(exclusive media report)“Revolution of the Times”, which recorded the anti-extradition movement, was recently accused by the creative team of “Glory to Hong Kong” of using the song in the film without authorization, and the incident has not been handled for four months. In response this morning, director Zhou Guanwei admitted that he had made mistakes in handling copyright and apologized, but clarified that he did not require songs to be used only “exclusively” for “Time”. Thomas, a member of the “May Glory” team, took the initiative to contact “Independent Media” to show the contract drafted by “Time”, referring to the word “exclusive and permanent use rights”, and stated that since the two parties could not reach a consensus on the details, they would insist on Ask the movie to remove the song “May Glory”.
Rebutted that the contract contained the word “exclusive license”
In November last year, the creative team DGX MUSIC agreed to authorize “Times” to use “May Glory” at a “friendship price” of 30,000 yuan. fee. Thomas said that DGX proposed to increase the copyright fee on the 27th of last month, but because the film party did not respond, DGX changed back to the original 30,000 yuan to continue the negotiation the next day (28th). He also showed the contract drafted by the “Times” side, pointing out that the word “Exclusive perpetual license” was written on it, that is, “exclusive perpetual license”.
Critic that Zhou Dao has not publicly apologized for not processing the contract after half a year
Thomas pointed out that when “Time” handed over the draft contract on the 29th of last month, citing “a series of content releases in the next week or two” and a shortage of manpower, it hoped to post on the 24th of this month about copyright mistakes. I apologize, but DGX said that it has waited for four months, and now it has to wait another month, which shows disrespect and insincerity. He also pointed out that Zhou Guanwei never mentioned that the contract is expected to be processed after half a year, referring to the other party’s statement that “we are busy during this time, can we handle it later? If it is expected to be profitable, it will be at least half a year later.”
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Thomas said that because he felt that some of Zhou’s views were taken out of context, the two sides could not reach a consensus on the details. At present, they have decided not to discuss copyright cooperation with the “Time” side, and will insist on the removal of “May Glory” from the film.
Zhou Guanwei: The contract is only in the drafting stage and any amendments can be made
When Zhou Guanwei responded to “Double Media”, he reiterated that the contract is only in the drafting stage, and DGX can propose any amendments. He said that DGX has not replied to himself, but he still hopes to communicate with DGX in person, explain the contract to the other party, and will not give up to solve the incident.
Black Square Team: Zhou Guan has been authorized to use the MV material for free
“May Glory” orchestra and chorus version MV production team Hei Fangge issued a statement, saying that after receiving Zhou Guanwei’s inquiry in November 2020, he immediately authorized him to use the audio and video materials for free, “without the idea of charging any fees” .
Hefangge said that the clip of “May Glory” used in “Time” is a version produced by the Hefangge team, and they re-arranged, produced and recorded by themselves. The news video and aerial footage in it have been authorized. Clarified that “The Black Square Team does not represent the authors of “May Glory”.