he may have a lame camera happy lawyer, but he has a point.But Lee has complained that TNN's name change would associate him with the "demeaning, vapid and quasi-pornographic content of Spike TV."
Among the network's planned fare: "Stripperella," an animated series featuring Pamela Anderson as the voice of an undercover operative who is also a stripper.
The question becomes-if you hear the name Spike TV do you associate that name with Spike Lee? I did. Given that Spike Lee is a director, his name is going to be more readily asssociated with the name of a television channel. On the other hand, I would rarely have any association of a compression spike and a television channel. Here the real argument is that a number of viewersa may tune in because they expect the Channel to have an association with Spike Lee. In other words the Channel "may" be trying to freeload on Spike Lee's fame. Similarly if you had Spielberg TV, you would probably think of the director.Originally posted by BurlySurly
No!
You are all wrong!
Remember that dog on Tom and Jerry? What was his name?
What's a move you pull in volleyball?
If you're riding a Jr. T., you may get a Compression ______?
He wasnt even born with the name "SPIKE" for chrissakes.
I agree, but he may be more prominently known among the black community. Within that community there may be a risk of confusion or association. If so, that may suffice.Originally posted by Spud
Do our grandparents, parents and kids know who Spike Lee is?
If yes, then he's got a claim. He ain't bugs bunny, Flipper or Colonel Klink in universal name recognition.
Originally posted by Spud
Do our grandparents, parents and kids know who Spike Lee is?
If yes, then he's got a claim. He ain't bugs bunny, Flipper or Colonel Klink in universal name recognition.
Dont you know she got the Hep?Originally posted by Serial Midget
Does anyone know if Pamela Anderson is still on the market? She's no spring chicken but what the hell - midgets aint picky.
No, he's a has been. His movies sucked anyway.Originally posted by Serial Midget
Ummmm - Spike Lee might be bigger than you think. I know his devotees are deadly serious about his work.
Crap. That won't wash out will it?Originally posted by BurlySurly
Dont you know she got the Hep?
We are a small cross section of the terminally cool cultural elite, so we know him. But - The dude still ain't no Ringo Starr. He is probably bigger than Pee Wee Herman, but well short of Hulk Hogan.Originally posted by Serial Midget
Ummmm - Spike Lee might be bigger than you think. I know his devotees are deadly serious about his work.
Hell yeah mutha fvcka... I couldn't agree with you more!Originally posted by Spud
Dont think Spike Lee is as culturally omnipresent has peeps would have him believe. This isnt changing the name to CokeTV. More like a radio station calling itself The Rock
Hey Spike, welcome to B-list celebrity world. Now sit down and shut-up.
You may be right, but I somehow doubt that Spike TV is marketing that that demographic.Originally posted by the law
I agree, but he may be more prominently known among the black community. Within that community there may be a risk of confusion or association.
Hmmm strong language. Are you implying the judge(s) is (are) idiots? Well maybe you should try to become appointed as a federal Judge. Good luck.Originally posted by Stinky Monkey
I am sorry but anyone who would hear that TNN is changeing their name to Spike TV and think of Spike Lee, is an Idiot.
Also what about the director Spike Jones? Is Spike Lee going to sue him to??
Yes I am. I think the song "Dominate Paradigm" by Jaya the Cat says it best:Originally posted by the law
Hmmm strong language. Are you implying the judge(s) is (are) idiots?
Word Homie!Originally posted by LordOpie
what it all boils down to is simply this...
how often do you hear Spike Lee referred to as just Spike?
Me? Never. Not even once have I heard him referred to by just his first name. In fact, when i see a movie poster or review, i think, oh, another Spike Lee movie or even A Spike Like Joint Production.
He has no basis for this suit.
He actually has a number of claims under different NY state law as well as a unfair competition claim. In fact, I think he bases his claims (in one form or another) on all three arguments you raise.Originally posted by Spud
Good comments Mr. Law I think you tried to answer this question in your P.S. statement, but it is a little fuzzy to me. What is the basis of his damage argument?
1) Viacomm intended to capitalize on his celebrity?
2) The name Spike Lee is so ingrained into the American Culture that any use of Spike may likely be considered an association with Spike Lee?
3) He has the right to protect his business enterprise action against entities using a form of his name (regardless of mass name recognition).
I had thought he was using No. 2 to establish the risk of damage while the name is widely recognized in some communities, it is not ubiquitous.
Dude, Kid Rock is tappin' that right now. Forget 'er....Originally posted by Serial Midget
Crap. That won't wash out will it?
word.Originally posted by BurlySurly
No, he's a has been. His movies sucked anyway.
Maybe the dog from Tom and Jerry should sue spike lee, and get his name changed.
That's true, but the president also mentioned several other "Spikes" that have influenced him as well.Originally posted by the law
But FYI-I read the complaint and one allegeation (if true) states that the president of TNN actually said in an interview that "the affinity with palintiff Spike Lee was one reason why defendants chose the proposed name "Spike TV".
Umm, i'm almost positive they are NOT marketing to blacks. While some may like the programming, it's heavily weighted to white, 18-35 yo guys who like stupid humor, sex, and just plain bullsh!t... I can't waitOriginally posted by the law
The name change is really only an attempt to boost saggin viewership by appealing to the African American viewers.
oh snap!Originally posted by Spud
For what it is worth. Mr. Lee apparently hasn't registered the domains spike.com or spikelee.com.
Just an observation......
Originally posted by pnj
but I could really care less. the tv is a pile of crap, I suggest you turn it off.
are you suggesting that Beavis and Butthead is less than quality entertainmentOriginally posted by pnj
Ibut I could really care less. the tv is a pile of crap, I suggest you turn it off.
well that and south park might be ok.......Originally posted by LordOpie
are you suggesting that Beavis and Butthead is less than quality entertainment