MPAA Calls for Ban on Screeners

neoThoth writes "The MPAA is calling for a ban on all screeners for awards ceremonies. They state piracy as the rationale for killing of this tradition of the industry. It's interesting how this is never mentioned in their cries for tougher piracy laws. It's own members are the main source of piracy. 'The Directors, Writers and Screen Actors Guild all get screeners, as does the Golden Globe-selecting Hollywood Foreign Press Association and various critics' groups.'" Remember, movie piracy doesn't just hurt actors, but also camera operators, key grips, makeup artists, and costumers.

X-mas for pirates... no more?

[mr.henry]

Man, this is weak. I always look forward Academy screener time. I get to toss out my old, crappy telesync SVCDs and replace them with pristine DVD-Rs.

Don't forget.

[GMontag]

Remember, movie piracy doesn't just hurt actors, but also camera operators, key grips, makeup artists, and costumers.

Don't forget the Best Boy!

The forgotten

[l810c]

Remember, movie piracy doesn't just hurt actors, but also camera operators, key grips, makeup artists, and costumers.

You forgot the fluffers

You know...

[c0dedude]

And, while they're at it, why don't they just stop making movies all togather! That way, there'd be no piracy! Or not have awards! Or not release DVDs or VHS! Wouldn't that be great? And you can't trust theater bootlegs either, so no theaters!

here we go....

[neilb78]

I for one welcome our MPAA non-screening overloards.

the collateral damage never ends

[fermion]

Remember, restricted the importation of controlled substances into this country not only hurt foreign growers, but also domestic transportation workers, retail level sales person, and the fine medical workers that help the O.D. victim recover to 50% of his mental capacity.

Re:The forgotten

[Brainboy]

Meh, fluffers suck anyways.

Gaffers

[Scrameustache]

Remember, movie piracy doesn't just hurt actors, but also camera operators, key grips, makeup artists, and costumers.

Don't forget the Best Boy!

And the gaffer!
My personnal favourite:

One entry found for gaffe. [webster.com]
Main Entry: gaffe
Pronunciation: 'gaf
Function: noun
Etymology: French, gaff, gaffe
Date: 1909
: a social or diplomatic blunder

Oh, to be paid to make diplomatic blunders...
: )

Re:How about banning awards instead?

[Enonu]

I fear the day I have to play you Trivial Pursuit.

Re:The forgotten

[Anonymous Coward]

You forgot the fluffers

Yea, those guys are always getting the shaft.

Re:How about banning awards instead?

[Anonymous Coward]

...IIRC there's only ever been one non-english language winner of Best Director/Best Film (Vita e bella, La)

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