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katiebell 05-08-2007 05:46 PM

WB cancels Phoenix preview screenings in Canada
 
Warner Bros. is stopping promotional screenings for all of its films in Canada, including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, to prevent the films from being filmed illegally in theaters and then sold worldwide.

According to a rep for Warner Bros.:
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We regret having to cancel our screenings in Canada, but our studio must take steps to protect not only our branded assets but our commitment to our filmmakers and to our distributors.
Film studios such as Warner Bros. have been trying to get the Canadian government to increase fines and punishments for the thieves. Allegedly, Canada is deemed responsible for a $225 million a year loss to the entertainment industry due to film piracy and trafficking, according to the U.S. International Intellectual Property Alliance.

Loki 05-08-2007 05:49 PM

*sobs* That's not nice :no:

FleurLaura 05-08-2007 05:58 PM

That's sad that we have to pay for people who cannot wait to get the movie.

I don't mind if they cancel the theatre showing, and just buy the video when it comes out from a U.S site, but I really hope the movie release is still going.

It's unfortunate. It's hard to stop piracy now
FleurLaura

siriusblackliveson 05-08-2007 06:01 PM

that's to bad it's a sham. they should try and stop that piracy very soon because it's to sad to see it go this way.

Katieluff 05-08-2007 07:00 PM

Aww That sucks but I spose they have their reasons.

Padie 05-08-2007 07:06 PM

Aww man =/ Sounds awful

Slytherin Fox 05-08-2007 07:11 PM

What a bummer, especially for the fans in Canada!

tatewin 05-08-2007 07:26 PM

I would think Canada would have better piracy laws!!!! It's shameful that good fans have to miss out because of politicians' stupidity!

BrightestWitch 05-08-2007 07:34 PM

Aww...thats too bad but its makes total sense. :D

futuremrsmalfoy 05-08-2007 07:38 PM

that really bites!!

Waterloo 05-08-2007 07:44 PM

Ouch, I feel sorry for all those Canadian fans.. piracy sucks.

DontCallMeNymphadora 05-08-2007 07:50 PM

What are promotional videos? Like trailers?
Feel sorry for you, Canada.

Hermionespell 05-08-2007 08:14 PM

Oh, well...it makes sense though.

Sweet.Nightmare 05-08-2007 08:16 PM

That stinks!

dancerbookl 05-08-2007 08:17 PM

that is wrong and mean!

#1_harry_potter_fan_22 05-08-2007 08:25 PM

wow i feel really bad:( i mean im sure Canada isnt the only country that has alot of piracy...oh well.......
and its even worse because its not just HP movies but ALL Warner Brother movies:no:

SabrinaFromItaly 05-08-2007 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by katiebell (Post 5013715)
to prevent the films from being filmed illegally in theaters and then sold worldwide.

Hi everybody! :techni:
I think films will be however filmed illegaly: this deterrent can't function completely!

Paint.the.Limelight 05-08-2007 08:48 PM

Ohhh no! Poor, poor Canada! That's not fair! But I don't live in Canada so I don't have to worry. But oh no I have a terrible thought: What if that comes here to the US? Then I'll worry!!

Kaos.Doodles 05-08-2007 09:24 PM

:( NOOOOOO that's not fair i wanna see screens NOOOOOOO

slythringurl04 05-08-2007 09:47 PM

that sucks

Pottermaniac 05-08-2007 09:50 PM

Why must I be Canadian?

What happened to commitment towards the fans? I suppose it's not that big a deal... I guess it's not the worst thing that could happen, I mean some people don't even get to watch the movies or read the books. But still... I'll miss the thrill of watching the trailers in big before a movie.

MizFit_of_Society 05-08-2007 09:55 PM

Ooh, piracy...

griffin_girl 05-08-2007 10:11 PM

That sort shmux for the Canadians, but you really can't blame the government for not wanting the HP movies to be pirated.......:pirate::arg:

Zoe 05-08-2007 10:14 PM

That's so not nice of them. But, I see why they're doing it. :yes:

MalfoyzBeloved 05-08-2007 10:27 PM

that's so mean! Seriously, there's worse piracy in other countries, why just Canada? Gosh, I can list a few counties (my brother bought like, 5 movies in China and all were pirated. That's just an example), but that's not nice... well yeah.
And piracy is everywhere anyways!
Sheesh, I'm SSOO mad now! *keeps fuming about it*

But yeah, it's not the worst thing that could happen...
But still!
No wonder I haven't seen ANY screenings in any of the theatres and movies I've seen. I've been wondering for so long why all these other places see them in the movie previews in the movie but not here...
Why couldn't I be living in the States during the release of OotP screenings instead of moving back to Canada two years ago?
Anyways...


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