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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, 4th Class
Points: 1286
JessicaRadcliffeForever says:
This is the stupidest thing ever. Obviously, WB is basing the band from the book, not some random, unknown band in Canada who are desperate for attention. Why didn't they bring this up earlier when the 4th book came out? What next? Are they going to accuse JK Rowling of stealing their name too? They probably took the name from JK Rowling in the first place. I really hope WB wins.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:27 PM EST
Squib
Points: 126
rockuresocksoff says:
What are they trying to do?? I don't belive it!! How could they do this?? I mean why make it shuch a big deal?? The name wasn't even mentioned in the movie so why complain? I would give anyhting for me and my band to be in the movie.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1169
Mademoiselle Weasley says:
Enough is enough already. They need to let it go and move on. Leave the movie release alone. They're looking for a pay out, that's all. Next thing we know is they'll name JKR in the suit and try to block the next book release if the band's named in it. That'll earn you lots of good will.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:29 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Sour grapes and hoping to get some last minute publicity on their name and group. They won't succeed here, since there really is no confusion possible.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:29 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
gonzalez says:
this is awesome, but its spelled Weird Sisters, not Wyrd sisters
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Uh thats crazy, it makes no sense! If the actual group in the book is called the Weird Sisters and theres no mention of the name in the movie OR soundtrack, then why are these people freaking out!? Well whatever it sounds like they just want the money.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 126
rockuresocksoff says:
What they are really doing is making a bad name for themselves. Harry Potter fans around the world will hate them if they get away with this. They will pay for their mistakes.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Umm all i gotta say is...why!?!?! i live in canada, if a i dont get to see the harry potter movie in november, there will be trouble. But im pretty sure they'll knock some sense into their heads, and it'll all be over...i hope
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1824
Veela_gurl says:
Okay, these people obviously want publicity and money. It makes no sense, the don't use the name in the film and in the books it is not even spelled the same way. It's ludicris at this point.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
Maximum says:
Intersesting.
I think the Sisters should win.
Don't ask, I just do.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 517
I <3 Rupert Grint says:
Thats not right they better not win this case. if warner bros gets sued i will be really mad because that just not fair.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
Just let it go! I really hope you guys can still see the movie!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:43 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
Those people really need something better to do. Coming from a lawyer I know they can't win this case. They just want publicity, what they need is some time in the lockup for bringing a fraudulent claim.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:45 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ravenclaw chick says:
Stuuuuuuuuuuuuupidness! It's obvious that they're just trying to see the movie before everyone else does.
Ugh, I hate stupid people >.<
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:46 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That is so stupid it's ridiculous! If they have a problem with it then they should just not see it! They're so retarded! They're making everyone in Canada pay for there stupidness! I mean come on, what do they think. Jo named the band after them to make fun of them? Seriously! I feel sorry for those who live in Canada, and I'm sure that Warner Bro. will prevail as Ramsay's Kitchen Maid said.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:46 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 495
ayashe says:
This is absurd. I hope they know they're wasting their money. You can't win against Warner Bros.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:47 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
THEY ARE IDIOTS WHO ARE JUST TRYING TO GET ATTENTION!!! Woo, I'm glad I got that off my chest. This is really making me angry how this band got to see the movie just because they think they are the most popular band in the world. I think it was all a huge scam of people who were desperate people who wanted to see the movie really bad and would do anything to see it. Idiotd, if you ask me.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:52 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
It sounds like they have no ground to stand on. If they wanted the publicity they're sure going to get it, but it's going to backfire. I wager there are a lot more HP fans out there than there are Wyrd Sister fans and all they're going to do is create ill will towards them. If anything they should be capitalizing on the fact that they have a similar name to the band in the books. Or...here's a thought...if they're _really_ that worried about it...they should change their name. They're fans will like them no matter what their name is.
I do, however, see how this could be a bad thing, or it would be if they were using the name in the movie, because it shows that the big corporations are always going to win, which I don't necessarily agree with, but sometimes it's obvious that the little guy is just fishing for money and that is sad.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:52 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
XeLeToR says:
I am just shocked of how stupid a person can get. And WB actually flew to Canada to show the movie to them!
Ugh, if it's not released, there'll be big trouble...
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
All they wont is attention!!! but i wouldnt mind being in the band just for like a day they got to see GOF early!!!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:54 PM EST
Insufferable Know-it-all
Points: 5042
Happy Hedwig says:
Not these people again! WIll they give it up! I feel bad for those who live in Canada! What if they don't get to dsee the movie because of these dunderheads? That would be a tragedy! What if these people were only taking advantage of Warner Bros? Meaning, what if they knew they would show the movie? I hope WB gets them. They will win, WB hass to!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
Brianna Huckpuck says:
Does this band realize that, if they win, pretty much all the kids in Canada are going to hate them and never listen to their music? >_>
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 9:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
People in Canada are going to be so TORKED if they have to drive to America to watch the movie. Gah, people are so silly. They are just mad now that they didn't allow themselves to be IN it, they would have been way more popular. Now they are just getting a bad rep. for messing with kids.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 9:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1616
Silver_Stag says:
Thats really stupid. I mean they dont even use the name in anything!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 9:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 568
Bastet says:
urgh i am insulted that i have to share the same nationality as them.....theyll never win....but oh man if they did...i would lose it...well actually...they probably would feel the worst end of it all...the canadian fans would go NHL fights on their butts
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 9:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
I dont think that they will get anything from it. The name isnt in the movie, so they really have no case. And if for some reason they do get the movie banned in Canada im sure that there will be a mob of angry fans after them!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 9:10 PM EST
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