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Yes, as long as you don't copy anything that Disney added to it, or infringe on any of Disney's trademarks. There's actually companies who create "Mockbusters"
by wisty 13y ago
Yes, as long as you don't copy anything that Disney added to it, or infringe on any of Disney's trademarks.
There's actually companies who create "Mockbusters" - movies with similar titles to the latest hits, to con people into buying them. They tend to walk a fine line, but they do OK (although they piss off a lot of customers).
- nitrogen 13y agoI seem to recall there being an R-rated movie called "Pirates" at the same time as and with a cover that looked remarkably similar to that of "Pirates of the Caribbean." I never watched it, but IIRC the cover was confusing enough that Blockbuster had to put "Contains content not suitable for children" stickers on it. I consider this practice just as unethical as hosting adult content on squatted domain misspellings of common sites.
- wisty 13y agoThere was a porn version called "Pirates", but porn versions are satire, not mockbusters. And yes, there were a few confused purchases, but it was much higher budget than most mockbuster. I think there actually mockbuster versions of Pirates (cheap porn, posing as expensive porn, which was itself a "satire" of a Disney movie). Most mockbusters are made by 1-5 young animators, and they do the scripts and voice acting themselves. Pirates was notable for being one of the most expensive pieces of porn ever made (since it a real boat).