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47 minutes ago, Luminara said:

The story is public domain (Grimm Fairy Tales).  Go ape-shit with it.

The story may be public domain, but out of curiosity, if the character resembles, say, Disney's iconic look for the apple-tainted individual, does that create a violation?

 

Expanding on that further, if a work of any kind is derived from a public domain item, but the formal title for the new work is "SoAndSo's [insert fairy tale classic here]" does this make the new work a protected product at least in regards to the look, and possibly modifications to the character, story, or name?

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3 minutes ago, Techwright said:

The story may be public domain, but out of curiosity, if the character resembles, say, Disney's iconic look for the apple-tainted individual, does that create a violation?

I would avoid such a direct copy/homage.

 

4 minutes ago, Techwright said:

Expanding on that further, if a work of any kind is derived from a public domain item, but the formal title for the new work is "SoAndSo's [insert fairy tale classic here]" does this make the new work a protected product at least in regards to the look, and possibly modifications to the character, story, or name?

There are tons of other versions of those iconic fair tales - just go with a different character design.

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1 minute ago, Techwright said:

The story may be public domain, but out of curiosity, if the character resembles, say, Disney's iconic look for the apple-tainted individual, does that create a violation?

 

Probably.  Disney has to protect the copyright on their Snow White.

 

6 minutes ago, Techwright said:

Expanding on that further, if a work of any kind is derived from a public domain item, but the formal title for the new work is "SoAndSo's [insert fairy tale classic here]" does this make the new work a protected product at least in regards to the look, and possibly modifications to the character, story, or name?

 

Well, someone made a porn version of Cinderella in '77 and... it is copyright protected (just checked).

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25 minutes ago, Luminara said:

Well, someone made a porn version of Cinderella in '77 and... it is copyright protected (just checked).

crap, and I have two ghouls writing a porn version of that for the last month!  You know how difficult it is to get even a ghoul to cross the writers strike?  Brutal.  Ruined!  Now, where is that Shakespeare for idiots.  Gotta be something in there we can rip off.

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For any of those familiar with the I-series of modules from D&D (Tracy Hickman of DragonLance fame did a bunch in that series including the one's this relates to and the Ravenloft ones) The Lost Tomb of Martek module(I5 I believe and last of the Desert of Desolation series) made a perfect passing and humous reference that fits better for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves:    Snow Dwarf and the Seven Wites.   Perfect for a Necro/Cold mm 😛

 

Only other book from it I remember was Gone With the Air Elemental but there were more. 😛

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9 hours ago, Snarky said:

That explains this…

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This movie was amazing!

 

And leave George Hamilton alone ... could mess up his tan.

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13 hours ago, Snarky said:

Can I make a "Not even close to white and seven mostly not vertically challenged MM?" or is that too close to the next big screen movie?

 

Christina Henry wrote a few fairy tale books with unique twists.

https://www.christinahenry.net/?page_id=1216

 

I particularly like her version of the Little Red Riding Hood. The Girl in Red.

 

Maybe Snow White is a Giant and they are just regular men?

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7 minutes ago, Luminara said:

 

If that isn't already porn, my brain is taking it in that direction right now.

 

Well...damn

 

https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Seven-Men-Reverse-Romance-ebook/dp/B091CYFCRJ

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2 hours ago, JasperStone said:

 

Christina Henry wrote a few fairy tale books with unique twists.

https://www.christinahenry.net/?page_id=1216

 

I particularly like her version of the Little Red Riding Hood. The Girl in Red.

 

Maybe Snow White is a Giant and they are just regular men?

The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter was also a good placer to start looking at making sort of sideways fairy tales.

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17 hours ago, Luminara said:

The story is public domain (Grimm Fairy Tales).  Go ape-shit with it.

 

So are many of Disney's properties, but they aggressively and ceaselessly issue C&Ds and lawsuits over anything that so much as resembles a blurry reflection in a puddle of anything they can claim as their proprietary version.

 

Been there. Worked long on a project that involved a version of Zorro taken from the original, long-PD novels. There was no way (as a non multinational megacorp) to represent the character without crossing onto Disney's turf.

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4 hours ago, JasperStone said:

 

 I feel offended and at the same time I think they missed a chance to advocate for the workin man here. Snow White and the Seven Handymen. Think of the soft core porn opportunities!

 

(I'm not really offended)

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18 hours ago, Snarky said:

Now, where is that Shakespeare for idiots.

To be, or not to be; that is the question. Whether 'tis righter in the head to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and — nay, swive that!

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23 hours ago, Luminara said:

 

There's a porn Romeo and Juliet, too.

 

But, that's just Romeo and Juliet...

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13 hours ago, JasperStone said:

Maybe Snow White is a Giant and they are just regular men?

Rammstein did a music video with a similar premise. Go for it!

 

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On 8/11/2023 at 8:42 PM, Techwright said:

The story may be public domain, but out of curiosity, if the character resembles, say, Disney's iconic look for the apple-tainted individual, does that create a violation?

That would be where it crosses the line.  The character of Thor dates back many centuries in Norse lore.  In Norse lore, he had red hair.  If you make a blond Thor with a costume that looks like one of the Marvel ones, that's infringing.

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On 8/11/2023 at 6:35 PM, Snarky said:

Can I make a "Not even close to white and seven mostly not vertically challenged MM?" or is that too close to the next big screen movie?

 

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   And ya know, if you make any "Not even close to white and seven not vertically challenged MM", that is called a basic Mastermind. People do it all the time lol...
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