Quick, let's mail them an embedded virus or Microsoft Antispyware beta (=embedded virus).
Interplay in trouble.
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Sander said:
I'm surprised.
Since the topic is Interplay in trouble, I thought I'd post this. It just came to my attention this morning.
California Manufacturers Sued for Unauthorized Use of
Mike Sigel's Name in 'Virtual Pool 2' Video Game
CHICAGO, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Pool Player Mike Sigel filed
a lawsuit today against computer game manufacturers, Interplay Entertainment
Corp and Celeris, Inc., for using his name and likeness without his
permission.
The complaint alleges that, without authorization or compensation, the two
California-based companies developed, manufactured, and sold "Virtual Pool 2,"
which has capitalized on Sigel's prominence by using his name without Sigel's
permission in its advertising and packaging. Sigel has won over 100 major
tournaments, including six U.S. Opens and five World Championships, and is
currently ranked first on the International Pool Tour.
The CD-Rom game at issue features video clips of Sigel offering tips on
strategy and technique, and prominently uses his name in its packaging and
marketing. Such marketing diminishes Sigel's own brand, including a line of
billiards equipment bearing his name as a trademark.
Sigel's lawsuit seeks to stop the companies from selling the "Virtual
Pool" product line that uses his name, image and voice, and also to recover
damages based on profits derived as a result of their unauthorized use.
California Manufacturers Sued for Unauthorized Use of
Mike Sigel's Name in 'Virtual Pool 2' Video Game
CHICAGO, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Pool Player Mike Sigel filed
a lawsuit today against computer game manufacturers, Interplay Entertainment
Corp and Celeris, Inc., for using his name and likeness without his
permission.
The complaint alleges that, without authorization or compensation, the two
California-based companies developed, manufactured, and sold "Virtual Pool 2,"
which has capitalized on Sigel's prominence by using his name without Sigel's
permission in its advertising and packaging. Sigel has won over 100 major
tournaments, including six U.S. Opens and five World Championships, and is
currently ranked first on the International Pool Tour.
The CD-Rom game at issue features video clips of Sigel offering tips on
strategy and technique, and prominently uses his name in its packaging and
marketing. Such marketing diminishes Sigel's own brand, including a line of
billiards equipment bearing his name as a trademark.
Sigel's lawsuit seeks to stop the companies from selling the "Virtual
Pool" product line that uses his name, image and voice, and also to recover
damages based on profits derived as a result of their unauthorized use.
Mike Sigel is suing Interplay for *money*?
Poor Mikey... So determined... so naive...
Poor Mikey... So determined... so naive...
Just saw this too
Form SC 13G
Interplay filed a Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals regarding Solange Caen
From what I can determine a SC 13G/A is a form filed with the SEC by an entity that holds more than 5% of the stock in a specific public company indicating they no longer hold more than 5% of the shares outstanding.
This brings to light Herve's statement - "lost all of my European companies and my marriage in this battle". I can not help but wonder if Solange was Herve's wife and she wanted him to take a different course of action and he refused, especially, if she threatened to take action as a large stockholder. Is it wrong of me to think even worse of Herve by using his wife as a proxy to control even more shares of Interplay stock. My view is that she grew tired of all the law suits and wanted him to walk away, step down as CEO/CFO, or even fire sale the franchises, and he steadfastly refused.
Form SC 13G
Interplay filed a Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals regarding Solange Caen
From what I can determine a SC 13G/A is a form filed with the SEC by an entity that holds more than 5% of the stock in a specific public company indicating they no longer hold more than 5% of the shares outstanding.
This brings to light Herve's statement - "lost all of my European companies and my marriage in this battle". I can not help but wonder if Solange was Herve's wife and she wanted him to take a different course of action and he refused, especially, if she threatened to take action as a large stockholder. Is it wrong of me to think even worse of Herve by using his wife as a proxy to control even more shares of Interplay stock. My view is that she grew tired of all the law suits and wanted him to walk away, step down as CEO/CFO, or even fire sale the franchises, and he steadfastly refused.
Or maybe he's been paying alimony with IPLY shares.
Cause... that would be hilarious...
Cause... that would be hilarious...
