"Video Cameras at Movies Would Be Crime"
From: Yahoo! News Wed Sep 29, 1:00 PM ET
"...Legal experts say about 10 states already prohibit people recording movies inside theaters. The House bill would make it a felony, which would permit local and state police to make arrests even when officers don't personally witness the illicit recording. Movie-goers caught would face up to three years in prison for a first offense, and up to six years for later arrests. "
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/ap/20040929/ap_on_go_co/movie_music_piracy
Note, by scary contrast:
"Saudi Edict Bans Mobile Phone Cameras"
"...As a result, the devices have been banned by gyms, retailers and companies in many nations. Even in the United States, where camera phones have taken longer to gain popularity, there is a bill in Congress that would make the taking of illicit photos on federal property a crime punishable by up to a year in prison and fines. "
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/ap/20040929/ap_on_re_mi_ea/saudi_camera_phonesSeems copying a movie is the greater crime in this brave new world.
See also this comment from www.engadget.com:
"Piracy Deterrence and Education Act passes; whatever you do, don?t bring a video camera to the movies
Apparently, it?s illegal to use video cameras to record movies in movie theaters. We had no idea, and watching movies recorded on screens featuring the back of some dude?s head is such a great viewing experience! The fun must all end now, though, as a bill passed by the House on Tuesday has made the Seinfeldian act illegal. While that?s no surprise, the bill contains some hidden little goodies that are more worrisome. For instance, the bill offers copyright protections for video playback technologies that helps parents prevent their children from seeing scenes depicting sex, violence or foul language...http://www.engadget.com/entry/7818351847282359/
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