>Are you sure "Luke Skywalker" is copyrighted? The lead singer (lead
>rapper?) of 2 Live Crew (Luther Somebody) uses the stage name "Luke
>Skywalker". Otherwise, he doesn't mention the movie at all. Your
>statement sounds right, in general, though - if it *was* trademarked,
>you would have to write for permission.
Yes, Luther (Campbell I think) used the name Luke Skyywalker, and his
label was, therefore, Luke Skyywalker records. Whoever holds the
copyright on StarWars went to him and threatened to sue if he changed
it, despite the two ys. If you notice, every album after Nasty As They
Wanna Be is led with Luke, and printed by Luke Records.
Not that I can stand their music. :)