Overview

• The rights were won in a July eBay auction, with LimeWire confirming the $245,300 price and control of trademarks, domains, and social accounts.
• Executives say they will not resurrect the island festival, instead promising “real experiences” built around the brand’s notoriety.
• Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort was among competing bidders, and Reynolds publicly congratulated LimeWire after the loss.
• A waitlist and Fyre-branded merchandise are live as LimeWire teases a “reimagined vision” with specifics to be revealed in the coming months.
• LimeWire says Billy McFarland will not be involved, emphasizing that a new team will manage any future activations.