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JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: U.K. Publisher Not Counting on Scheduled April Release of Lexicon Book

Companion Books
Posted by: Kristin
April 25, 2008, 12:08 AM

U.K. Publisher Methuen does not expect to meet the scheduled April release of Steve Vander Ark’s Lexicon book, as it has been postponed pending the court’s decision.

Peter Tummons or Methuen says he is “very confident” in RDR Book’s position, but says that he does expect Warner Brothers to appeal if RDR wins. Says Tummons:

“You can never quite tell about the US appeal system, but I think we are talking about a matter of some months. Eventually, I think we will be able to publish this autumn, which might turn out to be quite good timing for us.”

Tummons would not comment on what his company might do should RD lose the case.

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69 Comments

rotfang07

“Eventually, I think we will be able to publish this autumn, which might turn out to be quite good timing for us.” Peter Tummons Methuen.

Yep, that about sums this whole SVA/RDR project up. Good timing = Good Profits.

Posted by rotfang07 on April 25, 2008, 12:21 AM report to moderator
Alycia

I continue to be amazed by the shallowness RDR.

Posted by Alycia on April 25, 2008, 12:32 AM report to moderator
J

if they really fight for it, appeals can take years…

Posted by J on April 25, 2008, 12:32 AM report to moderator
Caput

The Bleak House perspective would say that we should expect a lot more of these pronouncements in the coming years:

“Yes, we should be able to publish in Summer 2010, which was exactly what we secretly planned from the beginning. Perfect timing!”

Posted by Caput on April 25, 2008, 12:35 AM report to moderator
RosieWeasley

That’s them, even in the face of metaphorical danger they are looking for profits.

Posted by RosieWeasley on April 25, 2008, 12:36 AM report to moderator
taylor

OMG IM 6TH!!!!!!!!! sorry, my goal in life is to be first to comment. sorry :P i love the website, but i dont want the book to be published. call me cold hearted but sorry…wishing for HBP pictures…

Posted by taylor on April 25, 2008, 12:39 AM report to moderator
English Ivy

I know the trial is important, but honestly, at this point, I just want some official HBP pictures. Why are we having to wait so long, I wonder?

Posted by English Ivy on April 25, 2008, 12:42 AM report to moderator
Old Mr Toad

Mr. Tummons should wipe off his chin… He’s drooling mad!

“Bleak House” Indeed should RDR prevail.

OMT

Posted by Old Mr Toad on April 25, 2008, 12:50 AM report to moderator
abandonedboyjon

yeah, where are the HBP pictures?! oh, and RDR has to lose.

Posted by abandonedboyjon on April 25, 2008, 12:53 AM report to moderator
English Ivy

Sorry, just wanted to clarify that my complaint about the lack of HBP pictures was not directed at Leaky. It was just an expression of general impatience that nothing official has been released yet from the Powers That Be. I’m sure Leaky will have the pictures posted as soon as WB releases them. :)

So, about that trial…. I’m definitely pulling for Jo/WB.

Posted by English Ivy on April 25, 2008, 01:06 AM report to moderator
Kerri

Every night I go to bed and I tick off a day on my calendar until November 21st, only a few more days till the HBP trailer!

Wow he sure is cocky. I’m so confused because there’s so many opinions on different sides. I just want to know what’s what and who seems to be in the favor of the judge.

Posted by Kerri on April 25, 2008, 01:06 AM report to moderator
bleakly

if they are hoping to publish, better hope that someone would buy it.

Posted by bleakly on April 25, 2008, 01:07 AM report to moderator
Mad_Eye_Seeker

That publishing company is stuck up. They are way too confident in the results of this case. RDR will lose.

Posted by Mad_Eye_Seeker on April 25, 2008, 01:08 AM report to moderator
younger granger

Wow. this is so stupid. I hope they do appeal, because appeals can take years and tons of money, so Jo would be well set against RDR if she really wanted to. Here’s to hoping that an appeal won’t be needed in the first place. ;)

Posted by younger granger on April 25, 2008, 01:09 AM report to moderator
Kevin

I know the trial is important, but honestly, at this point, I just want some official HBP pictures. Why are we having to wait so long, I wonder? Posted by English Ivy on April 24, 2008 @ 08:42 PM

Look on the bright side – when all this trial business is over, we can get the HBP pictures, and the news will be evenly spaced out!

Posted by Kevin on April 25, 2008, 01:25 AM report to moderator
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