Bob Dylan's Factory ban - page 2

14-12-2006 20:00

A trailer shows Quinn wearing Dylan's trademark harmonica brace and cap as he performs.

According to the New York Post newspaper, Snyder warned: "You appear to be labouring under the misunderstanding that merely changing the name of a character or making him a purported fictional composite will immunize you from a suit. That is not so. Even though Mr. Dylan's name is not used, the portrayal remains both defamatory and a violation of Mr. Dylan's right of publicity.

"Until we are given an opportunity to view the film, we hereby demand that all distribution and screenings immediately be ceased."

The Weinstein Company, which is releasing the film on December 27, has so far declined to comment.