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NOVEMBER 4, 2005 at 6:37 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: News Tip
There is good news for Canadian fans awaiting the release of the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Last week we reported the Wyrd Sisters, a Winnepeg folk band, filed a legal motion in attempt to block the film's release in Canada. However, reports now indicate
that the motion has just been dismissed by the Ontario Superior Court.
Thanks to Jen for the tip.
UPDATE: Additional reports indicate that not only was this motion dismissed, but the entire case against Warner Bros., et al. According to Justice Colin Campbell:
I am not satisfied that the fact of three musicians appearing in the film will operate as a deception to the public such as to affect the goodwill that the plaintiffs may have in the term, 'The Wyrd Sister'.
Neither am I satisfied that the six-second inclusion of the scene in question will cause irreparable harm.
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Master of Mystery
Points: 3873
Major Threat says:
Oh, good. I mean, just because they (almost) share a name with a FICTIONAL band (read: F-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-L) does not give anyone any excuse to ban the movie of the year. Humph.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 1:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1013
hpotter_gweasley says:
Ahahaahhh, serves them right. Good on you, Canadian judges!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 1:46 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
These people need to grow up and stop being pu**ies. Gte over yourself. If i lived in Canada i would boycott them.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
Good!! I bet they aren't feeling at all to smug right now! Serves them right! Could you imagine if they actually got their motion passed?! They would be the most hated people in Canada right now!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:13 AM EST
Squib
Points: 197
Dobby's Aunt says:
Well I'm glad that is over. Hurrah for Canadian fans!! Such a fuss to get their name in the press, there is no way they could have won. Media farce!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:15 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 616
Ganriki says:
Well I should hope so! That was pretty rediculous, if you ask me. Just because of a similar name. Honestly!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:17 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
As I stated in a previous post on this topic....Idiots. Thank God that the Canadian judicial system recognizes frivolity when it comes upon them. Take note America!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:20 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3018
Veronica Smethley says:
Well that is really good news! I'm really happy for the Canadian Harry Potter fans!
12 days to go!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:31 AM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Yay, at least those stupid people have been stopped.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:36 AM EST
Student
Points: 276
mommaluvsharry says:
WOOHOO! I"m so glad! I was worried a little, I mean come on how can you hold back the viewing of this movie. I've waiting so long to see it, it's within my grasp. It's a good thing the judge didn't ban it, I would have had to go to Ontario to lay the smackdown on some people!!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
Good, now we can get back to the REALLY important Harry Potter news! I seriously hope they will have to pay a fortune in lawyer fees, then they will be broke and unpopular and have to disband and get real jobs and every time they hear anything about Harry Potter it will remind them of their selfish greed and trying to spoil things for other people...sorry for the ramble, but this is beyond stupid.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:59 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
val_the_pyro07 says:
I had a very sure feeling that it would've ended up that way.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 3:21 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
wiccan_wicked says:
Yeah, I mean, get over yourselves, Wyrd Sisters. Just because you think it's such an abomiantion that your band name is used in a Harry Potter movie for like 6 seconds, doesn't mean you can stop Canadian fans from watching the movies. They'd kill you. *rolls eyes* Not to mention that JK Rowling's been using the name Weird Sisters since before 2000, the WB name is just a variation.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 3:26 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 422
squishy_marshmallows says:
WWOOOOOOOTTTT!!!! HA! As much as i've been following this and saying the whole time 'fame-stealing-money-chasing-looooosers' it is still such a relief to finally hear that they have been DISMISSED!!!! :-D
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 4:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 902
magic is everywhere says:
Yes! I am so happy..I think that band were just wanting to get some fame...absolutely riduculous; this'll teach 'em :)
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 4:46 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Well, THAT'S definitely expected! I mean, silly of them Wyrd Sister to even try to sue WB...Still, congrats to WB!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 5:08 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1658
I luv to play Seeker says:
This is great!! That band did not have a case in their hands anyway.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 5:27 AM EST
St. Mungo's little helper
Points: 2466
Manfred says:
A great victory for our canadian friends!
I wish all canadian members a happy release...
Only twelve days left now...!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 5:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
PotterGirlThru&Thru says:
Well, I'm glad the common sense prevailed... It was to be ridiculous if the film was blocked!
Now the Canadians fans will be happy, and will be able to enjoy the film!!!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 5:53 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 516
King of Potter Knowledge says:
Well this is god news for out Canadian counterparts!
It really was ridiculous though!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 6:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
Well at least we can all sleep easy now that we know that the people of Canada can watch the movie! Let's just hope that this is the last we will here of it!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 7:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1801
FatMike says:
Me neither! I'm happy for you Canadian fans. Enjoy the movie. I don't think that this whole thing would have had ANY affect on the Wyrd Sisters Band in Winnepeg but It sure will now, and all of it negative. Too bad for them.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 7:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 880
High Inquisitor says:
I thought this would happen, it was so ridiculuos to begin with. Still great now that it is all officially over and done with. Go Canadian HP fans, your love for HP prevailed!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 7:17 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
IN THEIR FACES!!!! evrybody knew they did not have a chans! they could have made much more money if their brains had just said yes to WB in the first place! + Harry POtter fans all over the world wouldent have hatet them.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 7:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Dementor Hugger says:
I think that is a really good dissmissal judgement. I'm glad that everyone up in Canada has a great time watching the movie!! Good luck,
Tiffany :D
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 9:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 622
*Hermione!* says:
YES!! I KNEW THEY WOULD USE THE WIERD SISTERS IN HP!!! I mean, seriously. The wyrd sisters are kind of quirky. They were offered $ to use their band name, but then they sue? Geez.
I'm so happy they can use the wierd sisters in the film! ACCIO NOVEMBER 18TH!!!!
*Hermione!*
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 9:14 AM EST
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