Character likeness question

[slater]

I'm using a drawing (not photograph) of John Goodman's character in 'The Big Lebowski' for a give away shirt at the place I work. Any info on character copyrights would be appreciated. I checked the archives but didn't see a straightfoward answer. If this really is a "gray area" let me know.
Thanks, Todd

[bdix]

If it's a "give away" I doubt you'll have any problems.

[slater]

It is a give away, but it would still be good to know for future reference. Like if I wanted to use some other movie character in a poster or anything else.

[jayryan]

do you work at a bowling alley or an army/navy surplus store?

[JGex]

http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html

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[slater]

thank you poster mistress, that was very helpful. I work in silkscreen printing place, I just wanted walter on a shirt.