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Post #111824

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FOX issuing takedown notices to Sith downloaders
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Date created
4-Jun-2005, 5:30 AM
MPAA Press Release (.doc)

Seems this New round against individuals is not receiving much major press yet, only story seems to be:
http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=816

"Today, it appears the MPAA is renewing is campaign against individuals. In a press release titled "MOVIE STUDIOS VS. INTERNET MOVIE THIEVES, ROUND FIVE!" the MPAA reiterated its "You can click, but you can't hide" propaganda.

These lawsuits are helping us raise awareness about the consequences of stealing movies using the Internet, said Senior Vice President and Director of Worldwide Anti-Piracy John G. Malcolm. There is something very disturbing about the fact that major blockbuster hits such as Star Wars III are available illegally on the Internet before they are even released in movie theaters. People swapping movies illegally online need to understand that this is theft and they will be held accountable.

According to the copyright law, the MPAA can seek anywhere from $30,000 to $150,000 for each movie distributed; depending on the intent of the individual. The MPAA did not state how many people were sued, or which networks they were participating on."
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