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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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The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
In yo' face to the idiots who filed the lawsuit in the first place. I'm happy for my relatives in Canada, they were seriously thinking about making the trek to the U.S. to watch the movie. Okay, they live right at the Canadian border and are only 20 minutes from the U.S. but it does sound cool if they did.).
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 8:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
Oh those crazy Wyrd Sisters, I mean really... did they really think they could stop one of the biggest movies of the year from comming out? Yeah right.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 8:58 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 56
will san says:
Of course they'd let the movie into Canada... that would completely ridiculus if they didn't!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 8:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
HOORAY!! I knew he would...that was just too ridiculous. I am so happy for the Canadian fans! I bet they are jumping up and down with joy!!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
Thank goodness! Now Candadian fans don't have to suffer under a small little baby group. They were probally jumping all around when they heard the news.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
Hell yeah we all knew they couldn't win wooooooooooohooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:00 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Hey that's great news!!!
And I live in the province of Ontario and thankfully the ontario supreme court allowed it.
Can't wait for GoF.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:06 PM EST
Points: 1797
howdoideletethis says:
Seriously, did they think they could stop the entire country from viewing the GoF?! Gosh, that argument they had was pretty dumb. And plus, couldn't it actually help the band's publicity to have it?
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 640
RMSginnay says:
Yeah Canada!!! I'm glad that this was put to rest, SO silly!! Now everybody can see the movie!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:11 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Duh? Who would let some dumb folk band who thinks taht 'wryd' is same as 'weird' to ruin Harry Potter? Thank you judge!
~MP~
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:12 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 389
AngelOfMusic860 says:
Exellent! I knew they would lose in the end! It really isn't the same thing, Wyrd Sisters and Wierd Sisters. I would take that as a compliment. Let's just hope that this is the end of this.... *dun, dun, dun*
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:13 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
YES I NEW THAT WOULD HAPPEN! THIS IS SWEET! I GET TO SEE GOF!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
Haha! I am so happy they lost! Yes, I would've hated for the movie to been delayed! Tra-la-la! Harry Potter Rocks !!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2252
cjoyath2o says:
Thank goodness! That whole thing was kinda dumb anyway!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 285
Jen Malfoy says:
I wish that tomorrow i november 18th!!! O.M.G Come to me.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:25 PM EST
Student
Points: 245
Black Illusions says:
Never seen such thing. Thank god Warner Brothers ended up wining. That gives me back my desperation for November 18!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
Score for the Canadian fans! How can anybody stop GoF. It will be ridiculous. Its an honour being featured in HP books Wyrd sisters are Wierd!!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1664
Looooney says:
HAHA! That's right! I couldn't believe they tried to pull that. How ridiculous! I'm glad the judge saw it for what it was... baseless.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 9:49 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
Quidditch_Queen_101 says:
Great news for Canada! the Wyrd sister are really stupid for trying to sue. Everyone ou ther who gets to the movie on the 18th i have to wait for 25 days excluding today...do the math!!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 10:17 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
good im glad that this whole thing with them sueing didnt work out or i would have been mad. it was a stoopid thing anyways.
HP ALWAYS WINS!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 10:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
Scarysecrets says:
*giggles madly* told ya! I wasn't worried, thank god the Canadian justice system isn't as dumb as the wyrd sisters perhaps thought.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 10:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
That's good!
Like anyone thought they stood a chance winning the case!
It was so ridiculous!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 10:56 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
*cracks up laughing* the "Wyrd Sisters" ?? you're not serious, are you? oh, my goodness, that's hilarious.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 10:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 285
NicoleHalliwell says:
That's awesome!! It was just to get attention, a bunch a crap.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 10:58 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
I'm glad that the judge dismissed them. I knew he would too, its such a stupid case. Thats what they get!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 11:00 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 461
argonaths says:
GOod...I mean how can they even blobk the showing of Harry Potter in Canada? They're so stupid
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 11:11 PM EST
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