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Fangoria has a report on Romero's 4th "DEAD" film and in part it says:
(A rights dispute is also delaying progress on LAND. "I have to do an arbitration with the MPAA over the titlt, and I don't know how long that's going to take." Romero elaborates that Richard Rubinstein, his former partner at Laurel Entertainment, has registered the title NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with the MPAA, despite the fact that Rubinstein did not form his relationship with Romero until long after the original NOTLD. Romero only recently joined the MPAA and is unsure when the arbitration would occur. He confirms that "that's what's hanging (LAND) up right now".
Some have called the new "DAWN" a homage and a tribute. They have said that it is being made by fans of the original. It appears that these "fans" may cause Romero to have to go to court to use the "DEAD" title for his 4th zombie movie. IMHO the only reason they would do that is because they want to take over the series. This won't change the future of horror. It won't even prevent Romero from making another zombie movie. He just won't be able to say that it's part of the NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD series nor will he be able to use the "DEAD" title. I just wonder what everyone thinks about this turn of events. I know I will not support a Richard Rubinstein movie again.
Fangoria has a report on Romero's 4th "DEAD" film and in part it says:
(A rights dispute is also delaying progress on LAND. "I have to do an arbitration with the MPAA over the titlt, and I don't know how long that's going to take." Romero elaborates that Richard Rubinstein, his former partner at Laurel Entertainment, has registered the title NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with the MPAA, despite the fact that Rubinstein did not form his relationship with Romero until long after the original NOTLD. Romero only recently joined the MPAA and is unsure when the arbitration would occur. He confirms that "that's what's hanging (LAND) up right now".
Some have called the new "DAWN" a homage and a tribute. They have said that it is being made by fans of the original. It appears that these "fans" may cause Romero to have to go to court to use the "DEAD" title for his 4th zombie movie. IMHO the only reason they would do that is because they want to take over the series. This won't change the future of horror. It won't even prevent Romero from making another zombie movie. He just won't be able to say that it's part of the NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD series nor will he be able to use the "DEAD" title. I just wonder what everyone thinks about this turn of events. I know I will not support a Richard Rubinstein movie again.
