Piracy

Sundance Film ‘Twinless’ Withdrawn from Online Viewing Due to Piracy Concerns After High Initial Ratings

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PARK CITY, Utah — In a recent development at the Sundance Film Festival, the film “Twinless” has been withdrawn from the festival’s online platform following an incident of piracy. This marks the second film to be removed from the digital venue after another title faced similar issues. “Twinless,” which quickly gained popularity at Sundance, features Dylan O’Brien in a dual role as twin brothers Rocky and Roman. The plot thickens as Roman navigates through the grief of losing his brother Rocky, whose lover, Dennis, played by James Sweeney—who also directs and writes the film—feels a … Read more

Sundance Hit ‘Twinless’ Removed from Online Platform Amid Piracy Concerns, Despite Award Wins

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PARK CITY, Utah — The Sundance Film Festival, a premier showcase for independent films, found itself grappling with the challenges of digital piracy this year, leading to the withdrawal of one of its celebrated entries, “Twinless.” The film, which had garnered significant acclaim including a special jury award for star Dylan O’Brien and an audience award in the U.S. Dramatic competition, was removed from the festival’s online platform following concerns over copyright violations. “Twinless” features O’Brien in a dual role as Roman and his deceased twin Rocky, alongside a notable cast including Lauren Graham, Aisling … Read more

Nintendo Takes Legal Action Against Rhode Island Firm for Enabling Video Game Piracy with Yuzu Software

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Warwick, Rhode Island – Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against a company based in Warwick, alleging that it facilitated video game piracy. Tropic Haze, LLC, the accused company, developed a software named Yuzu, which enables users to play pirated games on the Nintendo Switch. According to Nintendo, Yuzu provides an easy way to bypass the safeguards in place that prevent unauthorized downloading and illegal gameplay. Seeking legal action, Nintendo has requested a court order to prohibit the marketing and manufacturing of this software, as well as financial restitution. Tropic Haze has refrained from … Read more