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[–] zed_proclaimer@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Space Balls is a parody, so it’s protected by different rules than something like a Streetfighter Clone, which is just a derivative mimicry

Lucas films was ready to sue over it and only relented because Mel Brooks signed an agreement saying he wouldn't do any merchandising.