Get a grip, Summit

[aelfgyfu_mead]

"The Twilight copyright saga: Forbidden love and forbidden T-shirts" at The Washington Post: the production company for the Twilight movies is sending out C&D orders and threats to sue right and left. Stephanie Meyer, the author, is apparently far more open to fan remixes in various media. Way to make your fans feel the love, Summit Entertainment.

ETA: Fixed the link.

Comments

[gatechic.livejournal.com]

Did you mean to link to a story about the rise of Jewish vampires?

[aelfgyfu_mead]

Ugh! No, thank you! I copied the wrong link. I've put the right one in now.

[nialla]

Personally, now my interest is piqued about Jewish vampires. ;)

Some authors seem to finally be relaxing about fannish works, far beyond the standard Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy used in the past. Many still don't want to read it, and that's understandable. I'd rather they spend their time writing new official stories to read.

I think the problem (and the lawyers) kick in when a physical item is made and sold. Fanfic, art, and vids are out there for free, and I think most TPTB see them as free advertising and something to keep fans entertained before the next thing they can sell is available. Start charging a price though, and they can be vicious creatures.

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Ugh...what a buncha asshats!

[flingslass.livejournal.com]

Didm't they do the same thing with Harry Potter?