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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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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
Witch
Points: 849
mrs sirius black says:
That's what I'm talking about! Way to go Canadian Judge!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 9:23 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 405
dtree1992 says:
That case was absoulutly ridculous.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 9:28 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
shortiie says:
awwww u guys are sooo nice to canadians!!!! IM CANDADIAN TOO hehehehe where ever u people are from... THANKS 4 SAYING THAT...
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 9:55 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 470
Lavender_Brown says:
They've got what they deserved, hah!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 9:56 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Yes finally a voice of reason in this whole crazy mess. I am so glad that the motion and the case were dismissed... but not really surprised at all. What a bunch of loonies! Well Canadians can now breath easy...Harry Potter is safe in Canada!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 9:57 AM EST
Student
Points: 257
Luna Fairchild says:
That's so great! Not that they had a case in the first place if you ask me.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 10:10 AM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
I knew WB would win.All you canadians can see the movie now.I would go mad if they tried to do it here.Why would they do something that stupid???
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 10:15 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I am glad the case was dismissed. No one will be confused by the two bands. The name isn't even spelled the same.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 10:18 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
Thank goodness for the Canadians! Why should they be deprived of the GoF blessing because of this band?! YEA for CANADA!!!!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 10:19 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
Brillant!!! I knew they didn't have a case. Congrats Canadian fans.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 10:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 718
ewfan123 says:
Yes, finally! Some people are really strange, sometimes. I mean, who would want to outlaw Harry Potter?!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 10:23 AM EST
Squib
Points: 175
M. McGonagall says:
It was stupid to take the case to court in the first place, but well everything turned out well and we can forget this whole ordeal ever happened!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 10:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
Fantastic!!!!! I was just a little scared there for awhile, thought I might have to drag myself down to buffalo to see Harry and his gang. Ohh less then two weeks left I can't wait maybe now the theatres will start to sell pre purchase tickets.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 10:46 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 54
c_tisseyre says:
Finally !!! I'm Canadian and I'm soooooo glad. I'm going to see it the first night it comes out in Imax.
accio november 18th!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 12:09 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 513
Prof. Abbas Dumbledore says:
them stupid band...i bet mike newell never gave them the part so they are really upset...hahahah....good one for Canada enjoy the film i no i will
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 12:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
And how exactly was J.K. Rowling suppossed to know that there was a real band called the Wyrd Sisters. I'm glad that they didn't win the suit and congrats to all of those in Canada who will get to see the movie when it comes out!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 12:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
Yeah, I just knew this would happen! The whole thing was silly anyways. But I just bet that groups popularity has dropped, and to think, they could have used it to get a boost!
Very stupid of them.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 12:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
Ha! They don't need to block it anyway! Give it up and let everyone have fun seeing the movie!!!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 12:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
That's good. Now all of the Canadians can watch the movie like the rest of the world, hehe...It would have been really sad if the decision was to block the movie.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 12:37 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
heart_hArrY says:
THANK GOD! I live in Canada. I was so worried about it. good for the Coling judge. he is right it wouldn't of done anything bad to there band. BUT NOW because they've made such a fuss of things, they got what they didn't want, bad publicity.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 1:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1110
UnderTaker says:
Great! I'm Canadian and this has been in the back of my mind for a while. I can't believe the Wyrd Sisters would try to ruin the movie for an entire country. Seems kind of selfish to me.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 1:21 PM EST
Seeker of the Wands
Points: 18200
SunbeamVi says:
That is great to hear that people in Canada are able to see the GoF movie! I did not think the Wyrd Sisters would win against WB.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 1:30 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 360
Accio-Sirius says:
HURRAY!
:D
Oh I am so glad that it's coming out on schedule, now everyone gets to see it at the same time!
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 1:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 517
I <3 Rupert Grint says:
Thats so good who did those people think they were trying to stop the showing in canada.
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 1:46 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9744
Heather Fowl says:
Hey that's great news to hear! Thank goodness that that case is now taken care of. (And I would have found it hard to believe that the singing group could get away with it. :P)
Posted Nov 5, 2005 at 2:04 PM EST
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