Crowdfunded Star Trek "Prelude to Axanar "

[symyjym]

Paramount is currently in court, trying to stop the production of a fan-made crowdfunded Star Trek prequel film on the grounds it violates the studio’s ownership of the copyright. Launched in 2014, the film Prelude to Axanar covers the missions of the first Federation warship and takes place during the childhood of James T. Kirk but well away from him. Full Story

https://youtu.be/1W1_8IV8uhA

In the words of Dr Spock

https://youtu.be/3PbXcMpIDpQ

 

[Brian Fantana]

I reckon Paramount will win that case.

 

[Paul Reids Sock]

I reckon Paramount will win that case.

Yeah - I would think they probably have the money and lawyers to win it ... and a pretty strong point!

 

[symyjym]

It’s quite well done for an amateur film though.

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

I've read the article and I still don't really get it.

What exactly (in simple terms as I'm clearly struggling today) is the case for the defence here?

Surely it's fairly easy to show that they're trying to make/market something using a trademark/copyright that they're not licensed to use?

 

[Dick Swiveller]

In the words of Dr Spock

What has a child doctor got to do with anything?

 

[symyjym]

I've read the article and I still don't really get it.

What exactly (in simple terms as I'm clearly struggling today) is the case for the defence here?

Surely it's fairly easy to show that they're trying to make/market something using a trademark/copyright that they're not licensed to use?

Ultimately it's a fan-made tribute so with youtube and other media it is hard to draw a line.

Some interesting stuff out there.

"Kara" | (2016) (An Unofficial Star Wars Film)

https://youtu.be/013r_PNIcxs

White Armour - A Star Wars Fan Film

https://youtu.be/0XvX1vdvg1w

TROOPS - A Star Wars Fan Film

https://youtu.be/LvswNDAAZCU