Could simpsons sue the creators of titanic

Apr 1, 2003, 8:12 PM ET7 posts by 6 postersalt.tv.simpsons

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Troy McClureApr 1, 2003, 8:12 PM ETalt.tv.simpsons

does the simpsons copyright include what is spoken, (as mentioned on the Dvd)homer simpson was the first one to say "im the king of the world" and Leo D. in Titanic repeated exact line. forgive me if its already been covered

Mr. CostingtonApr 1, 2003, 10:01 PM ET↩ Troy McClurealt.tv.simpsons

"Troy McClure" wrote in message news:3Oqia.2158$[email]...

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Short answer, "yes" with an "if;" long answer, "no" with a "but."

Daniel BurdieApr 2, 2003, 4:45 AM ET↩ Troy McClurealt.tv.simpsons

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Wouldn't happen. Simpsons and Titanic are both owned by Fox.

Aaron HirshbergApr 2, 2003, 12:50 PM ET↩ Daniel Burdiealt.tv.simpsons

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What about the movie that was being parodied when Homer said "I'm the king of the world"? Probably owned by Fox, too.

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Marcel BeaudoinApr 3, 2003, 1:11 PM ET↩ Aaron Hirshbergalt.tv.simpsons

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Freedom of speech laws allow for obvious parodies.

Chris FewerApr 3, 2003, 5:16 PM ET↩ Marcel Beaudoinalt.tv.simpsons

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They must be owned by FOX as well....

Aaron HirshbergApr 3, 2003, 1:54 PM ET↩ Troy McClurealt.tv.simpsons

"Troy McClure" wrote in message news:...

Yeah, the Simpsons crashed into an iceberg and sank. So who is gonna sue who now? Oops! The Simpsons did not sink on their maiden voyage!

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