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CBS/Paramount sues to stop Axanar 2 - Electric Boogaloo-Fanboys gone WILD-too many hyphens

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MikeH92467 said:
The CBS/Paramount/Viacom mess has no doubt been the 800 pound gorilla for Ms Redstone and co. for quite some time. However, at some point, I don't doubt that someone in that particular empire will look up, realize what FLIM is up to and swat him like an annoying bug. As the Russian proverb goes "rattling a sword makes noise. Drawing one does not." I would not take the silence as a sign that nothing is happening. At some point the Sword of Damocles will drop and LFIM will be standing on a street corner with a hand written sign that says "will produce REAL Star Trek for money."
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Something tells me that the powers that be aren't really taking LFIM and this whole mess seriously. Wouldn't surprise me if one or more of them thought that putting this shyster in his place would be more trouble than it's worth.
 
The guidelines were issued to the fan film community of which the LFIM acts like he's a part of. I refuse to validate the whole Axanar profit center with even a click
 
Looks like Mr. Peters is getting desperate because the well's runing dry:
(From latest AXANAR e-mai):

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Axanar cannot publicly fundraise, that is why we have the Axanar Crowdfund behind Ares Digital. But YOU can help! Please tell your friends about Axanar and spread the word. Share the below on Facebook and wherever you can!

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Axanar is the Star Trek we all love and they need our support! The teaser trailer looks awesome and you can support Axanar by signing up for their newsletter at https://axanarproductions.com/axanar-newsletter/

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We are close to $35,000!
Thank you for those who donated! We are getting there. We have 30 days till our next shoot Dec. 7-8th, so please help get us over the hump!
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IE - He's been around $34,000 for two days now. :wah::shrug:

It amazes me ANYONE will still give the Grifter money.
 
RedForman said:
Something tells me that the powers that be aren't really taking LFIM and this whole mess seriously. Wouldn't surprise me if one or more of them thought that putting this shyster in his place would be more trouble than it's worth.
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An effective strategy might just be to let him finish the Axanar shorts no matter how he manages it, all signs point to it being crap, which probably ends the Axaverse better than suing him to oblivion.
 
From the latest donor email:
Ares Studios is a not-for-profit film studio that supports fan films and high school student film makers. Ares Studios is currently applying to be a 501c3 non-profit with the IRS, which will mean all donations will be tax deductible.
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A couple things. First of all, being bad at making a profit isn't the same as being a nonprofit. Otherwise General Motors would be legally registered as a charitable foundation. Speaking of legal registration, Alec has been applying to be a non-profit since the Obama Administration! What's wrong, is 501c Application Filler-Outer another one of those vacant Ares Studios positions along with Production Accountant?
 
GeorgeKirk said:
From the latest donor email:


A couple things. First of all, being bad at making a profit isn't the same as being a nonprofit. Otherwise General Motors would be legally registered as a charitable foundation. Speaking of legal registration, Alec has been applying to be a non-profit since the Obama Administration! What's wrong, is 501c Application Filler-Outer another one of those vacant Ares Studios positions along with Production Accountant?
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You'd think the Lawyer-by-Training wouldn't need years to file paperwork...
 
And the Donation Desperation continues (from the latest e-mail):
Support Ares Studios for as little as $2 a month!
Ares Studios is a not-for-profit film studio that supports fan films and high school student film makers. Ares Studios is currently applying to be a 501c3 non-profit with the IRS, which will mean all donations will be tax deductible.

Become a Patreon donor for as little as $2 a month by signing up at: >Yeah right like I'll copy/paste Alec's link here<

You get first look at important Axanar information, invitations to work with productions shooting at the studio, exclusive Live Streams, and discounts at the Ares Studio Store!
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No, he's not publicly fundraising for Axanar on Patreon (or LYING about his IRS tax status)...oh, wait...

Jesus, what will it take for CBS (or the FTC or IRS WRT the 'non-profit BS above) to pull the "In Breach" trigger? This is getting flagrantly ridiculous, IMO.
 
Alec wrote:

Ares Studios is a not-for-profit film studio that supports fan films and high school student film makers. Ares Studios is currently applying to be a 501c3 non-profit with the IRS, which will mean all donations will be tax deductible.

Wanting to be a 501c3, or even applying to be a 501c3, doesn't make you one. Applications for tax-exempt status are denied all the time. So promising donors that their donations will be tax exempt is, at best, premature, and at worst, fraudulent. Does anyone know if 501c3 status can be granted and apply retroactively? That doesn't seem like something the IRS would do...

Encouraging people to try to claim a donation as charitable and thus tax exempt when it isn't, possibly leading to someone getting into trouble with the IRS, seems like a pretty low-life thing to do. :klingon:
 
DrCorby said:
Does anyone know if 501c3 status can be granted and apply retroactively? That doesn't seem like something the IRS would do...
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According to IRS publication once the application is filed it can operate as a tax-exempt, even if the status is pending:
While Your Application is Pending,

While an organization’s application is waiting for processing by the IRS, the organization may operate as a tax-exempt organization. Most organizations are required to file an annual information return (Form 990, Form 990-EZ or Form 990-PF) or electronic notice (Form 990-N) while their application for exemption is pending. An organization’s exempt status can be automatically revoked while its application is pending if it has not filed a required return or notice for three consecutive tax periods after its formation date. These returns are subject to public disclosure. If the organization has unrelated business income of more than $1,000, it must also file a Form 990-T. See Publication 4221-PC or 4221-PF for more information.

Although donors have no assurance that contributions are tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes until the application is approved, contributions made while an application is pending would qualify if the application is approved. However, if the application is disallowed, contributions would not qualify. Moreover, the organization would be liable for filing federal income tax returns unless its income is otherwise excluded from federal taxation. The IRS Exempt Organizations website provides information about how to find out about the status of an application for tax-exempt status.
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The part I bolded indicates that donations will only become tax-deductible if the application is approved. So, it's a bit of a dice roll. Nothing new in this case though.
 
I suppose "from a certain point of view", they are a non-profit, because don't you have to actually put out a product before you can begin to make a profit???
 
if i was a corporate lawyer, i think i'd like to work for CBS. first garth vader, and now that middle-eastern guy that sues them because apparently they stole the whole Discovery premise from his video game. is it true he faked death threats against himself using his own handwriting in the process of gaining money for an appeal of the dismissal of the lawsuit? heh. mate, i used to fake stuff when i was 10 (?), but i used to alter my handwriting, use a typewriter or the neighhbor's computer printer. watch some crime show for christ's sake. i'm sure CBS All Access got you covered.
 
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