Hergé Foundation
Founded | 1987 |
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Founder | Fanny Rodwell |
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Key people | Fanny Rodwell (CEO & Chairperson) |
Website | www |
Formerly called |
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The Hergé Foundation
Editions Moulinsart
The foundation has released many books on the subject of Tintin in French under the publishing name "Editions Moulinsart".
Awards
On 1 June 2006, the Dalai Lama bestowed the International Campaign for Tibet's Light of Truth Award upon the Hergé Foundation, along with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The award was the Dalai Lama's recognition of Tintin in Tibet,[2] Hergé's most personal adventure.[3] Accepting on behalf of the Hergé Foundation, Hergé's widow Fanny Rodwell stated, "We never thought that this story of friendship would have a resonance more than 40 years later."[2]
Rights issue
The Hergé Foundation has frequently litigated against other entities that attempted to use Tintin images.
TintinImaginatio
The name "Moulinsart" was chosen as the name for the foundation's commercial and copyright wing, set up to actively work to protect and promote the work of Hergé. It is named after Moulinsart, the château where Captain Haddock lives in the books (in the English translations, "Moulinsart" is known as "Marlinspike Hall").
On 20 September 2022, Moulinsart announced that its name was changed to TintinImaginatio. The organization stated the reason of the change is because it wants to bring the word Tintin back into name of the operational management and marketing activities, as well that the name is more recognizable internationally. Furthermore, the new name also reflects the new perspectives of opening up to the virtual world, the imaginary world, and the imagination.[9]
References
- ^ "Fondation Hergé". Tintin.com. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Dalai Lama honours Tintin and Tutu". London: BBC News. 2 June 2006. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ISBN 978-0-7195-5522-0.
- ^ "Moulinsart wil geld van Kuifjeclubs" [Moulinsart Wants Money from Tintin Clubs]. De Morgen (in Dutch). 28 April 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Tintin Fanclub Wins Legal Fight with Hergé Heirs over Image Rights". The Guardian. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ Jorritsma, Elsje (8 June 2015). "Erfgenamen Hergé machteloos tegen hobbyclub" [Hergé Heirs Powerless against Hobby Club]. De Standaard (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ "Moulinsart attaque des fans d'Hergé en justice et perd... à cause d'un document explosif" [Moulinsart Attacks Hergé Fans, Justice, and Loses ... because of an Explosive Paper]. La Libre Belgique (in French). Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ Johnston, Rich. "Moulinsart Loses Legal Case Over Tintin Rights". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ "Moulinsart changes its name". Tintin.com. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.