CBS/Paramount sues to stop Axanar
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Is that Marie Antoinette in the corner back there?
Is that JJ against the wall in the background ?
As part of an agreement just reached by Peters, the Prelude's end has a new narration
"Stardate 2245.1 - the CBS lawyers enter the courtroom"
"Stardate 2245.1 - the CBS lawyers enter the courtroom"
I think that is one of the stupidest things that I've ever heard. Trek is one of the longest running franchises and could attract talent to it to develop a new series. It's given a lot of Hollywood players their start. It could get someone to come up with something. It doesn't have to steal Axanar.
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It was stupid enough that my eyes crossed upon reading it, hence my desire to plead with that person to come to their senses. I mean the argument was essentially "They can't take Alec's IP! He already stole it fair and square from them! That makes it a deadlock!"
I can't offer a reliable estimate, because that depends on the docket of the individual judge. But I assume CBS and Paramount will move for a preliminary injunction within the next couple of weeks. I would assume they'll try to expedite any hearing to ensure a decision before Axanar begins principal photography, which from what I understand is scheduled to begin in February.
I would find it funny though, at this point at least, if CBS/Paramount decided to order a novel detailing the Battle of Axanar through their contracts with Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster.
I actually just read David A. Goodman's licensed book, "The Autobiography of James T. Kirk," which does briefly discuss the Battle of Axanar. I remember thinking this was going to piss off Peters.
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http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2015/12/30...cused-of-copyright-infringement/tab/comments/
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I am concerned with many of the senior staff who are really good guys (like Terry) that want to stick in there with Alec, during the lawsuit.
If any of the Axanar crew is reading:
Dear Axanar Crew,
I implore you to get out now, while you still can. There are 20 Doe defendants still to be named and it could be you! There is almost no way Alec can win this case, the odds are stacked against him. While I admire your comradery to your team, and dedication as a Star Trek fan, you need to think of yourself and your family! Is this really worth losing your shirt over? Please consider this situation carefully, as it is very serious. Should Alec somehow succeed, then you can consider rejoining the team at a later date. If I we in Alec's shoes, I would urge you all to leave the team, and shoulder the charges myself. While Captains do go down with there ships, there is no reason the crew needs to remain. Again, think of your families, your livelihood, and your future prospects, is this worth it?
If any of the Axanar crew is reading:
Dear Axanar Crew,
I implore you to get out now, while you still can. There are 20 Doe defendants still to be named and it could be you! There is almost no way Alec can win this case, the odds are stacked against him. While I admire your comradery to your team, and dedication as a Star Trek fan, you need to think of yourself and your family! Is this really worth losing your shirt over? Please consider this situation carefully, as it is very serious. Should Alec somehow succeed, then you can consider rejoining the team at a later date. If I we in Alec's shoes, I would urge you all to leave the team, and shoulder the charges myself. While Captains do go down with there ships, there is no reason the crew needs to remain. Again, think of your families, your livelihood, and your future prospects, is this worth it?
Somebody has sense there, though...
Or, to make that fine request shorter:
ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP!
My favorite: "And the donors are already working on a class action against CBS/Paramount, so let the games begin."
Good plan. And then Paramount's lawyers will amend their complaint to name all the Axanar donors as co-defendants.
Tom, it's pretty obvious the lawyers know who most of the Doe defendants actually are. I suspect they only named Peters in the complaint--heck, they didn't even name Burnett--because they are clearly trying to give the staff a chance to abandon ship and force the production to shut down.
I've often found that egos are associated with some of these fan productions. Rather ironic as they're amateur fan film productions rather than Hollywood productions.
I tend to avoid the personalities although I had to deal with Peters when he got into arguments here. I don't hold grudges though, just figure some get too close to their "babies."
But after reading all of this and his response to same, I have to conclude that either he's even more egotistical than I realized, or he's just batshit crazy. Who would hit back like that when faced with a legal challenge? Paramount/CBS will grind him to a pulp.
It's a pity because this was one of the fan productions that seemed to be decent. Based on a short snippet, of course, but I'd have liked to have seen it.
For any of you doing fan products out there, guys, you're *not* Hollywood professionals. Don't get big-headed. There's enough of that from those who are professionals at times.
I tend to avoid the personalities although I had to deal with Peters when he got into arguments here. I don't hold grudges though, just figure some get too close to their "babies."
But after reading all of this and his response to same, I have to conclude that either he's even more egotistical than I realized, or he's just batshit crazy. Who would hit back like that when faced with a legal challenge? Paramount/CBS will grind him to a pulp.
It's a pity because this was one of the fan productions that seemed to be decent. Based on a short snippet, of course, but I'd have liked to have seen it.
For any of you doing fan products out there, guys, you're *not* Hollywood professionals. Don't get big-headed. There's enough of that from those who are professionals at times.
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