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Javaman

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14. If she signed a release form, she really doesn't have much of a case. here are the forms...
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 08:58 AM
Sep 2012

Standard Talent/Model release form...

In consideration of the sum of $ [type amount here] and any other good and valuable considerations, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I, being of legal age, hereby give [Production Company Name], their licensees, successors, legal representatives, and assigns the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use my name and to use, reproduce, edit, exhibit, project, display, copyright, publish and/or resell photography images and/or moving pictures and/or videotaped images of me with or without my voice, or in which I may be included in whole or in part, photographed, taped, videotaped, and/or recorded on [date] and thereafter, and to circulate the same in all forms and media for art, advertising, trade, competition of every description and/or any other lawful purpose whatsoever. I also consent to the use of any printed matter in conjunction therewith.

I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product or products or the editorial, advertising, or printed copy or soundtrack that may be used in connection therewith and any right that I may have to control the use to which said product, products, copy and/or soundtrack may be applied.

I hereby release, discharge and agree to save [Production Company Name], their licensees, successors, legal representatives and assigns from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise that may occur or be produced in the making, processing, duplication, projecting or displaying of said picture or images, and from liability for violation of any personal or proprietary right that I may have in conjunction with said pictures or images and with the use thereof.

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Standard General Release Form...

Whereas, I understand that my voice, name, and image will be recorded by various mechanical and electrical means of all descriptions (such recordings, any piece thereof, the contents therein and all reproductions thereof, along with the utilization of my name, shall be collectively referred to herein as the "Released Subject Matter&quot ,

Therefore, in exchange for $1.00, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and whose sufficiency as consideration I affirm, I hereby freely and without restraint consent to and give unto the Producer and its agents or assigns or anyone authorized by the Producer, (collectively referred to herein as the "Releasees&quot the unrestrained right in perpetuity to own, utilize, or alter the Released Subject Matter, in any manner the Releasees may see fit and for any purpose whatsoever, all of the foregoing to be without limitation of any kind. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, I hereby authorize the Releasees and grant unto them the unrestrained rights to utilize the Released Subject Matter in connection with the Video's advertising, publicity, public displays, and exhibitions. I hereby stipulate that the Released Subject Matter is the property of the Producer to do with as it will.

I hereby waive to the fullest extent that I may lawfully do so, any causes of action in law or equity I may have or may hereafter acquire against the Releasees or any of them for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, copyright or trademark violation, right of publicity, or false light arising out of or in connection with the utilization by the Releasees or another of the Released Subject Matter.

It is my intention that the above mentioned consideration represents the sole compensation that I am entitled to receive in connection with any and all usages of the Released Subject Matter. I expressly stipulate that the Releasees may utilize the Released Subject Matter or not as they choose in their sole discretion without affecting the validity of this Release. This Release shall be governed by Virginia law.

