Movie industry to sue fans

[prion]

If you have downloads on your site, beware...

EXCERPT
"Taking a cue from recording companies, Hollywood movie studios are preparing to file copyright infringement lawsuits against computer users it says are illegally distributing movies online, a source familiar with the studios' plans said Wednesday.

The lawsuits will target movie fans who share digitized versions of films over peer-to-peer networks, with the first wave of litigation planned for as early as Thursday, according to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity"

full article at

http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/sil...y/10091526.htm

[JediTrilobite]

Interesting, I'm glad that I watch everything on DVD.

[prion]

Interesting, I'm glad that I watch everything on DVD.

I think it's only a matter of time before TV studios say 'enough is enough' and start going after fan sites (like MGm went after SG1archive).

Hmm, I got a red dot for posting this news. Geez, must have stepped on someone's toes! (or someone who puts downloads on their site )

[aschen]

*looks at library of pirated films*

*ahem*

[Angel of Fire SG1]

Oh no!
They can't take away my STargate
*eyes TV guide*
I would DIEEEEEEEEE!!!!

And how would I make music videos!!
It's not like I wont buy the DVD's cos i have dodgy downloads.....

[Daniel Jackson]

If you have downloads on your site, beware...

EXCERPT
"Taking a cue from recording companies, Hollywood movie studios are preparing to file copyright infringement lawsuits against computer users it says are illegally distributing movies online, a source familiar with the studios' plans said Wednesday.

The lawsuits will target movie fans who share digitized versions of films over peer-to-peer networks, with the first wave of litigation planned for as early as Thursday, according to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity"

full article at

http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/sil...y/10091526.htm

It's about time the movie industry put a stop to illegal downloads. This is awesome news!