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OCTOBER 25, 2005 at 8:03 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Canadian Press via Yahoo! News
Last month we told you
all about a Canadian folk group, The Wyrd Sisters, who were suing Warner Brothers and the group who will be playing the band during the Yule Ball scene in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It would now seem that they have secured a November 4th court day to apply for an injunction barring distribution of the film in Canada.
The lawsuit against Warner Bros., Jarvis Cocker from Pulp and Jonny Greenwood and Phil Selway of Radiohead alleges that the group in the film appears under their groups name but according to Warner Bros. there is no mention of the group’s name in the movie.
According to Warner Bros. spokesperson, Scott Rowe:
There is absolutely no name . . . for the band that is playing. They are never identified by name. We have (also) submitted sworn affidavits to the court, stating that the name Wyrd Sisters is not being used either in the film or on its soundtrack.
Warner Bros. even flew to Canada to show a copy of the movie to prove that the name Wyrd Sisters was not mentioned.
As soon as we hear more on this matter we will let you know, especially for our Canadian Harry Potter fans.
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St. Mungo's little helper
Points: 2466
Manfred says:
Why? I mean come on... they'll ruin it for thousands of HP-fans if they win the lawsuit...
I'm glad I'm not Canadian right now...
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:18 AM EST
Dark Mark Caster
Points: 7648
FireboltFlyr says:
I still think thats total crap! Don't the understand that it's the Weird Sisters not Wyrd Sisters, and it's an all guy band! That group most not have anything better to do than trying to ruin Fans of the books and movies. Oh well I hope the movie is still shown in Canada! Accio November 18th!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:18 AM EST
Squib
Points: 138
CML86 says:
That is totally ridculous!, Well if all else fails, Canada the US is right next store, we'll let you watch it! Some people, jeeze!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:29 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
Now they're really getting unreasonable...everyone will know that these 'Wyrd Sisters' do not have any affiliation with Warner Brothers harry potter!
Their sound would be completely different as well...I mean we all know as Harry Potter fans that the Weird Sisters in HP are a rock band!
Come on! Let the world have the name of Weird Sisters in the 4th Harry Potter movie and movies to come!
It will not on any level condemn the canadian Wyrd Sisters' band in any way! And it's pretty well said...that these Wyrd Sisters are not exactly world renouned!
Stand your ground Warner Brothers!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
Oh come on!!! these "wyrd sisters" still arnt going on about this are they! this is just stupid, who cares about there dumb name, its not even spelt the same anyway! do these people have a website or something! i would like to tell them what i think about there stupidity!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 3:29 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
How stupid is that group????? first of all, the band in the books are called The Wierd Sisters, NOT the wyrd sisters. and dont they know if they do that they will get a hole bunch of Harry Potter fans on their back?
stupid people
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 3:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 924
>OnlyTheCorpsNow< says:
OH PLEASE!!! they are sooo stupid, i mean, i'd love my band name to be mentioned in the Harry Potter films!!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 3:39 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
PotterGirlThru&Thru says:
This group is being ridiculous... They'll never win against WB... And, besides, what's the point in making all this fus if they don't even say the name in the movie?
I bet they're doing everything for a bit more publicity...
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 4:05 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
sarahpatrick says:
as long as they Show the movie is ok to me.....
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 4:26 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1615
Lord Neo says:
Well I am sure that WB will win. Hope they do.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 4:56 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1013
hpotter_gweasley says:
Goodness me, this Wyrd Sisters band is so mean, I hope they lose the case and the movie can still be shown in Canada.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:19 AM EST
Squib
Points: 176
blackwolfgrizz says:
It has gone to far. they should let it drop and it is maddness.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:37 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
Kyd says:
Obviously, I'm new here. I stumbled upon this site whilst I was searching for information on this legal case. It is especially distressing, as it hits me on three levels: as a Radiohead fan, as a Harry Potter fan, and as as a resident Canuck.
The Wyrd Sisters had to pull their guestbook from the main page of their web site because a few mean-spirited Radiohead fans caught wind of it and made some vicious, abusive posts. However, the link remains active, if you know where to look. If you'd like to give the Wyrd Sisters a piece of your mind, the guestbook link is here: http://www.theguestbook.com/read.php/240479. Please show them the basic human kindness they deserve. Do not swear at them and make nasty insults as others before have done. If we show them how important the books are to us — and, as a result, the movies — perhaps The Wyrd Sisters will understand just who this lawsuit is hurting.
Of course, The Weird Sisters name is borrowed from Macbeth. This work is in the public domain; no infringement there. However, it should also be noted that even the spelling, Wyrd Sisters, is borrowed from the title of a 1988 novel by Terry Pratchett. Apparently, the Wyrd Sisters have been around since 1990. You do the math.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:59 AM EST
Weird Sisters Bassist
Points: 8448
Paper Cut says:
This is very pathetic. They can't stop the whole of Canada watching it. Surley it would just mean more business for th Wyrd Sisters? And if the name is never mentioned in the film, well they really have no case,
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 6:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 788
~HP fan #1~ says:
They can't do that! I've been waiting to see the movie for soooo long! They can't just suddenly do this to me!!!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 6:46 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
Glastea says:
Why do they feel they can ruin around 200000 peoples lives? Yet another way to get money because their band is rubbish. They should be ashamed of themselves, posing to get money they were already paid.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 6:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1338
Toms_Girl13 says:
They are really dumb. Don't they realize that WB is a milti-trillion dollar corporation and is easily going to win? Besides, why do they care so much? The name isn't even in the movie for gosh sakes!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:27 AM EST
Squib
Points: 169
Amerie101 says:
I think that's really unfair to all the people that want to see the Harry Potter film! Why should they be all shook up over the name thing anyway, I would be so happy if they were using my name in a Harry Potter movie!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:45 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Silly of them Wyrd Sisters to even TRY sueing them you know...
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
Interesting! What are they fighting about? Nothing! I can't get people who argue about nothing. Plus, the Candadian fans shouldn't have to suffer under this.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
What is there problem, just because they don't want there name to be famous! Oh my god how selfish is that?!? But you have to hand it to them, because by doing all this they're making a better name for themselves, yep I can just see it now: The Wyrd Sisters, the candian folk band who TRYED to sue WB! It's got a ring to it don't you think?!? NOT!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
I still think that some people just need to get a life. This is a fictional world with a fictional band. That is the name of the group in the book. Especially if WB didn't mention the name of the group in the movie. I really hope everything works out for all the Canadian fans out there.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:12 AM EST
Ron's Love Advisor
Points: 5895
~Sarah~ says:
Warner Bros. even flew to Canada to show a copy of the movie to prove that the name Wyrd Sisters was not mentioned... hahah they probably just made a big fudd so they could se the moive in advance... It the movie is barred in Canada, I will.... Well I can't even descibe waht I will do. It just isn't fair, they are making a big stink over nothing.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:44 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 516
King of Potter Knowledge says:
Dear dear dear!
We have come into a culture of sueing and I for one am disgusted!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:49 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 616
Ganriki says:
Hmmm this is an interesting development but I am sure WB will prevail...
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 9:31 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 51
VictorKrumisHot! says:
OH! my lord! that is absolutly bonkers i cannot believe that they would sue them for that i just hope that it doesnt effect the united stated!!! :-)
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 9:40 AM EST
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