Peter Jackson Freaks Out About BitTorrent Leak Of The Lovely Bones

**radio667** · 01-15-2010, 01:17 AM

from techdirt.com .......... Peter Jackson is the latest filmmaker to go semi-ballistic over a film leaking to the internet . His new film, The Lovely Bones, apparently showed up online via a screener copy, leading Jackson to warn:

He stated that although up until [now] he did not hold a grudge against file sharing, he is heavily disappointed that the leak even happened to begin with. He also stated that "those responsible for the leak will be brought to justice with the maximum prosecution of the law in mind" and that "anyone who is caught illegally downloading the film will also be prosecuted to the fullest", both statements which are sure to lose him a few fans.

Jackson is definitely a director with a huge and loyal following. These are people will see his movies no matter what -- even if they happen to download them. It's a bit surprising that he would go to such an extreme, even to the point of claiming that those who are caught downloading the film will be prosecuted (though, we wonder how he's going to figure out who downloads the film). Being anti-fan is no way to build a business these days.

SkaarjMaster · 01-15-2010, 10:02 AM

"Being anti-fan is no way to build a business these days."

Just talk to the record companies.

Manticore · 01-17-2010, 03:14 PM

He's obviously been talking to Lars Ulrich.............. and yes, this is the first time a movie has ever been leaked.

SkaarjMaster · 01-18-2010, 08:22 AM

Wait until he finds out about the leak of his next movie.

01-15-2010, 01:17 AM	#1
radio667 I R Happy Goat Join Date: May 2002 Location: Zombie Island Posts: 7,898 Downloads: 2	Peter Jackson Freaks Out About BitTorrent Leak Of The Lovely Bones from techdirt.com .......... Peter Jackson is the latest filmmaker to go semi-ballistic over a film leaking to the internet . His new film, The Lovely Bones, apparently showed up online via a screener copy, leading Jackson to warn: He stated that although up until [now] he did not hold a grudge against file sharing, he is heavily disappointed that the leak even happened to begin with. He also stated that "those responsible for the leak will be brought to justice with the maximum prosecution of the law in mind" and that "anyone who is caught illegally downloading the film will also be prosecuted to the fullest", both statements which are sure to lose him a few fans. Jackson is definitely a director with a huge and loyal following. These are people will see his movies no matter what -- even if they happen to download them. It's a bit surprising that he would go to such an extreme, even to the point of claiming that those who are caught downloading the film will be prosecuted (though, we wonder how he's going to figure out who downloads the film). Being anti-fan is no way to build a business these days. __________________ , Private Witt : Do you ever feel lonely? First Sgt. Edward Welsh : Only around people. Last edited by radio667; 01-15-2010 at 01:20 AM.

01-15-2010, 10:02 AM	#2
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01-18-2010, 08:22 AM	#4
SkaarjMaster same as he ever was Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 816 Downloads: 545	Wait until he finds out about the leak of his next movie. __________________ http://insite.beyondunreal.com "Having a smoking section in a restaurant is like having a peeing section in a swimming pool" by Judas at amdmb forums ... "I like AGP because it's just the right speed for the job. PCI-e is like a crazy drunken driver; it's eventually going to kill someone, hit your kids at high speed or wreck your car." by Zxcs at [H]ard\|Forum ... "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions...and at the end of this road you'll find Vista." by eoniverse at amdmb forums ... "If I give up my rights, I might be safe, but what good is being safe if you have no freedoms?" by n3m35i5

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