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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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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
Head Boy
Points: 421
Jared Raschke says:
WB is going to win. I can't wait for the movie.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:16 PM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
Man....if they don't show the movie....somthing will happen. Its so bad that there is a controversy of this movie.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
lik3_wh0a says:
This has been one of the dumbest stories I've ever heard...I mean, first of all, it's really arrogan of the Wyrd Sisters to think that JKR even based the Weird Sisters on them in the first place...Second, wouldn't this trial completely ruin their career? They'll be getting about a thousand hate mails a day for this whole thing..Sheesh..
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
This certainly seems like a friviously lawsuit to me. I'm just surprised that it isn't going on here in the US.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Wow... WB even flew to Canada to show a copy of the movie? Can I get a copy flown to me too?? I'm so bummed that this is attempting to put a damper of the excitement of HP for all of those Canadian fans. WB will come out on top though... I've got no doubt!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 7:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
Man I would be so mad at that group if I lived in Canada. I want to see the movie so badly, I would just go across the border if they banned it, but I'm sure that WB will be able to sort everything out. That would be really unfair if they didn't.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1239
Luna Lovegood* says:
Glad I don't live in Canada. I would hate it if I couldn't see the movie. I bought midnight tickets! And The spelling is different! What are they playing at? Oh yeah, they sound the same but who cares? I know that WB will prevail. Or at least I really hope so.
Luna Lovegood*
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
They are stupid and should die in a hole, just kidding! I just think they just want money and are super dumb because they should be honoured!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:25 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 12
MissPotta says:
That is so annoying and stupid. If they're going to be that stupid then Warner Bros. and JKR should be allowed to sue them for using the name!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 37
HarryPotterFan91210 says:
Man the band sucks, baring Harry Potter in any country is just no right.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 8:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 911
The Wumberlog says:
My god! I can't believe they're still going on about that! Oh, they so named their group after Rowling's book! What posers! I hope they lose the case and go to jail, even.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 9:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1481
Lilly45 says:
Boy I'm so glad that I don't live in Canada anymore. Stupid Group. BESIDES in the book it is the WEIRD Sisters that play at the ball, not wyrd. This type of stuff really annoys me.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 9:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 902
Potter_Pal says:
That group really is Wyrd if they think they can stop Harry Potter! Lord Voldemort failed and so will they! I think they are freaks looking for free publicity
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 9:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Hedwig101 says:
If they dont show harry potter in canada im just gonna drive to niagra and hit the first theatre over the boarder. I'll cry if they dont show it though, niagra is like 3-4 hours drive for me and that is the closest border!!! Its ridiculous! I say that we all write the canadian courts protesting this. I mean, in the book the band name isnt even spelled wyrd!!! This is so horrible!!!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 10:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
I think these Wyrdo's need to get a life. If nothing else, the books and movies are providing free advertising for them. However, I bet they aren't nearly as good as the 'real' Weird Sisters.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 10:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
Red Melly says:
Well that's a bit ridiculous since the band is called "The Weird Sisters" in the book, and if named in the movie would probably be the same. None of this "Wyrd" business.
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 10:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
LuNaWaNaBe says:
Personally, I think that the group the Wyrd sisters is just trying to get attention. It doesnt even mention thier name in the movie!!
Posted Oct 26, 2005 at 11:07 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
I seriously think that this whole thing has been blown way out of proportion. Who cares out these Wyrd Sisters people. I know I don't.
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 12:04 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 423
Mrs.HarryJamesPotter says:
Like I said before these people need to get a life, there 15 min of fame are far over. I am so bored with them.
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 12:43 AM EST
canon
Points: 2575
gaea says:
There name is not even mentioned in the movie? Then what is the lawsuit about? Well, at least someone got a free advance showing of the movie.
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 6:20 AM EST
Vixen of Gryffindor
Points: 5043
andreak says:
Some people will do anything for publicity. Honestly, if the name isnt mentioned at all then what is the point of all the hullabaloo. In short, it is a publicity stunt.
Cheers
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 7:45 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
What a bunch of sad losers thse candian musicians are. Get over it, and stop cashing in on other peoples fame.
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 8:24 AM EST
Student
Points: 257
Luna Fairchild says:
I pity those guys. I think it's kinda sad what peoble would for some money and as Mrs.HarryJamesPotter says, 15 minutes of fame...
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 8:51 AM EST
Squib
Points: 184
Davar says:
WB says their name is not even mentioned in the movie. Maybe that's what they are bitching about. If they where mentioned they would get proceeds from the movie but if their not they don't get squat.
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 8:51 AM EST
Points: 220
Nutty89 says:
WB will prevail......... Definatley
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 9:52 AM EST
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