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Russian Cinemas Get Help to Bypass Sanctions to Screen “Avatar: The Way of Water”

TorrentFreak

For the Russian cinema industry, the effect of sanctions is devastating. In fact, Russia’s Association of Cinema Owners warned that the entire industry could collapse. This includes the use of pirated films , with some converted to Digital Cinema Packages (DCP) so they can be displayed on the big screen. Evading Sanctions.

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U.S. Copyright Groups Are Concerned About Russia’s Handling of Online Piracy

TorrentFreak

Apparently, many people are turning to piracy instead and even some local cinemas have followed suit. While clearly illegal, the chairman of the Russian Association of Cinema has sympathy for the plight of these struggling theater owners. . These cinemas reportedly source their content from pirate sites. “As U.S.

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3 Count: Lit Appeal

Plagiarism Today

1: Music Producer Challenges Copyright Infringement Claims Over Hit Rap Song. As a result, government agencies overseeing telecoms and cinemas have come together to create a cooperative plan, one that mimics the approach taken in Portugal. 3: Jeff Koons Sued for Copyright Infringement in ‘Made in Heaven’ Series.

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Mayor Shows Pirated Copy of “Inside Out 2” on Town Square Big Screen in Brazil

TorrentFreak

There are no official movie theaters nearby, so locals would normally have to travel for several hours to see a film that’s still in cinemas. No copyright infringement intended As far as we know, there are no legal consequences for the mayor. This would be unthinkable in the United States and many other countries.

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Police Arrest Man For Uploading ‘Parasite’ Movie Edit to YouTube

TorrentFreak

For copyright holders in Japan, this is a step too far and last year several ‘Fast Movie’ uploaders discovered that criminal copyright infringement offenses had been attributed to their YouTube uploads. ‘Fast Cinema’ Uploader Speaks With The Media.

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US Court Orders Every ISP in the United States to Block Illegal Streaming Sites

TorrentFreak

Earlier this year, producer and cinema investor Moshe Edery fired warning shots across the bows of Mastercard, Visa and American Express for continuing to provide payment processing to pirate streaming sites. to each pay $7,650,000 in statutory copyright infringement damages related to 51 registered works owned by the plaintiffs.

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Beyond the Big Screen: The Legal Odyssey of Film Titles in India

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction The year 2023 was a high for Indian cinema- with the love of the country for the big screen soaring high with box office numbers. The appreciation and experimentation of OTT content have shown that India Cinema is back again. Conclusion Film titles have more meaning in the vast realm of Indian cinema than just being names.

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