Re: "X Files", and "Forever Night"

From: James Rogers <jetan[_at_]ionet.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 10:00:47 -0500 (CDT)

On 10/5/98, Charles Oppenheim <c.oppenheim[_at_]lboro.ac.uk> wrote:
>
> These two TV series have spawned a large number of Internet sites, run
> by fans of the programmes. The Internet sites often contain stills,
> video clips or dialogue in text form from these TV shows. I would be
> interested to know whether any of the rights owners involved have ever
> threatened these sites with copyright or other legal action, or if
> action has been ever taken against anyone running an Internet fan site
> for a TV series. Any leads will be gratefully received.

     The "Star Trek" sites have been threatened as have "Tarzan" sites. Others, like he producers of "Xena" and "Babylon 5", have taken a more deadhead attitude that a little infringement will be to the advantage of all.

                                    James

James Michael Rogers
jetan[_at_]ionet.net
Mundus Vult Decipi Received on Tue Oct 06 1998 - 14:59:04 GMT