Movie industry touts takedown of " largest" pirate streaming ring
The Motion Picture Association announced the dismantling of Fmovies, the largest pirate streaming operation, in collaboration with Vietnamese authorities, aiming to reduce piracy and protect creators' rights.
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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) announced a significant victory in the fight against online piracy, claiming to have dismantled what it describes as the "largest pirate streaming operation in the world," known as Fmovies. This operation, based in Vietnam, reportedly attracted over 6.7 billion visits from January 2023 to June 2024 and included several other pirate sites. MPA CEO Charles Rivkin emphasized that this takedown marks a shift from a "Whac-a-Mole" approach to targeting piracy at its source. The operation was conducted in collaboration with Vietnamese authorities and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), which includes major industry players like Amazon, Disney, and Netflix. Rivkin stated that the action would significantly reduce the availability of pirated content and protect the rights of creators. The MPA plans to continue working with U.S. authorities to pursue the operators behind these piracy sites. Additionally, Rivkin highlighted the need for U.S. legislation to enable site-blocking measures, as many American users still access Fmovies due to the absence of such laws. The MPA's efforts also include recent settlements with U.S.-based operators of IPTV services accused of copyright infringement.
- MPA claims to have taken down the largest pirate streaming operation, Fmovies.
- The operation was a collaboration with Vietnamese authorities and ACE.
- Rivkin emphasizes a strategic shift in combating piracy at its source.
- Ongoing efforts with U.S. authorities are planned to pursue criminal operators.
- MPA advocates for U.S. legislation to enable site-blocking of piracy websites.
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