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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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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Hmmm..I still think this whole thing is a bit ridiculous. Its is not spelled the same way for one thing and why haven't they tried to sue JKR?? because they know they would lose!!!!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:00 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 14
Godricc_Gryffindorr says:
Ok, they'll never win just forget about it!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
They must be nuts if they think that they can put a stop to the showing of GOF! absolutely nuts! well I hope that they come to their senses, or theyre just going to be really embarrased when time comes to show that they simply have no case...
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:38 PM EST
The Fifth Marauder
Points: 2771
Curious Werewolf says:
I am glad that Warner Bros. have actually flown over to Cnaada and are gonna show the idiots the movie as proof that they or their name is not in it! It is ridiculous! I hope Warner Bros. do a good job proving their point!!!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:41 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 546
AWD-HP says:
There is famous song here in the states that was part of one of the wierdest movies I have ever seen.... BLAME CANADA...in the South Park movie. Anyway, I don't even think it is spelled the same in the HP books. Even if it is which one came first...Maybe WB can go after them for copy the weird sisters from HP.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:41 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
This is so stupid. The names of the band are differnt..spelled differnt. Just a bunch of people trying get money.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:43 PM EST
Squib
Points: 181
Squib1101 says:
I swear people sue for the dumbest reasons. If they were smart they would profit off this and not go to court. They could get some free publicity if they used their heads here
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1509
Aurore says:
That's so not fair! They're only doing this for money!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 2:57 PM EST
Squib
Points: 133
MicaMica says:
On comcast it said they were trying to get hp4 to not come out in the whole north america not just canada. This is just ridiculous...the name isn't even mentioned in it anymore so they should just give it up. Ive never even heard of them, has anybody else?
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 3:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
Prue Witch says:
They are such idiots!!!!!!!!!!!111
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 3:00 PM EST
Squib
Points: 122
HP's_BlueNightmare says:
Geeezs, they should just drop it. They make me soo angry.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 3:34 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Agh is it really necessary to sue Warner Brothers' just because of the band names?!? Man, I hope WB presents a good case and doesn't let these people get away.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 4:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Hmm these people are giving a bad showing for Canadians. Being one my self I dont appreciate people trying to make money like that.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 4:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
Come on man! That's not fair. They can not ban the movie in Canada. Anyway people are going to watch it, they can get the DVD or something shipped in. But I really want to watch the novie at the theater. They can't do it anyway. Besides, the name is spelt different.
I'm sure nothign will happen, but it still worries me a little the something bad might.
I really can't wait for this movie, and it would be a shame if it were to be postponed or something because of this little problem.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 4:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
Nooooooooooooooo!!!!! They can't car us from watching it!!! Are they nuts?!? I swear I'm going to make a petition if they do! Hopefully there won't be any need for that though!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 4:27 PM EST
Squib
Points: 186
Dr4gon says:
I just do not understand why they are making such a huge deal about this. THey should just let it go. But the good thing is, the name was never mentioned in neither the movie or the soundtrack. So they cannot sue, right? I am not sure whether they can for that or not.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 4:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 560
TheBabblingHousewife says:
I think that Canada isn't full of nuts because all the nuts from wherever in the world move here to the US.
I think that they were just wanting to get a sneak peek at the movie.
Talk about ticking off a lot of HP fans though. I wouldn't ever listen to any of that groups music now just on principle.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:08 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23483
KT Lady says:
Oh my, my, my. This is the most ridiculous thing I have EVER heard. Seriously. Come on now, people! *waggles filange*
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
Inannalia says:
That's rediculous, especially since the actual name 'Wyrd Sisters' is never used in the movie OR on the soundtrack.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1762
AidanK says:
It WILL be interesting to hear the court's opinion of the lawsuit. I'm quite sure that we'll hear the results of the court date within hours if not minutes.
I think that we all agree that WB will prevail in this case but let's keep a couple of things in mind:
1. The matter of spelling doesn't matter at all here since the band name is not used in any way in either the film or the soundtrack. If the name Weird Sisters was used then we could argue spelling.
2. WB will prevail, not because it is a multi-billion dollar corporation but because the suit is completely without merit. Non of the parties involved have used the name Weird Sisters in any way or at any time past the planning stages. At that time the Wyrd Sisters said no to WB's offer.
I think that all of you Canadian HP fans can rest easy, really. I just can't see any possibility of the case lasting beyond the initial court date. I will probably be dismissed on that date.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Lily's Eyes says:
Yeah Right! Good luck stopping that speeding train!!!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
Morgan Evans says:
Oh, my goodness!! Get over yourselves!! I mean, come on!! Yea, they should have checked that no one was using the name, but still... THE NAME ISN'T EVEN MENTION IN THE MOVIE!! Come ON!!
And I feel horrible for the Canadian fans... I mean they have been waiting as long and anticipating it just as much as the reast of us!! I can't believe thay are making such a big thing about this!!
CAN ANYONE SAY "CHILDISH?"
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:24 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
THAT BOTHERS ME SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!
Why does it matter.....it is a MOVIe.....I better stop now before I start saying things not appropriate for this site.....hehe
22 DAYS!!!!!!!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 5:45 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1110
UnderTaker says:
That's a load of bull for us Canadians. I read about this here and on yahoo.com. It's for publicity and not about fairness as though they claim.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 6:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 142
EmiriKenobi says:
Wow, that would really stink for all the Canadians..And that group is being rather stupid about the whole thing...I mean if the name wasn't even MENTIONED. Ah, well...I'm sure they'll show it in Canada. I think there'll be an uproar if they don't.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 6:43 PM EST
Ron's Secret-Keeper
Points: 3381
Hermione Puckle says:
this is pathetic, its the weird sisters not the wyrd sisters isnt it? plus, like it says above the name isnt even used in the film, and its been used in the book for years by JKR. I dont understand what their problem is
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:09 PM EST
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