DVD piracy lower than thought

MAY 3 | The Motion Picture Assn. of America has released its first comprehensive study of worldwide piracy, and although the figures are grim, the organization now estimates that bootleg DVDs aren't as big a problem as it previously thought.

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Film ratings redux

MARCH 23 | When I was 9 or 10 years old, my parents called the local theater to ask a manager if PG-rated American Graffitti was an appropriate film for me to see. While the action struck me as thoroughly unnecessary then (of course I was mature enough!

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Industry site seeks consumer input

JULY 12 | LAS VEGAS—Motion Picture Assn. of America head Dan Glickman used Tuesday’s opening session to announce a new entertainment industry Web site that will collect data on consumer habits and wants as the industry embarks on a new era of digital movie delivery. MyMovieMuse.

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MPAA sniffs out DVD piracy

MPAA topper Dan Glickman -- who began his day discussing with Congress the ongoing problem of campus online piracy -- let the pups take center stage in the afternoon.

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Ammunition builds against pirates

Under a new program of the Motion Picture Association of America and the National Association of Theater Owners, theater employees who catch individuals camcording movies, notify the police and stop the recording can receive cash awards of up to $500.

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MPAA, BitTorrent move closer

, BitTorrent opens itself to partnering with studios and labels looking to take advantage of its low distribution cost and huge audience -- though it's unclear how many P2P users are willing to pay for content.

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CHANGING MINDS

NOV. 19 | WASHINGTON--The Motion Picture Assn. of America won't say exactly how many people it sued last week for illegally swapping movies over the Internet. "We don't want to turn this into a numbers thing," a spokesman said, though the number is believed to be north of 200.

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MPAA offers anti-piracy icon

FEB. 11 | The MPAA unveiled a proposed packaging icon that could be used by suppliers to convey authenticity and copyright protections and to promote anti-piracy awareness.

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MPAA, RIAA join 'Net2 team

Five months after bringing lawsuits against students at seven universities connected to the Internet2 network, the Motion Picture Assn. of America, along with the Recording Industry Assn.

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Glickman appointed new MPAA chief

Former Kansas congressman and agriculture secretary Dan Glickman will succeed Jack Valenti as president and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America. Valenti headed the group for 38 years before formally retiring today. He will continue as CEO until Sept. 1 when Glickman starts.

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