Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

New Products

MPAA Reduces Blame on College Students for Movie Piracy

MPAA Statement on Motion Picture Industry Losses Due To Piracy Among College Students

The following statement was made by Seth Oster, Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications for the Motion Picture Association of America, Inc.

In 2005, the Motion Picture Association of America hired LEK, one of the world’s top consulting firms, to conduct a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive study of the global economic impact of movie piracy. That study shed light on the international effects of motion picture piracy and gave the industry its first look at the extent of Internet piracy both domestically and in 21 other countries.

While in the process of recently updating that study with current data, we discovered there had been an isolated error in the LEK process two years ago that resulted in an inflated number for piracy by college students. The 2005 study had incorrectly concluded that 44 percent of the motion picture industry’s domestic losses were attributable to piracy by college students. The 2007 study will report that number to be approximately 15 percent — or nearly a quarter of a billion dollars in stolen content annually by college students in the U.S.

We take this error very seriously and have taken strong and immediate action to both investigate the root cause of this problem as well as to substantiate the accuracy of the latest report. Additionally, the MPAA will retain a third party to validate LEK’s updated numbers. We are confident that when the report is complete it will provide an accurate and reliable assessment of worldwide piracy.

Piracy remains a profound global problem that affects not only the motion picture industry, but consumers, the overall U.S. economy and American workers generally. American workers miss out on thousands of new jobs each year and billions of dollars in earnings, in addition to the cities and towns that lose millions of dollars in tax revenue – all due to piracy. The latest data confirms that college campuses are still faced with a significant problem. Although college students make up three percent of the population, they are responsible for a disproportionate amount of stolen movie products in this country.

We will continue to aggressively fight piracy on all fronts including working to forge alliances with other copyright organizations, deploying technologies that help combat piracy and working closely with governments around the world who recognize the importance of intellectual property to a strong economy.

About the MPAA
The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. (MPAA) serves as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries from its offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Its members include: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures; Paramount Pictures; Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.; Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation; Universal City Studios LLLP; and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Latest Products

Anker Nebula X1 Projector

New Products

Go wireless with the Anker Nebula X1 projector—perfect for creating a backyard movie theater without the hassle of cords. Maybe one.

JL Audio C6-653cs Speakers for Ford F-150 JL Audio C6-653cs Speakers for Ford F-150

Car Speakers

Upgrade your Ford F-150's audio with Garmin's new JL Audio C6 three-way speakers and Stealthbox subwoofer. Experience powerful sound and custom fit for your...

Bowers and Wilkins Px7s3 headphones in Indigo Blue and Anthracite Black. Bowers and Wilkins Px7s3 headphones in Indigo Blue and Anthracite Black.

New Products

Some of our favorite over-ear wireless noise cancelling headphones are getting a major update. But will tariffs make these practically unaffordable in the United...

Andover Audio SpinBase Max 2 Wireless Speaker under Turntable in Black Andover Audio SpinBase Max 2 Wireless Speaker under Turntable in Black

New Products

Designed to sit under any turntable, the $549 SpinBase MAX delivers room-filling sound with minimal footprint—ideal for vinyl lovers seeking performance and convenience in...

Roku New Products Unveiled - 2025 Roku New Products Unveiled - 2025

HDTV 4K & 8K TV

New Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are Around 35% slimmer than the competition and can be powered by a TV's built-in USB...

LG xboom with Will.i.am 2025 Bluetooth Speakers and Buds LG xboom with Will.i.am 2025 Bluetooth Speakers and Buds

Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

LG adds "abracadabra" to their xboom product line with the Grab, Bounce, and Stage 301 bluetooth speakers and Buds, tuned by will.i.am

Gift Ideas?

Cost-no-object Audiophile Gear

Floorstanding Speakers

When money is no-object in building a high-end audio system, this is the audiophile gear you'll want to check out first.

You May Also Like

Advertisement

ecoustics is a hi-fi and music magazine offering product reviews, podcasts, news and advice for aspiring audiophiles, home theater enthusiasts and headphone hipsters. Read more

Copyright © 1999-2024 ecoustics | Disclaimer: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.



SVS Bluesound PSB Speakers NAD Cambridge Audio Q Acoustics Denon Marantz Focal Naim Audio RSL Speakers