Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water:
the BEARSHARKTOPUS!
the BEARSHARKTOPUS!
Bearsharktopus is from this thread over at Reddit.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Jack Kirby estate will wrest copyrights back from Disney-Marvel
The heirs of Jack Kirby -- the comics legend who made Marvel what it is today -- are seeking to employ a little-used copyright rule that lets them wrest Kirby's creations away from Marvel (soon to be Disney-Marvel) and put them back under the estate's control. If they succeed, it will be awfully weird and deadlocked, though, as there will be trademarks covering the characters that still belong to Disney-Marvel; and the collectively created characters, stories, art and situations will be jointly held by two hostile parties: Disney-Marvel and the Kirbys.
My guess is that the Kirbys will end up with the economic right to the characters -- a share of the profits -- but not the moral right -- the right to veto various uses and licenses.
The legal notices expressed an intent to regain copyrights to some creations as early as 2014, according to a statement from Toberoff & Associates, a Los Angeles firm that helped win a court ruling last year returning a share of the copyright in Superman to heirs of the character's co-creator, Jerome Siegel.
Reached by telephone on Sunday, Mr. Toberoff declined to elaborate on the statement. A spokeswoman for Marvel had no immediate comment. Disney said in a statement, "The notices involved are an attempt to terminate rights seven to 10 years from now, and involve claims that were fully considered in the acquisition." Fox, Sony, Paramount and Universal had no comment...
Sony has the film rights to Spider-Man in perpetuity, for instance, while Fox has the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. Paramount has a distribution agreement for Marvel's next few self-produced movies, including a second "Iron Man" film. Meanwhile, Hasbro has certain toy rights and Universal holds the Florida theme park rights to Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk, among other characters.
'Naked' Cancer Cure?
They might be bald and ugly, but these rodents never get cancer – and we may have found out why.Naked mole rats may help cure cancer
Musical Pyramids
Rain reveals that Mexican pyramids could have been built to be musical instruments for the gods.Mayans 'played' pyramids to make music for rain god
Better World
Better world: Offset your emissions
If you must fly or indulge in other carbon-intensive activities, carbon offsetters promise redemption
Better world: Consume sceptically
Does your money end up in the pockets of farmers, or factory owners who use slave labor?
Role reversal: Banks may bail out FDIC
Role reversal: Banks may bail out FDIC
The agency in charge of safeguarding bank accounts needs billions of dollars to shore up its own fund.
Floods wreak havoc in Southeast
Floods wreak havoc in Southeast
Rising waters from days of torrential rain wash out highways and bridges and claim lives.
Prison sentence for former NFL star
Prison sentence for former NFL star
Plaxico Burress is emotional as he prepares to serve time on a federal weapons charge.
Parents facing swine flu dilemma
Parents facing swine flu dilemma
Parents are finding it hard to know whether their child has a simple cold or the swine flu.
The recession's social impact
The recession's social impact
Delayed marriages are just one way the recession is disrupting American life, a new study reveals.
Big companies in danger of bankruptcy
Big companies in danger of bankruptcy
These well-known companies have a high possibility of declaring bankruptcy, a new report finds.
10 to watch
10 to watch
Also:
Sandwich-board stunt lands man a job
Sandwich-board stunt lands man a job
Hours after David Rowe started wearing a sign saying "job wanted," he was offered a gig.
Ways to save your own life
4 ways to save your own life
Knowing the difference between myths and legit medical tips can help when you're alone.
How to Celebrate Mabon
In many modern pagan traditions, Mabon is the name given to the autumnal equinox, which is celebrated as one of the eight major sabbaths, or holidays.
This holiday occurs in late September in the northern hemisphere, and is the second of the three harvest festivals, which begin with Lughnasadh and end with Samhain or Halloween.
Traditionally, festivals celebrated at this time of year were also known as Harvest Home or Thanksgiving.
Full Story.
This holiday occurs in late September in the northern hemisphere, and is the second of the three harvest festivals, which begin with Lughnasadh and end with Samhain or Halloween.
Traditionally, festivals celebrated at this time of year were also known as Harvest Home or Thanksgiving.
Full Story.
Unusual Holidays and Celebrations
Today is
Dear Diary Day,
Elephant Appreciation Day,
Hobbit Day,
and
National White Chocolate Day.
It is also
The Autumn Equinox
and the Festival of Mabon
Dear Diary Day,
Elephant Appreciation Day,
Hobbit Day,
and
National White Chocolate Day.
It is also
The Autumn Equinox
and the Festival of Mabon
Daily Almanac
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2009.
There are 100 days left in the year.
Today In History September 22
There are 100 days left in the year.
Today In History September 22
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Algiers, Alger, Algeria
Tabor, Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Pune, Mahrashtra, India
Kuwait, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
Chimbote, Ancash, Peru
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Rome, Lazio, Italy
London, England, United Kingdom
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Heerlin, Limburg, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Lige, Lige, Belgium
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Algiers, Alger, Algeria
Tabor, Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Pune, Mahrashtra, India
Kuwait, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
Chimbote, Ancash, Peru
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Rome, Lazio, Italy
London, England, United Kingdom
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Heerlin, Limburg, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Lige, Lige, Belgium
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
If work were a camping trip, you'd be in charge of the grill.
Why?
For one thing, everybody trusts you when it comes to handling fire.
You can light it, you can keep it burning, you can make sure it doesn't get so big that is sets the paper plates and tablecloths on fire.
Further, people trust you to distribute the hot dogs fairly, equitably and fully cooked.
Yep, it's no wonder you're the office equivalent of the grill chef -- who else is as trustworthy as you?
If work were a camping trip, you'd be in charge of the grill.
Why?
For one thing, everybody trusts you when it comes to handling fire.
You can light it, you can keep it burning, you can make sure it doesn't get so big that is sets the paper plates and tablecloths on fire.
Further, people trust you to distribute the hot dogs fairly, equitably and fully cooked.
Yep, it's no wonder you're the office equivalent of the grill chef -- who else is as trustworthy as you?
Aw shucks! Now ya gone and done made me blush.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
