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"Andrew B. Jones" <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 3 Nov 1992 15:56:00 EDT
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All,
 
The problem of the music rights being secured for theatrical release of a film,
though not for some of ancilliary properties has occurred before.
 
There was a John Hughes film, perhaps _Sixteen candles,_ which includes one set
of rock songs for the theatrical release, and another for *all* video
afterward.  Not *one* of the songs in the affected film is included when shown
on cable, broadcast, or video formats.
 
This would be quite a feat, methinks, if it *is* _Sixteen candles,_ since the
song is, presumably what lead to the title of the film.
 
Does anyone know if this is the Hughes film that got, essentially, remade with
new music?
 
As a spin-off to this discussion, I remember that Paul Simon sued over the use
of his music from the _Graduate_ [Mrs. Robinson] being included in videotapes,
while no royalties were being paid to him.  I believe that he won his suit with
a large cash rewward.  I don't remember, though, if his suit was drawn in the
US.  He may havve won his award in the UK.
 
Interesting way of how looking at how movies can be "alterred," eh?
 
Best,
 
Andrew Jones

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