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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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Dan Radcliffe's Muse
Points: 4400
Ramsay's Kitchen Maid says:
Hmmm this is an interesting development but I am sure WB will prevail...
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:05 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
XeLeToR says:
I will die if they don't show the movie.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Dumbledore's_Ghost says:
Ma those people suck, they should just let it go.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:06 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
Emma513 says:
That isn't good for people down there.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
ewfan123 says:
Not this again. They just have to let this go! I'm mad. Canada has to get it!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:07 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 91
HufflepuffHunny02 says:
Your in a Harry Potter movie stop complaining! You'll be in the credits! People will flock to see you and this is bad how? You didn't get your name in the film well I'm suing I'm not even in th film Boo Hoo!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:07 PM EST
Points: 1797
howdoideletethis says:
Wow, that band is really strange then.. it doesn't even say the name in the movie! And plus, isn't spelled different, too?
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1483
DragonTattoo says:
Boy am I glad that I don't live in Canada...Sometimes I wish I did because their politics are a hell of a lot better than the US but I don't think I'd be able to handle not seeing GoF if the Wyrd Sisters won....I'm that big of a fan
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:08 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 567
DumbledoresRevenge says:
Ya, and that name is spelled different and its been in the book for like 4 years, why would they say something now?
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
These people make me angry. They're obviously just doing this for money and publicity.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:10 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2924
Dansgirl34 says:
This group is being so stupid!!! There so called name "Wyrd Sisters" is not the same as it is in the book, "Weird Sisters" get it through your tiny heads! Im not usually mean but come on people, they even tried to pay you at first and you bite back! To tell you the truth I was hopeing to see the name of the band in the movie, a bit disapointing, and it is almost your fault entirley!!! Sorry, had to get that out! I hope they don't ruin it for you Canadian fans!!! If it were me I would be very, very upset right now!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
I haven't really understood this whole thing anyways. The movies are based upon the book, which was written in England quite a few years ago, and the name in the book is the Weird sisters, different name. tHis is just stupid.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:12 PM EST
Slytherin's G Unit
Points: 6727
Billie Loves Adie says:
Jeez. That is soo stupid. Really! If they want people to actually like their music then they have to be nicer! And you know how much hate mail they would get if GoF wasnt gonna be playing in Canada?
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:13 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3270
merri maven says:
The band is being ridiculous! If they read GoF, they would know that the spelling of the group is "Weird Sisters" and not "Wyrd Sisters!"
As Napoleon Dynamite would say, "IDIOT!"
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
They shouldn't be aloud to do that. I say give it up and let everyone see it people! Geez!!!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1661
shivon says:
Oh gosh! I said this last time the story was posted: that is crazy. Why do people have to such the fun out of it all. It's just a name! I personally would have no problem if my name appeared in HP...no problems what-so-ever... :-)
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 676
Lily Davis says:
Helloooo! There's NO mention of the name anywhere!
Those people are pathetic. May they go to hell if they ever succeed in blocking the film here in Canada (but they most likely won't).
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:16 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
Emma513 says:
I am getting mad at the people. Warner Brothers have had this series going on for years even book have been around for years as well. And now ll the sudden this is a porblem for a band that doesn't even spell it the same way. I had to say this!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Looooney says:
How greedy and ridiculous can you get?!?!?!!! Nobody heard of them until this bs lawsuit anyways. I hope that no one gives them any business because of this. I hate it when people are so false, greedy and lie to any degree to get something they DON'T deserve.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
i_am_hermione says:
Its all just a big publicity stunt by this band- I had never heard of them before this, and I have no interest in them now. JK came up with the band the Weird Sisters, (not "Wyrd", which is weird) and especially if they are never called by name in the film, this case is absolutley pointless.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 726
Turtle on Speed says:
Thats so ridiculous for them to do that. I think they're just full of it...
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:17 PM EST
Princess of Erised
Points: 3635
Chrystalball says:
I think that it is a shame that there is such controversy over this issue. It was a coincidence that the names were similar.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Looooney says:
Actually as there is no merit to their suit seeing as the band name is not mentioned anywhere in the film or soundtrack, aren't there penalties for filing something where there's a false claim?
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:21 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5088
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
Stupid wenches.
They need to just shut up. They just want money and attention. They need to stop making trouble for HP fans who have been waiting for a really, really long time for this movie.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
Emma513 says:
I can nt get over this. I hate this thin it is an act for attention!!!!!!!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:23 PM EST
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
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