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Sam Raimi Stops Unauthorized 'Evil Dead' Sequel

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As there would be any doubt that Sam Raimi would not win against Award Pictures for trying to make an unauthorized Evil Dead sequel:

Sam Raimi has prevailed in his effort to stop a production company from releasing an unauthorized sequel to his classic horror trilogy The Evil Dead.

In May, Renaissance Pictures — formed in 1979 by Raimi, producer Robert Tapert and actor-producer Bruce Campbell for the purpose of making the first Evil Dead film — sued Award Pictures, which was in the midst of making Evil Dead 4: Consequences. The movie was alleged to be interfering with Raimi’s plan to make his own sequel for Sony Pictures and FilmDistrict.

After the lawsuit was filed, Award Pictures and its president Glenn MacCrae failed to respond in court.

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Fake Evil Dead Remake Trailer

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There’s a fake fan-made trailer floating around on Youtube. The video was taken from Lordi’s video for Blood Red Sandman set to the Amityville Horror theme.

Thanks Swofty for the find!

NECA Evil Dead II Series 2 Figures Shipping End of July

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NECA just announced they will be shipping series 2 of their Evil Dead II figures later this month. Included in series 2 are Hero Ash and Henrietta:

Boomstick Included
Hot on the heels of our most groovy Evil Dead 2 Series 1 action figures, we’re thrilled today to renew our membership in the Cult of Campbell with the brand new Evil Dead 2 Series 2! Shipping later this month (July, in case you needed to know), the latest installment in what is hopefully a minimum 57-series line features an all-new Hero Ash and our first-ever Deadite figure, Henrietta!

NECA Evil Dead 2 Hero Ash
NECA Evil Henrietta
NECA Evil Henrietta

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Exclusive SDCC 2012 Hero From The Sky Ash figure Revealed

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NECA today revealed their San Diego Comicon 2012 exclusive figure, Hero From The Sky Ash:

We’ve done Ash before in a series of Evil Dead 2 7″ action figures, but Hero from the Sky Ash — aside from being SDCC exclusive — perfectly captures one of the most important moments in Evil Dead 2. A sepia-toned paint job brings out not just nostalgia for the 25th Anniversary of Evil Dead 2, but also the desert Ash found himself (and his car, oddly enough) transported to. Just look at the surprise on that face.

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Sam Raimi Suing Over Rights to Evil Dead Sequel

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Directors and Producers especially Sam Raimi should be careful when they say they’ll never to do a sequel to a beloved franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Raimi and Renaissance Pictures is suing Award Pictures for objecting to their trademark registration. Award Pictures is alleging that since Sam said he would not do another Evil Dead movie, he abandoned the franchise.

“This statement is a public declaration by the defendant that the defendant abandoned the alleged ‘mark,’ Evil Dead, decades ago,” says Award Pictures in papers to the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Award Pictures goes on to say that even if Evil Dead was a valid mark upon the release of the first film, the sequels can’t be counted as continued use because they were both “works for hire” and “single works.” Additionally, the company points to 20 other motion pictures that have used “Evil Dead” within their title over the years, saying that Renaissance has exhibited “uncontrolled, unregulated, and undefended use of Evil Dead.” Finally, Award says Renaissance’s purported trademark claims constitute a defrauding of others in the entertainment industry.

Earlier this week, Renaissance struck back with a lawsuit against Award Pictures, saying it indeed has used its mark, for example licensing Evil Dead video games, dolls, clothing, memorabilia, comic books, etc.

According to the lawsuit, “As a result of Renaissance’s use of the EVIL DEAD mark and the cult success of the films and related products, the EVIL DEAD mark has acquired enormous value, has become famous among the relevant consuming public and motion picture trade, and is recognized as identifying and distinguishing Renaissance exclusively and uniquely as the source of goods sold and services provided under the EVIL DEAD mark.”