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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, 2nd Class
Points: 1762
AidanK says:
Alright! Good sense prevails in the end. I had no doubt that it would end this way, really. Let's hope that this is the end of it.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Thats great! I didnt think that they would have any case!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:39 PM EST
Mrs. Rob Pattinson
Points: 3851
Tonks&Lupin4ever says:
Haha, I knew that Warner brothers would win! Good for all of the canadian people for the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:41 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4643
Hoots says:
Good one for Canada! That was the one of the dumbest things I'd heard in a while.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1762
AidanK 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 4, 2005 at 6:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
Haha, what are the odds of a band with that name? You would think they would be happy b/c once everyone sees the movie and then sees CD's by "The Wyrd Sisters" they'll buy them. It's like a good business plan
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1321
Harry_Potter_89 says:
Excellent, i thought they would get it through. People cant afford to miss out on these things!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Good news for the Harry Potter fans in Canada. I hope this is the last we will hear from those Band wagon jumpers!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:44 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
Awesome! This is great news! I knew they wouldn't win, I mean it was the stupidest thing to bring to court! Im glad for you Canadian fans! 13 more days left!!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:44 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Fantastic. I am glad to see the courts did not hold this up. There was clearly no possible confusion. I think WB was generous to offer a payment in the first place when none was required. Great News!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 530
malfoys_my_man says:
Those Canadian Harry Potter fans are lucky! How bizare and twisted!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
You know, I haven't posted in a while, but I had to say how relieved I am to hear that! I thought that would have been horrible for Canadian fans. I'm happy they'll get to see the movie when everyone else does.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Thank godd!! i live in Toronto...and i swear if they blocked the movie...they would have make A LOT of people angry, and maybe ruin they're band forever because (...which i think...wouldnt have been bad!:P) they'll be known as the people who blocked the GoF movie!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1321
Harry_Potter_89 says:
Did anyone just see the Dan Radcliffe interview? it was so cool, imagine how nrevuos he must of been. He has also set the record for being the youngest guest on the show! he also gave away what is going to happen in the other films, but it was pretty much taken that ron and Hermione were going to get together.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:47 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Finally, we see some JUSTICE and COMMON-SENSE!!!
Now lets send those bast...uhh.....people to sue Shakespeare for the title and talk about something else!...
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
Fantastic news for Canadian Potter fans! I'm glad they dissmised it! How could they've stopped the film from being shown? There would've been uproar! Good for the Judge!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:50 PM EST
Silly Squib
Points: 3741
Mat Madcat says:
Well thats good to hear. It really sounded like a bogus claim from the start. Who knows, maybe it was an attempt by the Wyrd Sisters to get some media coverage? I wouldn't put it past some artists now a days:P
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I am happy for you guys! I didn't think it would actually pass...
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:50 PM EST
Muggle Executioner
Points: 5173
ThunderofHisSky says:
YAY!!!!At lease I know that more fans will see it.I am dreaming of breaking Titanic's level.I hope this is the last we will hear from them...
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:51 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4841
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
Great. I don't think some petty law suit should hurt the many Canadian Fans who want to see the new movie. I liked Bambee's comments that the HP connection might give the band some new listeners by curiosity.
Since I am a musician, I have learned that you can't copyright song titles. I guess it creates too many restrictions. For example, there are two totally different songs called "The Lady in Red."
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:52 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Alright! That's wonderful news!=) I always knew WB will win.. I mean, blocking the film's release just make no sense, no offense..
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:52 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!!!!
Not like it affected me anyways! hehe
13 DAYS!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
That's great!! That would have been horrible to see the stoppage of the film for the Canadian Harry Potter fans because of something so trivial!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:55 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Well I should hope so! That was pretty rediculous, if you ask me. Just because of a similar name. Honestly!
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 6:57 PM EST
Points: 10161
GodricGryffindor says:
Thank God, I live in canada and if I couldn't see this movie because a group of some 50 year old women who sing some kind of farm music I would have gone crazy...grr...
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 7:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
It's great that they tried, but they really shouldn't have expected such a fairytale out of it. They just picked the wrong movie to demand i guess.
Really great news for fans in canada though! Congrats to Warner Bros.
Posted Nov 4, 2005 at 7:03 PM EST
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