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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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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
I knew they couldn't ban the film from canada. the wyrd sisters are so dumb to think for one second that that could actually happen!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 9:56 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
Inannalia says:
Awesome! I'm very glad that the judge has dismissed this. I almost wonder if that folk band just wanted publicity. They've certainly gotten some.
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 10:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Well now, we all saw this coming...hooray for all the canadians! we knew that the wyrd sisters never had a chance. enjoy the movie!!!!
Posted Nov 6, 2005 at 12:57 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 546
AWD-HP says:
Just when I had lost almost all faith in the judical system, with all the ignorant mistakes they have made, they finally did something right. I also agree it was a No-Brainer for the Judge, but then again, I have seen even easier case goes the wrong way.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 7:31 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Good. No tax payer money will be wasted listening to those goofy people.
You go, Your Honor! :o)
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 10:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
annealicious says:
Sounds like someone is trying to capitalize on the popularity of the books! I would drive all the way to the US if I had to see this movie!
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 10:29 AM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
Good news, the judge was bound to do that anyway, they have no right..
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 11:56 AM EST
Gutter Girl Fabulous
Points: 8712
SamhainWitch7 says:
HA HA! I knew the judge was just going to essentially laugh in their faces! Which is pretty much what he did. Stupid gits! How do you feel now?! Nany Nany Poo Poo! =P
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 1:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
That is cool to hear that the case got dismissed.I don't think they had a case in the first place.I think they were just out for money.I knew all along nothing was going to happen.
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 3:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Good, I'm glad that the judge is a smart man. He only pointed out what was already so painfully obvious. Greedy Wyrd Sisters got what they deserved, they should be fined as well .
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 4:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
Yep! I just read it today and I was soooooooo happy that they didn't stop Harry Potter... But then how could they? :)
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 5:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
Hedwig,express says:
They didn't stand a chance. Hurah Hurah!
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 5:40 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
Great! I can't say I'm surprised, but you never know what's gonna happen, especially when a "little guy" is going up against a "big guy" like WB. Good for you, Canadian HP fans!
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Good! I'm glad that the case turned out the way it did. Did those Wyrd sisters people really think that they could stop the whole release of Goblet of Fire in Canada just by themselves? Well, I think not!
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 11:48 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
That's good. I'm glad that the whole fiasco is finally over. I mean, it was ridiculous to begin with!
Posted Nov 8, 2005 at 10:37 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Yeah! see, who knew ? everyone knew thats who! Them silly Wyrd sisters had it coming to em! Thank good ness it turned out alright in the end...case dissmissed!
Cant wait for GOF! 10 days to go
Posted Nov 8, 2005 at 4:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
That was just ridiculous, if a judge ever accepted that claim they wouldnhave to be crazy. Besides fans would get to see the movie anyway. I'm happy that they didn't ban it or anything because I live in Canada and I would be very unhappy. This is great news!
Posted Nov 9, 2005 at 3:52 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
I cannot believe that this band will even file a lawsuit against the movie. Its utterly ridicolous. I think that they are just trying to get some attention.
Posted Jul 3, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
An absolutely perfect decision!Just tell these Wyrd sisters not to mess in Potter business cause you'll always lose in the end and Potter will win!
Posted Jul 4, 2008 at 4:59 PM EST
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