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Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Illegal streaming website showing Hollywood movies BEFORE they're released is closed down after Brit is arrested
Move follows a huge crackdown on illegal operations that have led to prison sentences DOWN STREAM Illegal streaming website showing Hollywood movies BEFORE they're released is closed down after Brit is arrested Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SITE used to distribute movies and TV shows illegally has been shut down in the latest piracy crackdown. Police arrested a 47-year-old man from Penmaenmawr, Wales, on suspicion of copyright offences. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Two unreleased movies were seized during the raid Credit: Alamy 2 Man accused of using a file sharing torrent website to distribute the movies illegally Credit: Alamy The individual is accused of distributing thousands of films, TV series and music on a file sharing torrent site without permission. Two recent Hollywood films that were leaked before their official release dates were a part of the content haul, officials said. His home was raided on April 29, where police seized two laptops and several hard drives for further examination, as well as a large quantity of discs. The man has since been released under investigation. "This operation serves as a warning to anyone thinking of uploading copyrighted material to pirate sites," said Detective Constable Jason Theobald, from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police. "This is a crime that diverts funds away from the creative industries, money that not only supports artists, but thousands of technical and support staff working in this sector." The move follows a number of arrests to stamp out piracy in recent months. In January, Gary McNally, 55, was sentenced to two years and nine months for running a dodgy IPTV service known as Each Online. The service provided illegal access to Sky Entertainment, Sky Sports and Sky Movie channels, as well as content from international broadcasters, to thousands of people. "As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats to creative content," said Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel for the Motion Picture Association. "This decisive enforcement action reinforces the message that piracy is not a victimless crime– it damages creators, disrupts legitimate businesses, and endangers consumers. "We are proud to stand with PIPCU and our partners to protect creative industries and ensure audiences around the world can enjoy stories in a safe, legal, and secure way."
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Illegal streaming website showing Hollywood movies BEFORE they're released is closed down after Brit is arrested
A SITE used to distribute movies and TV shows illegally has been shut down in the latest piracy crackdown. Police arrested a 47-year-old man from Penmaenmawr, Wales, on suspicion of copyright offences. 2 The individual is accused of distributing thousands of films, TV series and music on a file sharing torrent site without permission. Two recent Hollywood films that were leaked before their official release dates were a part of the content haul, officials said. His home was raided on April 29, where police seized two laptops and several hard drives for further examination, as well as a large quantity of discs. The man has since been released under investigation. "This operation serves as a warning to anyone thinking of uploading copyrighted material to pirate sites," said Detective Constable Jason Theobald, from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police. "This is a crime that diverts funds away from the creative industries, money that not only supports artists, but thousands of technical and support staff working in this sector." The move follows a number of arrests to stamp out piracy in recent months. In January, Gary McNally, 55, was sentenced to two years and nine months for running a dodgy IPTV service known as Each Online. The service provided illegal access to Sky Entertainment, Sky Sports and Sky Movie channels, as well as content from international broadcasters, to thousands of people. "As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats to creative content," said Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel for the Motion Picture Association. "This decisive enforcement action reinforces the message that piracy is not a victimless crime– it damages creators, disrupts legitimate businesses, and endangers consumers. "We are proud to stand with PIPCU and our partners to protect creative industries and ensure audiences around the world can enjoy stories in a safe, legal, and secure way." People streaming content illegally are at risk of fraud and other dangers when using dodgy TV devices. But that's not the only possible consequence. They can slow down your broadband connection and affect other gadgets around your home too. "Illegal streaming isn't just unsafe, it's actively harmful," said Liz Bales, CEO of the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE), and The Industry Trust for IP. "Devices used for piracy are often infected with hidden malware, leading to crashing apps, severely disrupted performance, and compromised home networks. "This puts personal data and entire households at risk." Image credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Illegal streaming website showing Hollywood movies BEFORE they're released is closed down after Brit is arrested
