Wednesday's Quote of the Day
08:48 UK time, Wednesday, 9 April 2008
"It probably wouldn't be much good if you were a Secretary of State in Peckham" - Michael Bloch QC comments on a Stormtrooper outfit in the Lucasfilm court case.
Despite the menace of a real Stormtrooper hanging over him in court, Michael Bloch QC points out that the outfit wouldn't be all that protective in outer space or inner cities. British designer Andrew Ainsworth of Twickenham, London, is accused of copyright infringement. Mr Ainsworth made costumes for the original 1977 Star Wars film and has come into Lucasfilm's sights by continuing to manufacture and sell them independently. Cue lots of reporting of George Lucas' company reacting with the swiftness of an Imperial force moving to crush a rebel uprising. The case continues.
(Times)
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