Archives for: August 2009

The Mouse Gets Even Mightier

By Richard Amada on Aug 31, 2009 | In Literary, Cinema, TV, Radio

Media giant Disney has announced it's acquiring Marvel Entertainment for a reported $4 billion. What's particularly significant about that—at least from an artistic property perspective—is that it means Disney will be acquiring about 5,000 character… more »

The Show Must Go On...But Not Necessarily the Actor

By Richard Amada on Aug 28, 2009 | In Performing Arts

Yes, yes...we all know the show must go on. But not the actor if he gets mercury poisoning. A New York Times article reports that an arbitrator has ruled in favor of actor Jeremy Piven, saying that Mr. Piven didn't violate his contract when he droppe… more »

Holden Caulfield Still the Outsider...Even in Court

By Richard Amada on Aug 21, 2009 | In Literary

Apparently reclusive author, J.D. Salinger, now has more to battle than just the Swedish author he's trying to stop from publishing a new book that utilizes both Salinger's own likeness and that of his most famous character, Holden Caulfield of the novel… more »

Is It "Progress" or Infringement You're Wearing

By Richard Amada on Aug 19, 2009 | In Visual Arts

Maybe I ought to just start a whole new blog dedicated to T-shirt art... Yes, my friends, once again the ubiquitous President Obama "Hope" image has found its way onto a T-shirt—this time with the word "progress" printed on it. I saw it today for t… more »

Once Again, the T-Shirt Is at the Core of the Concern

By Richard Amada on Aug 13, 2009 | In Cinema, TV, Radio

If someone were attempting to gauge the very core of current concern to the arts world based on the content of this blog, a person might very well come to the conclusion that it's all about the humble T-shirt. Once a mere undergarment designed to prev… more »

"Hope" Still Making the Rounds (and Tees)

By Richard Amada on Aug 5, 2009 | In Visual Arts

Artist Shepard Fairey isn't out of the woods yet regarding the lawsuit the Associated Press filed against him for his use of an AP photo as the basis of his iconic "Hope" poster of President Obama. That case is still pending. But, meanwhile, litigati… more »

Second Illegal Music Sharer Feels Wrath of Record Labels

By Richard Amada on Aug 3, 2009 | In Music

For the second time, an average citizen has been clobbered by the record labels who are trying to crack down on illegal digital file sharing of copyright protected music. This time it was a Boston University student who had admitted to the unauthorized… more »