Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Jaws film poster

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OriginalJaws poster by Roger Kastel
 
ALT1 – JPG
Reason
High-resolution upload of the iconic film poster for one of the most popular American films, which was the highest-grossing film of all time upon its release.
Articles in which this image appears
Jaws (film), Roger Kastel
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Culture, entertainment, and lifestyle/Film
Creator
Roger Kastel
1) Given Mediawiki's difficulty rendering PNG, is that the best format for this file? EDIT: I note that the source is jpg.
2) The cited reference for public domain status is a dead link. Meanwhile, this copy has a clear copyright notice. How sure are we that this is free?  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 19:50, 29 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Here is an archived copy. This assessment from the Copyright Office seems to specifically be about the illustration of the shark and swimmer, rather than this poster as a document in and of itself; the report says that the illustration was originally published as the cover of the novel's paperback edition. One could argue that, if the Copyright Office holds the illustration to be public domain, the rest of the poster is, too, since it's just text and simple shapes that wouldn't be copyrightable on their own. That steers closer to original research than I think I'm comfortable with, though. Moonreach (talk) 20:28, 29 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • I finally got this one to work. That is... a heck of a read, and I'm curious if Commons/Wikimedia council have explored the implications of this decision (sounds like a lot of book covers may actually be PD). My concern about copyright is quelled - aside from the brief tagline, none of the text really seems to cross the threshold of originality for the United States, and the illustration is free. Still have a question about the format; since the original was a JPG, being PNG only prevents loss during re-use. A JPG would render better on Wikipedia.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 21:28, 29 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    Oh, I guess I linked the original instead of the archived copy I was reading. Sorry you had to go digging. Moonreach (talk) 22:51, 31 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
    No worries! It was a good read, and worth digging.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 18:46, 2 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, I missed that part. Much better now, thanks. Bammesk (talk) 13:45, 1 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. The instructions on top of the WP:FPC page say: "Reviewers are advised to monitor the progress of a nomination and 'update their votes' accordingly." Bammesk (talk) 21:55, 1 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'll update my vote, Support for either. Di (they-them) (talk) 23:16, 1 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Vulcan has affirmed his support towards ALT1. Vulcan❯❯❯Sphere! 06:31, 2 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I support ALT1. –Dream out loud (talk) 19:02, 2 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Jaws movie poster.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 15:28, 7 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]