#1
Posted: 6/27/12 at 1:22am
This is hilarious! Extremely creative in my opinion!
Beauty and the Beat
Beauty and the Beat
#3
Posted: 6/27/12 at 6:31pm
That was very funny. According to Todrick's Facebook page, the Huffington Post has picked it up. I'm just curious though if the video could be considered copyright infringement using a song from Beauty and the Beast.
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#4
Posted: 6/27/12 at 6:43pm
It falls under parody. Disneycould push it but it would be very expensive for them and they probably would lose.
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#5
Posted: 6/27/12 at 6:46pm
Dottie---I'm pretty sure it's not an infringement since it's a parody (ala SNL or a "journalistic commentary"), but it sounds like they used original tracks, which may be protected.
I doubt Disney will do anything about it.
It's damn funny, too.
I doubt Disney will do anything about it.
It's damn funny, too.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#6
Posted: 6/27/12 at 6:48pm
Yeah, the only issue I could see is don't music parodies have to get permission to use the original music? Isn't that why some Forbidden Broadway songs would just be pastiches of a style instead of using the actual tune, or, for example, Simpsons parodies (or the minor uproar about Lady Gaga originally not letting Weird Al do his Born that Way parody?) I probably have this wrong, but have always been curious about the details.
#7
Posted: 6/27/12 at 6:59pm
I may be wrong about this, but I think the issue with Forbidden Broadway was that they were using the music for a set show, not either a cabaret/concert/variety or a "one off" parody. It's the difference between having to pay ASCAP or BMI a "usage fee" for a song and having to actually secure the rights to use it for a "book show" (or set show).
Thankfully, with Forbidden Broadway, nearly all estates concerned not only "waived" the rights, but they gave them their full blessing to use whatever they wanted.
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Thankfully, with Forbidden Broadway, nearly all estates concerned not only "waived" the rights, but they gave them their full blessing to use whatever they wanted.
Imitation is the highest form of flattery ... for some, but not all.
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Updated On: 6/27/12 at 06:59 PM
#8
Posted: 6/27/12 at 7:01pm
All I know is that I WISH they would continue and parody the entire movie like this. I would pay big $$$$ to see it!
#9
Posted: 6/27/12 at 7:03pm
Well, for that, they would need to get the rights ... and Disney's blessing, which isn't likely.
LOL
I'm gonna guess Disney won't even comment "officially" about it. They'll just let it be.
If the video's creators were trying to make a profit off of it or "sell" something by using the video, that would also be a different story. And a fast "cease and desist."
LOL
I'm gonna guess Disney won't even comment "officially" about it. They'll just let it be.
If the video's creators were trying to make a profit off of it or "sell" something by using the video, that would also be a different story. And a fast "cease and desist."
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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Updated On: 6/27/12 at 07:03 PM
#10
Posted: 6/27/12 at 7:05pm
Thanks for the feedback everyone!
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#11
Posted: 6/27/12 at 8:12pm
I know it will never happen, but I wish it would! Looks like it would be a fun 90 minutes to watch! 
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I love how LeFou's name is Lil' Fool. Hahaha
#12
Posted: 6/27/12 at 8:24pm
Isn't this the guy who scammed all of those kids out of money, a while back?
He was charging parents a fee to put their kids in a show that never happened?
And he should give the original idea to the guy who did the 'Hey Girl' video. It's obviously expanded on that idea.
Besides, I thought it was rather racist.
He was charging parents a fee to put their kids in a show that never happened?
And he should give the original idea to the guy who did the 'Hey Girl' video. It's obviously expanded on that idea.
Besides, I thought it was rather racist.
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Updated On: 6/27/12 at 08:24 PM
#13
Posted: 6/27/12 at 8:54pm
Yes. this guy is a scam artist. He did that version of OZ in texas....and diana degarmo was in it. It was a bad deal for the kids involved, shady business...and i remember him being REALLY 'showy' on American Idol and he was top 24---never made it to top 12 or something like that. sketchy.
#14
Posted: 6/27/12 at 9:15pm
Oh, wow. I had no idea that the guy is a scam artist. That's awful! But I think he did a good job nonetheless. Although, I'm not sure if I would've participated.
I don't think it's racist per se, just making fun of various stereotypes. However, it is extremely ratchet!
I don't think it's racist per se, just making fun of various stereotypes. However, it is extremely ratchet!
#15
Yea. Just a little scammy...
Posted: 6/27/12 at 9:19pm
Yea. Just a little scammy...
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#16
Posted: 6/27/12 at 9:44pm
He's a music man! He's a what? He's a what?
Yeah, that sucks.
Yeah, that sucks.
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#17
Posted: 6/27/12 at 10:06pm
Diva, wasn't he in Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl last summer?
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#18
Posted: 6/27/12 at 10:07pm
If there is a category for being both funny and uncomfortable due to reinforcing racial stereotypes it is this video... and McDonagh's A Behanding in Spokane.
#19
Posted: 6/27/12 at 10:09pm
Anyway, this clip is a huge scam off of a far superior parody that was hugely popular last year called, 'Bonjour Girl'. As of this point it has over 2.2 million hits.
It seems like Toddrick is always trying to find a way to scam himself into the industry- but it's just not goo enough.
I love the way his name is emblazoned on the opening credits instead of the clip title. It's quite telling what kind of person he is. You can read right through him.
Anyway...enjoy this.
it's quite a hoot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcuI6K9daIw
Bonjour Girl
It seems like Toddrick is always trying to find a way to scam himself into the industry- but it's just not goo enough.
I love the way his name is emblazoned on the opening credits instead of the clip title. It's quite telling what kind of person he is. You can read right through him.
Anyway...enjoy this.
it's quite a hoot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcuI6K9daIw
Bonjour Girl
Updated On: 6/27/12 at 10:09 PM
#20
Posted: 6/27/12 at 10:18pm
In my opinion, this was MUCH funnier than Bonjour Girl.
#21
Posted: 6/27/12 at 10:29pm
Actually both "Bonjour Girl" and "Beauty and the Beat" ripped off Wendy Ho who performed her ghetto parody of Belle, "Little Town" almost 10 years ago. She even uses the name Bomqueesha.
Everyone is always ripping off Wendy Ho, including Jennifer Coolidge who finally admitted she took Wendy's persona and copied one of her songs for a guest spot on Nip/Tuck.
Everyone is always ripping off Wendy Ho, including Jennifer Coolidge who finally admitted she took Wendy's persona and copied one of her songs for a guest spot on Nip/Tuck.
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#22
Posted: 6/28/12 at 1:16am
"In my opinion, this was MUCH funnier than Bonjour Girl."
I agree, although "Bonjour, Girl" had a couple of funny lines.
I agree, although "Bonjour, Girl" had a couple of funny lines.
#23
Posted: 6/28/12 at 7:22am
And "Bonjour, Girl" has been posted on YouTube for a long time now. I wouldn't think about Disney swooping in on "Beauty and the Beat" anytime soon.
... unless they try to "sell" something using the video.
... unless they try to "sell" something using the video.
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#24
Posted: 7/2/12 at 11:07pm
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