
Protected
Grizzly
1976 · Film Ventures International · Dir. William Girdler
An eighteen-foot grizzly bear figures out that humans make for a tasty treat. As a park ranger tries rallying his men to bring about the bear's capture or destruction, his efforts are thwarted by the introduction of dozens of drunken hunters into the area.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Grizzly (1976), directed by William Girdler, is a U.S. production released during the 1964–1977 era. Under the Copyright Renewal Act of 1992, renewal was made automatic for all works in their first term of copyright on January 1, 1978. Therefore, the film did not require a manual renewal filing to remain protected; it was granted a 95-year term from its year of publication.
A search of the U.S. Copyright Office records confirms the original registration (LP46247) by Grizzly Films, Inc., with a publication date of May 12, 1976. The film was widely distributed by Film Ventures International (FVI) and later Edward L. Montoro's interests. While FVI eventually collapsed, the rights were subsequently managed and licensed through various successors. The film has seen continuous commercial exploitation, including high-profile Blu-ray releases by Severin Films and Scorpion Releasing, and it currently streams on major platforms such as Pluto TV and Tubi, confirming active rightsholders and enforcement.
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— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- U.S. Copyright Office Catalog (Registration LP46247)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
- Library of Congress Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE) 1976 Motion Pictures
- IMDb - Grizzly (1976) Distribution and Technical Specs
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.