Stomp The Yard!

BluGotti1920 · #1 12-09-2006, 11:03 PM

Are you going to see it??

ladyb08 · #2 12-10-2006, 01:33 PM

It sounds interesting enough, I think I'll give it a shot.

Intense1920 · #3 12-10-2006, 06:58 PM

No, I won't be seeing it.

LoisLane · #4 12-13-2006, 10:08 PM

What's interesting is the boycott controversy between the Alphas and the films producers. I wanna see it just to see what the fuss is about!

ladygreek · #5 12-14-2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LoisLane

What's interesting is the boycott controversy between the Alphas and the films producers. I wanna see it just to see what the fuss is about!

Trademark infringement. That's what the fuss is about. This lawsuit as well as my sorority's suit against BSP is important for all of us, as they could set a precedent for keeping folx from wantonly using our orgs for their own benefit.

jojapeach · #6 12-14-2006, 12:10 PM

^^^ Exactly why I won't be seeing the movie. To my knowledge, my sorority hasn't taken an official stance with the Alphas, but I want to support my fellow Greeks in protecting their trademarks and their organization. If someone can come along and use Alpha's symbols all willy nilly despite documentation that demands for a cease and desist, who says it won't happen to my beloved Sigma or any other D9 org?

Nope, I shan't be financially supporting it despite the fact that my niece's elementary step team was chosen to be in the film. I'm sure it'll make it to HBO or Cinemax.

radiantblu2005 · #7 12-22-2006, 11:50 AM

I didnt know anything about the lawsuits and i havent seen the trailer yet. Wow...things that ppl do now a days.

FatalDSTination · #8 12-27-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ladygreek

Trademark infringement. That's what the fuss is about. This lawsuit as well as my sorority's suit against BSP is important for all of us, as they could set a precedent for keeping folx from wantonly using our orgs for their own benefit.

So are Alphas pictured in the movie or what? I saw the trailer and didnt think I saw any real letters

Kamryn · #9 01-01-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ladygreek

wantonly.

You just taught me a new word. Thanks! It's been a while since I've had to look up a word in the dictionary.

Jazzynupe4 · #10 12-25-2006, 05:52 PM

Just to put it out there, My Partner and I are filing a Lawsuit against the producers of Stomp the yard. Why, Because it is our story that they stole. We wrote a very positive Script eight years ago, and Studios wanted us to change eveything about the Greeks. Some of the lines are even ours in the trailer. Again, I am sure the film is going to be a very good film .But we do not go out and recruit people to pledge our organizations in order to win step shows. if you want to see a good film check out "My Brothers Keeper" starring Sinbad, Vanessa Bell- Callaweay (AKA) and Shadrack Anderson. The film was written By Danielle Porter S G Rho and produced By Jeff Taylor and Deon Reid (KAY)

jojapeach · #11 12-27-2006, 01:54 AM

OK, I saw on a NPHC listserv that there was a favorable resolution between Alpha Phi Alpha and Sony including a large donation to the MLK Memoral Fund. I'm glad a positive precedent was set for our organizations.

I still shan't see that wackness. In my years of attending step shows, I've never seen two step teams face each other on the same stage at the same time. I'm mad that some of the creative forces behind this movie are Greek, but they still managed to put together this gobbledygook that veers that far left of what happens in step shows. I've also never seen that many men step at one time.

I hope none of y'all support this film. There have to be other black films to support in 2007 besides this mess. My money will not send an okay that people want to see completely fabricated Greek Life. *insert nasty names here*

@ Jazzynupe4: Good luck with the lawsuit. I hope it works in your favor if what you alleged is true.

MeezDiscreet · #12 01-03-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jojapeach

OK, I saw on a NPHC listserv that there was a favorable resolution between Alpha Phi Alpha and Sony including a large donation to the MLK Memoral Fund. I'm glad a positive precedent was set for our organizations.

I still shan't see that wackness. In my years of attending step shows, I've never seen two step teams face each other on the same stage at the same time. I'm mad that some of the creative forces behind this movie are Greek, but they still managed to put together this gobbledygook that veers that far left of what happens in step shows. I've also never seen that many men step at one time.

I hope none of y'all support this film. There have to be other black films to support in 2007 besides this mess. My money will not send an okay that people want to see completely fabricated Greek Life. *insert nasty names here*

@ Jazzynupe4: Good luck with the lawsuit. I hope it works in your favor if what you alleged is true.

I love you for using the words "shan't" and "gobbledygook."

sexydove · #13 01-03-2007, 10:25 PM

Well I'll be seeing it. I might as well it almost reminds me of Drumline and that was a good movie. I understand the whole trademark infringement, but that makes me want to see it even more to understand what the whole issue is about. The thing I don't understand is that the creator or the producer of the movie is an Alpha. I thought the movie may promote a positive image for all Greeks.

f8nacn · #14 01-03-2007, 10:39 PM

Wow...after reading the comments int his thread...I'm not sure if I will spend money to see it...but wait until Netflix brings it out. It does look appealing to the eye though.

jojapeach · #15 01-09-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MeezDiscreet

I love you for using the words "shan't" and "gobbledygook."

I'm just all late. Thanks for the admiration of the vocab.

I'm sticking by my choice, and I hope that those who spend their money enjoy it. As for moi, I'm still urging my friends and family to not see that movie in the theaters.