H2O #99: In Which We Discuss Copyright, Cosplay, and Cheerleaders

February 5, 2016 SciFi4Me Staff 1140 Views 1 Comment Alec Peters, Axanar, copyright, cosplay, fan films, Fashion & Lifestyle, Legal, Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios, Short Films, Star Athletica, Star Trek, Star Trek Continues, Star Trek news, Star Trek: Axanar, Star Trek: New Voyages, Varsity Brands, visual arts, Web Series

Paramount Pictures and CBS are suing the Axanar production. Marvel issued a take-down order on X-Men: Danger Room Protocols. And there’s this copyright infringement case that looks to be headed to the Supreme Court. The argument, over whether or not cheerleader uniforms can be protected under copyright, has some wondering if there will be implications for cosplayers.

Is the era of fan-created art coming to an end?

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