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RealDVD: might be legal, but the movie industry suits don't like it

TechDigest (Free subscription) | 26 minutes ago

There's a little buzz around Real Networks' inspiringly-named RealDVD software, for while the company claims that it legally copies DVDs to a hard disc and adds an extra level of DRM into the mix, the movie industry may not be too happy about it. Unlike the plethora of software that cracks standard and high definition discs so it can be played whenever and wherever (consumers are funny creatures when...

Movie industry wary of Real DVD ripper

the INQUIRER (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

Ian Williams the Inquirer , Monday 8 September 2008. 11:46:00 Keeping DRM in place may not be enough MEDIA PLAYER FIRM Real has got the movie industry up in arms over its new RealDVD software that allows users to legally copy DVDs to a computer. Unlike most other DVD-ripper programs which have been around for ages, Real Networks reckons its software keeps the existing security on the disc...

Max Payne director attacks MPAA

Filmstalker (Free subscription) | yesterday

The director of Max Payne, John Moore, has been talking about his struggles with the MPAA to try and receive a PG-13 rating, and when I heard that a number of questions leapt to the fore immediately. The first being why is Max Payne going for a PG-13? Then there are other issues, why is an R rating such a problem for the filmmakers and the studio, and would Americans really not go and see an R rated...

• “Max Payne” Director John Moore Upset Over R-Rating, Claims MPAA Gave WB a Blowjob For “Dark Knight” - /Film

Max Payne Director Sounds Off On MPAA

Rotten Tomatoes (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago

As of right now, "Max Payne" has an R rating -- and director John Moore is unhappy with the MPAA's decision, to say the least.

‘Max Payne’ Receives R Rating, Director John Moore Calls MPAA Nazi Cockgobblers [Fightin' Words]

Film School Rejects (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

Max Payne has been hit with an 'R' rating by the Motion Picture Association of America, and director John Moore is more than a little irked. The 20th Century Fox film stars Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis, and is based on the M(ature)-rated video games of the same name. ...

Film Industry to Games Industry; “Stop whinging”

iTWire - Latest Headlines (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

In a little ‘creative differences’ war of words, Australian film industry insiders are none to impressed with the calls from local game developers for parity of support from the government....

Mixed Fortunes for Film Industry

All Africa (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

With no professional film school in the country worth its name, but with a young and ambitious film industry, the future of the movie business could be destined for mixed fortunes.

Max Payne Director Disappointed with MPAA, Charges Them of Doing a Certain Something with Male Genitalia

DigitalBattle (Free subscription) | yesterday

John Moore, director of the upcoming Max Payne film starring Mark Wahlberg, is highly disappointed with the MPAA, the body that rates films, and is equally vocal about it. “The Motion Picture Association of America gave The Dark Knight a PG-13 rating and basically sucked Warner Bros.’ cock,” he said, referring to the blockbuster superhero [...]

Max Payne Director Upset Over MPAA Treatment

1UP (Free subscription) | yesterday

Director accuses ratings board of giving Batman, ahem, sexual favors.

RealDVD rips DVDs just like you do, only legally (maybe)

Engadget (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

RealNetworks , the company you love to hate, is back with a new product sure to capture the attention of Hollywood and its MPAA thugs. For $30, RealDVD plans to do what DVD Jon enabled years ago -- namely, making digital copies of your DVDs. Unlike Jon's illegal DRM stripping software, RealNetworks' approach lays on additional DRM allowing you to make a single copy, only, playable on the machine doing...

• RealDVD rips DVDs just like you do, only legally (maybe) - Engadget HD

“Max Payne” Receives R Rating, Director John Moore Pissed

FilmoFilia (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

John Moore, “Max Payne” movie adaptation director talked to Das Gamer expressing his upset because he couldn’t get Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to give the movie the...

RealNetworks RealDVD: Legal DVD Backup, No Real Point [DVD]

Gizmodo (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Unlike other DVD backup software that has succumbed to movie industry pressures, RealNetworks' RealDVD gives you a new way to copy DVDs to your computer caked with so much DRM that you'll question...

A masterpiece from Girish Kasaravalli

rediff Movies (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

Gulabi Talkies is an outstanding film with perfect casting and top class performances. Girish Kasaravalli once again comes with a master piece in a subject that is rarely touched by the Indian film industry.

Max Payne Butchered To Attract Teenagers?

Cinema Blend (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

Director blames the MPAA, The Dark Knight, and homophobia.

Director John Moore Upset Over Max Payne Getting an R Rating

Entertainment News - MovieWeb.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

He thinks that the MPAA let The Dark Knight off too easily.

• Director John Moore Upset Over Max Payne Getting an R Rating - Superhero News - SuperheroFlix.com