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Sounds like the director is an all-around dick. /nt Ash_F Sep 2012 #1
She should have had herself billed as Georgina Spelvin slackmaster Sep 2012 #2
Except that this situation is in no way like shouting "fire" in a crowded theater. Llewlladdwr Sep 2012 #3
Actually, both are examples of deliberate, malicious acts resulting in endangerment. eppur_se_muova Sep 2012 #4
so if I deem this repsonse as offensive, you will support me if I riot? It's just opinion nt msongs Sep 2012 #5
No, I would not support you, which is not the point, as you well know. eppur_se_muova Sep 2012 #6
it wasn't "quite likely" something he sought magical thyme Sep 2012 #17
I sit corrected. Thank you. eppur_se_muova Sep 2012 #25
Not sure about this... playingwithplato Sep 2012 #45
None of the US laws have long arm status ProgressiveProfessor Sep 2012 #19
Do you assume that people in a theater ONLY panic, dangerously, when they hear 'fire'? muriel_volestrangler Sep 2012 #8
Would there be such a thing as advertising if your position was reasonable? No. The reason there is patrice Sep 2012 #12
Yes, obviously, since advertising exists and my position is reasonable. eppur_se_muova Sep 2012 #24
I feel bad for the actors. Quantess Sep 2012 #7
The people in the theater can't help but hear you shout fire oberliner Sep 2012 #9
Other people are certainly harmed ... eppur_se_muova Sep 2012 #26
She was apparently duped oberliner Sep 2012 #30
Well, yes, the article was about these "separate issues", though my opinions were broader. eppur_se_muova Sep 2012 #33
Understood - but I was addressing the "fire in a crowded theatre" reference oberliner Sep 2012 #38
that sorry film is protected speech cali Sep 2012 #10
Protected speech means you cannot be enjoined from expressing it. eppur_se_muova Sep 2012 #31
good luck with that in this case. cali Sep 2012 #34
Actually, someone down thread pointed out something pretty interesting... Javaman Sep 2012 #39
She is not suing for "irresponsible speech". CJCRANE Sep 2012 #11
If she signed a release form, no matter what she claims, it won't hold water. read below... Javaman Sep 2012 #16
That seems pretty watertight but... CJCRANE Sep 2012 #18
Over the years, I have seen attempts to break a contract... Javaman Sep 2012 #20
Have you ever seen anything this blatant though? Bradical79 Sep 2012 #49
Oh yeah, I have. I have worked on... Javaman Sep 2012 #51
Not just the nature of the film, but the full script, and the genre of the film. ehrnst Sep 2012 #57
May she be the first of many. VWolf Sep 2012 #13
It will be the first and probably the last. If you are the parent of children who act, then you... Javaman Sep 2012 #15
I have read the release forms, but they never mention VWolf Sep 2012 #21
A lot of student and smaller indie type films... Javaman Sep 2012 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author thucythucy Sep 2012 #23
A hold over? What are you talking about javaman? concern4art Sep 2012 #47
Yes,they are standard forms... Javaman Sep 2012 #53
There is a business obligation to disclose the nature of the project. ehrnst Sep 2012 #55
Script changes are part of the business. Javaman Sep 2012 #58
Not genre changes that were intended prior to giving the script to the actors. ehrnst Sep 2012 #62
yeah, it's a matter of semantics now. Javaman Sep 2012 #64
Definitely - I'm SAG eligible, so I really can't do indie stuff anymore. ehrnst Sep 2012 #66
Good luck on SAG. :) Javaman Sep 2012 #70
If she signed a release form, she really doesn't have much of a case. here are the forms... Javaman Sep 2012 #14
Thanks for posting that, Javaman slackmaster Sep 2012 #28
"to the fullest extent that I may lawfully do so" ... interesting phrase. eppur_se_muova Sep 2012 #29
Entertainment law is big business in L.A.... Javaman Sep 2012 #36
So it all boils down to this comment you made.... concern4art Sep 2012 #48
Yeah, it boils down to money. Javaman Sep 2012 #50
She was given a bogus script. If it had turned out to be a porn film ehrnst Sep 2012 #54
more over... Javaman Sep 2012 #56
The form is a two way agreement. Seems that the 'producer's signature' was not Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #32
That's probably the best angle she can hope for... Javaman Sep 2012 #35
It is not a 'gray area' if he lied about his identity to them, there is NO contract Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #40
Actually there is a gray area... Javaman Sep 2012 #43
I'm thinking that's her legal strategy as well Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #42
If, however, she was given a copy of the full script - as she states she was ehrnst Sep 2012 #59
You would have also walked off the set. Javaman Sep 2012 #60
If the porn scenes were shot later, when I wasn't there, I couldn't very well walk off the set ehrnst Sep 2012 #61
Shot later? LOL Javaman Sep 2012 #63
Sorry - thinking Rushes, instead of Sides. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #67
Are you saying porn films are solid sex from opening to end? There often are minor bits uppityperson Sep 2012 #68
most porns are shot in a single day, most of the time two in a day. Javaman Sep 2012 #69
that may be, but they also add in other footage that isn't porn uppityperson Sep 2012 #71
this conversation has taken a very odd and strange twist. Javaman Sep 2012 #72
Because this is the basis of the OP? Because she might have been filmed in something that uppityperson Sep 2012 #73
Oh for the love of all things good, give it up. Javaman Sep 2012 #75
Well, excuse me for answering. Why such a nasty reply? Good grief. For sure I will stop uppityperson Sep 2012 #76
Not nasty. Javaman Sep 2012 #77
last-word-itis? uppityperson Sep 2012 #78
LOL Sure, why not? Javaman Sep 2012 #79
It sounds like the film is ruining the lives of everyone Jamastiene Sep 2012 #27
I think their best bet is a civil lawsuit. Javaman Sep 2012 #37
As an actor, I can see that she could argue that she was misinformed of the ehrnst Sep 2012 #41
I think added argument could be that now she is associated with the film... Javaman Sep 2012 #44
This is what's wrong with America and more and more of the world... concern4art Sep 2012 #46
Did you read the article? The script she received had no mention of Mohammed or religion. ehrnst Sep 2012 #52
This is what's wrong with America and more and more of the world... uppityperson Sep 2012 #65
I just finish watching the movie -Monty Python's Life of Brian- AlphaCentauri Sep 2012 #74
Her resume on IMDB and her profile on LinkedIn both have this movie as one of her credits TexasBushwhacker Sep 2012 #80
Why sue the director unless he's the producer as well? Darth_Kitten Sep 2012 #81
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