"After all, sequels to books and movies are derivatives, or at least I cannot think of a single sequel that is not one in those media."
Halloween III: Season of the Witch shouldn't be considered a derivative work, as it shares almost nothing other than the title with the previous or subsequent Halloween movies. Michael Meyers isn't involved, it's about witches, and was basically a cheap attempt to cash in on the name recognition after some producers acquired the rights to the name.
LGJ: Wait, it's not a derivative?
Feb 5th 2010 2:49PM (Joystiq)Halloween III: Season of the Witch shouldn't be considered a derivative work, as it shares almost nothing other than the title with the previous or subsequent Halloween movies. Michael Meyers isn't involved, it's about witches, and was basically a cheap attempt to cash in on the name recognition after some producers acquired the rights to the name.