A new academic paper by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Wellesley College has examined the link between BitTorrent downloads and box office returns. Contrary to what’s often claimed by the movie industry, the researchers conclude that there is no evidence that BitTorrent piracy hurts US box office returns. Internationally, there is a link between downloads and revenues, which the researchers attribute to long release windows.
Surprise, surprise.
So to effectively curb piracy, the film industry would be better off just shortening international release schedules instead of passing draconian new laws. Anyone wanna put odds on that actually happening?
BitTorrent Piracy Doesn’t Affect US Box Office Returns, Study Finds | TorrentFreak
Source: torrentfreak.com
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