Hendrix Bio-Pic Dragonslayer Films Vs. Experience Hendrix
For Immediate Release:
October 25, 2006 — Jimi Hendrix died more than 35 years ago, without a will and with a year left on his Yameta agreement. There has been no A-list film on his life and music in spite of the fact that he has been recognized as one of the greatest musician/guitarists of all time.
John Hillman was the managing director and owner of Yameta Co Ltd., which employed and funded Jimi Hendrix from December 1966 until his death in 1970. By copyright law at that time, a talent would have to actually write music, or go into the studio (the actual work became the copyright). Jimi Hendrix could never write music. Also, whoever paid actual studio expenses etc. was how copyright came into play. This is above and beyond the signed contract that Hendrix held with Yameta. The company’s contractual rights with Jimi Hendrix were assigned to John Hillman. John Hillman is the only survivor of Michael Jeffrey and Chas Chandler whom were also employed by the Yameta Co Ltd and involved in Jimi Hendrix promotions on behalf of the company.
John Hillman welcomes the prospect of an A-list feature film and various endorsements, sound tracks etc. to give proper justice to the Hendrix legacy and exponentially develop financial assets to Hendrix ‘actual’ family heirs. John Hillman has made arrangements with Elvier von Lear, executive film producer/owner & managing director of Dragonslayer Films/ Dragonslayer Music to exclusively develop the film and all business associated around in image and likeness. Elvier von Lear has already opened all sealed court documents and has done all significant research in preparation for the film. John Hillman has in fact facilitated Elvier von Lear with the copyrights and all other rights, which to this day remain, vested by him.
John Hillman is aware of the fact that Experience Hendrix has claimed certain rights since 1995 when there was an out of Court settlement between Leo Branton, the predecessor in title, and Al Hendrix. The reason for the out of court settlement was because neither party could show any evidence to a chain of title within the US court system. “New York probate court was unaware of judgements with Seattle Court; in turn, Seattle was unaware of New York, both were unaware of Los Angeles, London was unaware of all of the above and no one seemed concerned with the Swedish High Court’s decision on Jimi’s son, who was acknowledged and would over ride. Al Hendrix as main heir, which is what Janie Hendrix has based her territory on.
The predecessor in title Leo Branton had unlawfully registered songs of Jimi Hendrix as coming from Yameta and was therefore invalid. In 1985 the U.S. Government Attorney obtained over two tons of documented evidence relating to a major fraud by Leo Branton showing evidence of the creation, backdating of documents and defrauding the courts in litigation among other fraudulent matters.
Although Experience Hendrix initially obtained a Judgement in the UK Courts for the Performers rights only, something that would not be recognised outside the EU, the Judge did say he could be wrong and granted leave to appeal.
Performers Rights arose long after Jimi Hendrix’s death and were vested in Jimi Hendrix and consequently his estate, these are not rights, which are recognized in many countries outside the EEC.
Experience Hendrix lawyers and counsel did not claim Copyright or any other rights in the UK Courts. The words they used in their statement of truth said, ‘for the avoidance of doubt Experience Hendrix does not claim to be entitled to the copyright in the sound recordings’. Their Counsel also stated, ‘Experience Hendrix claim is for the proprietors of performers’ rights, not as proprietors of recording rights’.
The English High Court has given leave to appeal the legal principles upon which the decisions were based and the appeal has still to be heard.
Experience Hendrix has NOT claimed to have the copyright and other rights and they have brought no action against John Hillman or his licensee Purple Haze Records Limited and its owner Lawrence Miller. Lawrence Miller also is working in conjunction with Elvier von Lear.
Accordingly contrary to assertions relating to name & likeness, Experience Hendrix lost an action in the US Courts and do not have the rights to name and likeness. After losing the case they tried to cover up the order of the court.
No claim has been made by Experience Hendrix in the UK Courts or any other Court in respect of any rights against Elvier von Lear of Dragonslayer Films LLC. Any statement saying otherwise is completely false and without foundation. Likewise she does not have to seek permission from Experience Hendrix to complete this important project that is essential to the Legacy of Jimi Hendrix.
Elvier von Lear has been in contact with Experience Hendrix and has in fact been attempting to arrange for an amicable solution. Elvier von Lear is in contact with all of Jimi Hendrix’s biological siblings and his children.
Contact:
Elvier von Lear
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Lawrence Miller
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