Hey guys, I thought I'd ask this here as many of you have probably dealt with this kinda thing themselves.
What's the deal on copyrights with Aliens-related stuff? I mean, I'm sure Paramount (or Fox or whoever it is) owns copyrights on Aliens, the creatures, the pics from the movies and all... But what about the Colonial Marines? And the extended universe?
Specifically, because I have the feeling I'm not being very clear here: I'm thinking about writing short stories set in the Aliens expanded universe. So far, it's no one's business if I do that for myself, or let a few friends read them for free.
But: what if I were to have the stories compiled and bound in book format, and sold them, say, to you guys? And I mean at cost, no to make a profit (which I automatically assume to be indeed a breach of copyright) - just pay for the binding and paper.
What would the situation be in this case?
Just curious - I still have a novel to finish before I can even think seriously about starting those stories, but it pays to be prepared.
Cpl Saincantin, J. A07/TQ0.0.82143E1