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The New Rights Aristocracy

by Jonathan Baker-Bates on August 7, 2009

Today’s news from Tinsel Town is that the heirs of J R R Tolkien and the charity they head, the Tolkien Trust, are seeking more than $220 million in “compensation” from New Line Cinema as a cut from the huge profits from the Lord of the Rings films. The family say have a right to […]

  • Tags: books, films, money, rants
  • Categories: Copyfighting, Culture & Society

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Here Comes Big Buck Bunny

by Jonathan Baker-Bates on June 1, 2008

It’s out! Not seen it yet, but I’ll be downloading as soon as I get out of the bath. In case you’ve not been following – Big Buck Bunny is a feature-length 3D animation – and this is what makes it special. Do them a favour and download it (preferably by BitTorrent if you can).

  • Tags: commons, downloads, films, freedom
  • Categories: Copyfighting, Culture & Society

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