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MPAA's Latest Salvo Against Online Piracy Launches

The Motion Picture Association of America launches online content clearinghouse, aimed at curbing piracy

MPAA Celebrates Court Victory Over Torrent Site

A legal victory for the major movie studios last week could translate into larger residual checks for performers.

MPAA Trumpets Court Ruling, Box Office Growth

The Motion Picture Association of America got a double dose of good news Thursday in the form of a court ruling that it considered a victory in its war against content piracy and the release of a new report showing box office growth.

MPAA-Backed Copyright Alert System Unveiled

The Copyright Alert System, which has been about two years in the making, is meant to monitor file-sharing networks and educate consumers on illegal activity with an eye to curbing future piracy. If it’s successful, that could lead to more robust residual checks for performers in the long run.

MPAA Chief Dodd: Original Online Programming Has Brought ‘New Golden Age’ for TV and Film

During a speech to the National Press Club in Washington, Dodd singled out Hulu’s original series ‘Battleground,’ Amazon.com’s TV pilots and feature films, and Netflix’s $100 million-original series “House of Cards” as signs the entertainment industry is evolving.

How Hollywood Benefits from Fiscal Cliff Deal

Legislation that saved us from falling over the “fiscal cliff” also extended federal tax credits for film and TV productions, but for how long?

Online Movie Piracy Group Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Former IMAGiNE Group leader Jeramiah B. Perkins was sentenced to a record-setting prison term for illegally recording and sharing movies online.

Hollywood Shifts Focus on Fight Against Piracy

Hollywood shifts tone in IP protection, focuses on enforcement.

Identifying Prominent Pirate-Friendly Overseas Websites

MPAA "grateful" for USTR pressure on Chinese website Taobao and others in the "notorious overseas markets."

Study: N.Y. Tax Incentives Generated $6.9 B in Spending

MPAA praises the report as further proof that film and TV production tax incentives stimulate the economy.