As mentioned previously, Universal LLLC is starting to crack down on fan wares. 11th Hour received a pretty blunt notice that she is struggling to comply with, and I’m posting this as a separate entry to try and keep focused on her specific case rather than the larger issue behind it.
Here’s her post about it at the OB, which includes language from the notice. Anyone with knowledge of intellectual property law, please contact her as soon as possible. And on a more personal note, she could use some support from the rest of us. 11th Hour has been brightening our corner of the ‘verse since there’s been a ‘verse, I hate that she was the one drew the next bullet.
To paraphrase Kaylee, I have seen the end of the ‘verse, and I’m going all bibbledy. 🙁
I’m in contact w/ 11th now, and I’m sending her my best.
Man, what a load. 🙁
I just got a bunch of her Inarra and River cards about week ago (And yes, they are quite brilliant) and sent her a thank you e-mail yesterday. I’ll be sure to send her a “support” e-mail before my head hits the pillow tonight.
Well, ain’t that just a grand load of screw you. 11th busted her ass for Firefly and Serenity with all the guerilla marketing, and they were fine with it. Now they thank her by pulling this horseshit?
Classy.
11th Hour is THE Firefly/Serenity ‘verse booster. Some “Thank You”, eh?
I said on the other thread that the lawyers will kill the marketability of the ‘verse.
Its not like Star Wars where they can crush a few fans and the adoring masses will keep the franchise going. Without Browncoats buying multiple DVD’s etc, the franchise screeches to a halt.
Maybe what we need is a Browncoat Boycott of a month’s duration to show these studio beancounters who holds the real economic power in the Firefly/Serenity ‘verse. How long will it take for Firefly/Serenity to fall off the radar at Amazon et al if no Browncoats are buying?
I just want to say that in the event that 11th Hour ends up hiring a lawyer, I want to donate to the defense fund.
Sheesh.
Rest assured, if she needs funds for this her donation info will be very easy to find.
Oh no…I’ve had her posters in my cube for the past gigs I have had. Sometimes they were the only thing that made me smile. Count me in for someting for a defense fund.