Sk33t and Alien_X used our newssubmit to tell us that the NewScientist is reporting that the latest Harry Potter DVD seems to be released without the Macrovision protection on it.
Warner Brothers (the producers of the DVD) however don't want to comment on it and reacts embarassed, Macrovision also reacted:
 But the company is clearly embarrassed by the revelations. When contacted by New Scientist, Warner UK refused to comment, first denying that the release is unprotected. In the US, Warner has claimed that some discs are protected and some not. |
Macrovision has acted swiftly to counter this claim. The company fears that this can make people who successfully make copies think the system no longer works.
Says CEO Bill Krepick: "Effective immediately, Macrovision's licensing policy (requires that) 100% of the title must be copy protected in a geographic territory or, if less than 100% of the title is copy-protected, then a Macrovision copy protection logo must be included in the exterior packaging of those units that are copy protected."
US trade body the Video Software Dealers Association sums up trade concern. Spokesman Sean Bersell brands Warners' failure to protect Harry Potter as "short-sighted" and warns that it "undermines the legitimate market for its products."
Some harsh words from Macrovision, it would be really funny if this would end up in an argument and Warner Brothers would refuse to use Macrovsions protections anymore. Read the entire story here.
Source: Newscientist
