King Pitcos Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 There's a bit of talk in another thread of pornos where people are wearing WWE title belts. In The Hangover 2, there's a bit of WWF merchandise knocking about. Obviously big Hollywood films could clear all that stuff beforehand, but I assume porn films couldn't/wouldn't. I assume that of the 14 members here who aren't involved in BritWres, there might be a lawyer. And half of you that are involved in BritWres have had experience with some sort of minor legal spat. Plus, we've all got opinions on stuff we don't really have a clue about, so anyone can chip in based on idle speculation and misremembered hearsay as well. Â What's the legal stance on using copyrighted images in films, TV etc? The specific question I'm asking is do you need clearance from WWE to have someone in a film wearing old WWF t-shirts or displaying WWF merch -- does it make a difference if it's worn but not referenced? What about using wrestler names in dialogue? I remember on the Shaun of the Dead DVD, they were talking about how they had to get clearance from every artist that came up during the record-skimming scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUM Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Is it not just free publicity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 I don't think it is that simple. If there's someone in a 1991 Hulk Hogan t-shirt with 1980s Macho Man posters on the wall, and he ends up doing a high-school shooting, I don't think it counts as positive publicity for 2011 WWE in any way, shape or form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Tommy! Posted June 5, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 There's a bit of talk in another thread of pornos where people are wearing WWE title belts. In The Hangover 2, there's a bit of WWF merchandise knocking about. Obviously big Hollywood films could clear all that stuff beforehand, but I assume porn films couldn't/wouldn't. I assume that of the 14 members here who aren't involved in BritWres, there might be a lawyer. And half of you that are involved in BritWres have had experience with some sort of minor legal spat. Plus, we've all got opinions on stuff we don't really have a clue about, so anyone can chip in based on idle speculation and misremembered hearsay as well. What's the legal stance on using copyrighted images in films, TV etc? The specific question I'm asking is do you need clearance from WWE to have someone in a film wearing old WWF t-shirts or displaying WWF merch -- does it make a difference if it's worn but not referenced? What about using wrestler names in dialogue? I remember on the Shaun of the Dead DVD, they were talking about how they had to get clearance from every artist that came up during the record-skimming scene.  Off topic but hopefully still some what relevant, I'm sure I recall reading there was a legal dispute over a porn film with Courtney Simpson because she wore a specific university branded outfit for a shoot and the university claimed it was a legal infringement.  I'm sure some one will now debunk this story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted June 5, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 5, 2011 Probably not as the merchandise in question isn't being used to bolster sales of said movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 According to this: http://www.filmindependent.org/news-and-bl...nces-do-i-need/ Â It's likely to cause grief. It's fairly long-winded and says that though legally you're probably okay to do so, it can still result in frivolous lawsuits. Â Q: I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkmate Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 why do you even care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted June 6, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 6, 2011 why do you even care Cared about as much as you to going to the trouble of posting that response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 why do you even care Because I'm going to make a documentary about me smashing your mongoloid brain in with a toffee hammer, and I want to wear a wrestling t-shirt in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkmate Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 ok good luck with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Excellent response. It's rare something on here makes me laugh, but that did. Well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_gordo Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 ok good luck with that  Post of the year nomination?  I think aslong as it doesnt make WWE looks like nobs they might let you do it, aslong as you go through the proper channels. I don't know what the legal ramifications of mentioning a wrestlers name would be, considering a lot are trademarked. Just dont go throwing the womens title in a bin on Nitro. 'Cause then you're fucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted June 7, 2011 Moderators Share Posted June 7, 2011 This has reminded me of that really funny photo from last year of that Mexican drug cartel guy getting arrested wearing a Batista t-shirt. I wish I still had a link to that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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