Movie Piracy Illegal copying of

movies for personal or commercial use.

New epidemic that is affecting the film industry financially on a global level. 

Difference between Original and Pirated

Original movie has a high quality video while pirated has a low quality video.

Original cd/dvd has a disc catalog number.

Pirated gadgets can be easily damaged.

The Consumers

• Almost all of us do it, and must of us don’t even think twice about its consequences

• What interests do we have as media consumers, and how are they served or not served by downloading?

Benefits

• Free access to media.• Better cultured.• Saves money.• Fighting the big corporations (their usually

unethical anyways right?)

Negative Effects of Piracy

Movie industry loses 4.2 billion a year.

Consumers will not buy the original product.

Consumers will not support the artist and the film.

It may cause economic problems.

Loss of jobs.