but actually quoting from it is where the money comes in
But it has to be a relatively substantial quote. I don't think you can be sued just for having a character say "Luke, I am your father."
Every time somebody on a movie screen sings "Happy Birthday," some foundation in the midwest gets a HUGE fee.
This is why so many movies have characters singing "For S/He's a Jolly Good Fellow" instead.
From the "I Really Don't Want To Be At Work Today" files, here is a Wooden iPod Case
I find the political controversy about Star Wars III kinda funny.
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I believe the conservative site "Free Republic" is also calling for a boycott since they consider Lucas anti-american.
"Free Republic" is also calling for a boycott
Yeah, good luck with that.
I find the political controversy about Star Wars III kinda funny.
As if it wasn't established 30 years ago that the freedom-loving Republic was betrayed and brought down so that a power-mad Emperor could take control.
My Star Wars action figures saw much use too. They also had many makeshift starships made out of cardboard.
I spent the three years between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi playing with my Princess Leia figure pretending that she was a bounty hunter bargaining for Han Solo with Jabba the Hut. I swear. When it actually happened, I wanted to sue Lucas for copying me. Granted, I was 13.
Much peace-ma and sympathy for shrift's and her family's loss.
Lots of health-ma to Deena's father.
Hippo birdies to Corwood and belated ones to Vortex.
That is all (finally caught up).
I find the political controversy about Star Wars III kinda funny.
Hmm, now I have something to feel good about for giving Lucas some more of my money. Whoda thunk it.