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Universal sues fans; hilarity does not ensue

#1 {lang:macro__useroffline}   Phieta {lang:icon}

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Posted 28 October 2006 - 04:46 PM

http://slashdot.org/...8/1253206.shtml

1. A TV show, Firefly, which has a small but dedicated cult following, is cancelled prematurely.
2. Firefly DVD sales look promising, so Universal goes ahead with a movie, Serenity, based on the series.
3. Fans are encouraged by Universal to participate in "viral marketing" for the film (i.e. tell their friends about it, make their own bumper stickers and t-shirts, etc.).
4. Universal sues fans for merchandise licensing fees.
5. Fans bill Universal for their marketing service.
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Posted 28 October 2006 - 08:59 PM

They want money from the fans in general? bluetongue.gif
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Posted 28 October 2006 - 09:51 PM

Retroactivity ftl

My friend has let me borrow Serenity, but I haven't gotten around to watch it yet =/
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