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Just noticed that the original Goldmember poster that we all picked up is going for $50 at All-Posters. So it does have more worth than what I put into it it seems. edit - Nevermind, they are a dime a dozen at Ebay. :frowning: :b

Yes, MGM protecting their "rights" as was argued earlier, though CNN clearly says that parody law would allow MGM to get their asses handed to them. But even worse is MGM's REAL motivation, which was speculated from the beginning...if you don't put our trailer in front of your films we are...

I'll believe it when I see it. Seems too perfect. But I would love it if they really go for it.

A) it wasn't stopped. I remember no news about any legal proceedings either. However, you have pointed out that NL would have been in a tough spot if MGM had tried to stop them. Are you saying they did and lost??? B) I never said they shouldn't try to protect their trademarks. I said that...

But MGM never indicated an intent to go to court, filing properly with the MPAA IS an established system, and abiding by their ruling volentarily is also part of that system, just as adhearing to their film ratings is. The question still stands, other than filing with the MPAA correctly for...

Parody is protected in trademark battles as I understand it. ALL reports clearly indicate that this has ONLY BEEN an MPAA decision, a group that studios agree to follow but have no legal obligation to do so. The reason for abiding the ruling is that to counter the MPAA would be to bring on...

Really? Because it was pulled in Indy and replaced with Spider-Man some time ago. At least the Goldmember teaser, not the AP3 trailer that was on the Super Bowl.

That's great! :laugh: It's my understanding that if NL were to file papers correctly with the MPAA they could get any of these parody names through the process, and could have done the same with Goldmember but blew it by not filing in time. So does MGM strictly have rights to Never Say Never...

License to Shag...I think that sounds okay. Similar to the last one obviously which fits with a series like this. I will be calling it Goldmember unless New Line officially retitles it with some other Bond parody.

Mine is backed the same way. Bummer about the hack, guess I should watch my card for the next few days just in case. I agree, call it Goldmember despite MGM's actions. We will have to have Robert start up the **** Official Goldmember discussion thread when it comes out. :D

Rob and Ben... My 2 sided Goldmember poster came in today from our guys. I couldn't believe it as I assumed their distriubtor would have to send their stock back on the recall. Did you guys get yours? It's a killer poster by any account, gold flake in the name and 2-sided as I mentioned...

So how about the trailers that ran during the Super Bowl with the Goldmember stuff gone, AND REAL FOOTAGE. I think the film looks to be pretty funny, along the same lines as the first 2. And Goldmember remains a character in the film without reworks. My only worry is the girl from Destiny's...

Oh man, that would be hilarious. I hope to god somewhere someone at New Line hears that idea. That would get a huge buzz for the film too. Everyone loves controversy.

Yes, but since it appears that New Line could have used Goldmember if only they had done their paperwork correctly, why not go ahead and jump on some other harsh title and put it in MGMs face.

So how about the NEW real trailer for "Goldmember" sans any actual name? Pretty impressive for New Line to get that adjusted on short notice. I think the real footage we saw looks like pretty good Austin Powers fun. I remain hopeful that it will match the first 2 films since I enjoyed both...

Well, Welles at Reel.com was speculating this for that very reason. That Myers had left them hanging already on the Pink Panther thing (and another project which I forget at the moment). Not saying that's true, but clearly this isn't just "what, they are calling it what, why didn't someone...

I agree with Luis there. Plus, studio politics at work. I feel certain that NONE of this has to actually do with protecting the Bond franchise. Otherwise where was MGM's complaint MONTHS AGO when the knew the name? Obviously they sat on it till New Line might be put in a tight spot. Only...

Well, New Line lost the appeal. Goldmember now gone for good. F*** you MGM, stupid stupid move.

Don :laugh: Ben, me too. Of course once the MPAA rules on this it might not be such a big deal. No sweat to me because I really dig the poster anyway. I'm rather doubtful we'd be lucky enough for them to get the next shipment in from the distributor.

Well, MGM will now have their lawyers on overtime. Universal is now after MGM with a restraining order. From The Digital Bits...

And since many of the characters and scenes previously were just as close a Goldmember is to Goldfinger, there is no way it was okay before but not now. Just think of the #2 character and the death chairs as used for real in (IIRC) OHMSS. I mean that is barely parody at that point it's so...

Time to go to your local memorabilia shop before they get pulled from there I would guess.

Well, Ben, that's bad news. We'll see what happens on the restock. I have an order in as well. If the recall is going through, the distributor may get them yanked back before FRI I would think. Bummer if true. The name, logo, ect are genius to me. That's the fun of it. MGM is pissing...