band. They are just trying to get their names out there, I doubt that will happen.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:59 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Thats stupid, first of all if they were going to sue wouldnt they persue JK as well and its stupid also because its not even "wryd" in the book, its "weird." I think this is just a ploy to get noticed.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:01 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
this is insane! how can they sue Warner Brothers if they dont have the same name? Stupid band.... Wryd... I dont even know how to pronounce that word, I'mnot sure it exists... :)
~MP~
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:12 AM EST
Student
Points: 204
CuTiEpIe_LiA says:
JKR got the name from Shakespeare so if they're going to sue WB they might as well sue him as well. They're getting free publicity so they shouldn't complain.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:18 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Jeez! Why would they even need to get their permission? It's the "Weird Sisters" in HP.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 924
>OnlyTheCorpsNow< says:
THAT IS CRAZY!!!! why? i mean wouldn't be like publicity or somthing???
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:28 AM EST
Divine Intervention
Points: 2619
PhantomFingers says:
I dont agree with teh sueing, but JKR came up with teh name anyway, not Warner Bros.
And these people are just trying to get their 5 mins!! Go back to your holes, and think of something else to do thancopy peoples name!
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:36 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
Why couldent that band just go an *********** if they had read the book they would probably sell the name.. and it the WIERD sisters!
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
Its spelt differently. This band is probably trying to get publicity! It's like a person named Harry Potter suing WB. It's just not right!
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 4:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 902
magic is everywhere says:
That is just stupid... I mean it is spelt differently anyway so it has nothing to do with the Canadian Band; they are just trying to get publicity like Happoy Pancakes said. That is just ridiculous.... Never heard of anything like.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 4:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
Harmonian~4~eva says:
That is just utter rubbish, why are they doing that. i think that is so unbeleiveble, very stupid. just cos of the same name.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 5:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
Oooops! I think someone just made a mistake, but saying that who in their right minds would name a Folk group 'The Wyrd Sister'? Isn't there some ridikulus things going round lately? And anyway wasn't it Jo that wrote the name in the book in the first place, not that I'm saying that they should sue Jo, it's just, well you know!!
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 5:23 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1115
Shoolay says:
That's completely insane.
I've heard of groups sueing about things like this before but surely the litter matter of the spelling difference counts for something?
And how long have they been going? They can't do much if it turns out that their band came about after the weird sisters appeared in the HP books.
Then again, I don't know how the law works.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 5:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 680
Quidditch_Chaser_USA says:
All I have to say is....."Redikulus!" If that is even how you spell it....this whole issue is crazy....who they hell are they anyway?
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 5:45 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
How stupid are some people?! They didn't choose to be called that band! They're just playing the part. Besides, it's not even the same name.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 5:54 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 448
HellsBells says:
How more pathetic can you get - at the end of the day they were offered 50,000 and decided they would get more money by suing - how sad is that. C'mon girls, at the end of the day, you should be wanting to be famous for your music, not be known for being the twits that tried to sue WB. Get a life.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 6:11 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
I wonder why Williams isn't scoring the movie once more. I assume that the Wyrd Sisters don't actually use bagpipes, a lute and a cello.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 6:29 AM EST
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