Nintendo shuts down Zelda fan film, four years in the making

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A few weeks ago, the fruits of four years of labor finally paid off for independent film studio BMB Finishes when its Zelda-based movie, The Hero of Time, was released for public consumption over the internets. Reaction to the film was mixed, but it seemed like everyone appreciated the 1,460 days of hard work that went into the feature-length film's creation. Apparently, that's not the case -- the movie's official site was updated on New Years Day, explaining that the studio had come to an agreement with Nintendo to stop distributing the film online.

The update sounds less miffed than you might imagine, stating, "we understand Nintendo's right to protect its characters and trademarks and understand how in order to keep their property unspoiled by fan's interpretation of the franchise, Nintendo needs to protect itself - even from fan-works with good intentions." The missive jokingly ends by saying, "I'm sure our next project will be right around the corner! No, it's not Majora's Mask." Yeah, that would be ridiculous. Twilight Princess, on the other hand, seems like a logical choice

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NickBarrittPosted:

AHH! Just wait until Zelda (Tom Cruise) hears about this, he won't be happy :P

theartftwPosted:

It really is pathetic when stuff like this happens... fans all over took a hit on new years :(

ZyconPosted:

so this fan movie is out on the internet already? if so i will look everywhere i can to find it. im a huge zelda fan and i cant even explain how many times i have beaten "zelda: Ocarina of Time" for the N64. if its been finished and is on the internet somewhere then can someone tell me or send me a link if you know where its at.

WrileJaromPosted:

Anyone know where I could download the movie? As people have stated, its out there still.

I really want to check this out and see how well it was done. Also, to who said this movie was worse

than the Super Mario Movie, that movie was actually a Studio film. This is independent right here.

There is a difference in what you should expect... believe it or not.

WizzyCharliePosted:

It looks even worse than the Super Mario Bros. film...

kirby145Posted:

No it's not too bad, they got it finished and released it so even though they can't distribute everyone else on the internet will.



It's better than the independendent fan games and such that decide to release the game when it is halfway done for a preview, and right after they get their cease and desist letter.



As long as you wait until it is 100% complete and release it, you may get a cease and desist but it will exist on the internet for everyone nonetheless.

DubsPosted:

That does stink for all that work

wilsamacgilsaPosted:

How much did nintendo pay them/threaten to sue?

xMrEaglePosted:

Ah....what a shame.

i used to love playing Zelda games when they first came out on the N64.