CBS/Paramount sues to stop Axanar

[BillJ]

Why ‘Star Trek’ Fan Film Producers Should Have Seen CBS/Paramount Lawsuit Coming

Seems like pretty much everyone saw this coming except Alec Peters, his inner circle and the people who kept donating.

 

[Karzak]

Why ‘Star Trek’ Fan Film Producers Should Have Seen CBS/Paramount Lawsuit Coming

My favorite quote from the article:

Although Peters could not be reached for comment regarding the lawsuit, Bandlow thinks that the only thing left for the producers of “Axanar” to do is to stop the production or get licensing — which doesn’t seem likely.

Of course not.

I'm reminded of a scene from Star Trek III:

CBS LEGAL:
Your request is not logical.

BURNETT:
Forgive me, CBS! My logic is uncertain where my fandom is concerned.

CBS LEGAL:
Who is the keeper of the fan film?

PETERS:
I am. Peters, Alec J, son of Alec.

CBS LEGAL:
Peters, son of Alec, since thou art a fanboy, we cannot expect thee to fully comprehend what CBS has requested. STAR TREK's body lives: with your fan film, we shall use all our powers to return to its canon that which you have illegally taken. But Peters, you must now be warned. The danger to thyself is as grave as the danger to Burnett. You must make the choice.

PETERS:
I choose the danger. Hell of a time to ask.

 

[Mudd]

The Wrap has been on this thing from the beginning.

This article is essentially an obituary.

 

[Karzak]

The Wrap has been on this thing from the beginning.

This article is essentially an obituary.

Exactly so.

 

[oswriter]

I'm reminded of a scene from Star Trek III:

I was actually thinking of Captain Maxwell at the end of "The Wounded":

"I'm not gonna win this one, am I Chief?"

"Nossir."

 

[Karzak]

I'm reminded of a scene from Star Trek III:

I was actually thinking of Captain Maxwell at the end of "The Wounded":

"I'm not gonna win this one, am I Chief?"

"Nossir."

I suspect about now a stirring rendition of "The Minstrel Boy" is echoing through Ares Studios about now.

 

[Mudd]

The IndieGoGo funder is now closed.

 

[Indysolo]

That article is the only time Peters isn't talking.

Neil

 

[BillJ]

The IndieGoGo funder is now closed.

I wonder who pulled the plug? IndieGoGo sent me an email stating it would remain open until they received a request from CBS.

 

[Mudd]

I imagine Axanar closed it.

 

[Karzak]

How long do you think till the Axanar site itself is gone?

 

[BillJ]

I imagine Axanar closed it.

I really didn't think they were that smart.

 

[oswriter]

I imagine Axanar closed it.

I really didn't think they were that smart.

I think by this point Peters has spoken to a qualified attorney who has told him that he has no options.

 

[Mudd]

I expect they're readying the Star Wolf crowdfunder.

 

[BillJ]

Holy shit, that was quick!

 

[Karzak]

^^ It's still there, linked to the "Click Here To Donate" button on the Axanar website:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/axanar#/

I imagine Axanar closed it.

I really didn't think they were that smart.

I think by this point Peters has spoken to a qualified attorney who has told him that he has no options.

My thoughts as well. It'll be interesting to watch Burnett's Twitter feed this weekend if he loses his shit again.

 

[Mudd]

Alec Peters just posted this in the Facebook Fans of Axanar group:

Alec Peters Hey guys, don't sweat, Rob is in a bit if a depression about this and I think his words are ill chosen. We haven't shut anything down and no one is going anywhere.

That is some fine tap-dancing there.

 

[oswriter]

Alec Peters just posted this in the Facebook Fans of Axanar group:

Alec Peters Hey guys, don't sweat, Rob is in a bit if a depression about this and I think his words are ill chosen. We haven't shut anything down and no one is going anywhere.

That is some fine tap-dancing there.

Alright, screw what I said before about Peters realizing he has no options. I forgot "denial" was an option.

 

[Karzak]

Oh, Alec...

 

[BillJ]

Oh, Alec...

I'm sure they're all getting ready to go dine on sushi and tears.