A SITE used to distribute movies and TV shows illegally has been shut down in the latest piracy crackdown. Police arrested a 47-year-old man from 2 Two unreleased movies were seized during the raid Credit: Alamy 2 Man accused of using a file sharing torrent website to distribute the movies illegally Credit: Alamy The individual is accused of distributing thousands of films, TV series and music on a file sharing torrent site without permission. Two recent Hollywood films that were leaked before their official release dates were a part of the content haul, officials said. His home was raided on April 29, where police seized two laptops and several hard drives for further examination, as well as a large quantity of discs. The man has since been released under investigation. Read more about streaming "This operation serves as a warning to anyone thinking of uploading copyrighted material to pirate sites," said Detective Constable Jason Theobald, from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police. "This is a crime that diverts funds away from the creative industries, money that not only supports artists, but thousands of technical and support staff working in this sector." The move follows a number of arrests to stamp out piracy in recent months. In January, Gary McNally, 55, was sentenced to two years and nine months for known as Each Online. Most read in Tech The service provided illegal access to Sky Entertainment, Sky Sports and Sky Movie channels, as well as content from international broadcasters, to thousands of people. "As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats to creative content," said Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel for the Motion Picture Association. "This decisive enforcement action reinforces the message that piracy is not a victimless crime– it damages creators, disrupts legitimate businesses, and endangers consumers. "We are proud to stand with PIPCU and our partners to protect creative industries and ensure audiences around the world can enjoy stories in a safe, legal, and secure way." RISKS FROM ILLEGAL STREAMING AND DOWNLOADS People streaming content illegally are at risk of fraud and other dangers when using dodgy TV devices. But that's not the only possible consequence. They can slow down your broadband connection and affect other gadgets around your home too. "Illegal streaming isn't just unsafe, it's actively harmful," said Liz Bales, CEO of the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE), and The Industry Trust for IP. "Devices used for piracy are often infected with hidden malware, leading to crashing apps, severely disrupted performance, and compromised home networks. "This puts personal data and entire households at risk." Image credit: Getty
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Man in North Wales arrested for ‘leaking Hollywood films online'
A man has been arrested in North Wales on suspicion of leaking unreleased Hollywood films online. The 47-year-old suspect is being investigated over alleged copyright offences at his home in Penmaenmawr, near Conwy, on April 29 by officers from the police intellectual property crime unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police. He is suspected to have obtained thousands of films, television series and songs without the necessary licence or permissions from copyright owners and then distributed them through a file-sharing torrent site, according to police. The content included two recent Hollywood films that were leaked before their official release dates, the force said. Officers shut down the site and seized two laptops and several hard drives for further examination. A quantity of discs were also seized. The arrest came after an investigation by the intellectual property crime unit and the Motion Picture Association. The man has since been released under investigation, City of London Police said. Det Con Jason Theobald, of the intellectual property crime unit, said: 'This operation serves as a warning to anyone thinking of uploading copyrighted material to pirate sites. 'This is a crime that diverts funds away from the creative industries, money that not only supports artists, but thousands of technical and support staff working in this sector. 'It's estimated that this type of criminal activity contributes to around 86,000 job losses each year alone. PIPCU is committed to working with partners, nationally and internationally, to take action against those involved.' Karyn Temple, a senior executive vice president and global general counsel for the Motion Picture Association, said: 'This operation stands as a powerful testament to the impact of close collaboration between law enforcement, the creative sector and industry partners. 'We commend PIPCU for their leadership and dedication – their unique role in tackling intellectual property crime is essential in today's digital age. Together, we are delivering meaningful results in the fight against piracy. 'As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats to creative content. This decisive enforcement action reinforces the message that piracy is not a victimless crime – it damages creators, disrupts legitimate businesses, and endangers consumers. 'We are proud to stand with PIPCU and our partners to protect creative industries and ensure audiences around the world can enjoy stories in a safe, legal and secure way.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Man in North Wales arrested for ‘leaking Hollywood movies online'
A man has been arrested in North Wales on suspicion of leaking unreleased Hollywood films online. The 47-year-old suspect is being investigated over alleged copyright offences at his home in Penmaenmawr, near Conwy, on April 29 by officers from the police intellectual property crime unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police. He is suspected to have obtained thousands of films, television series and songs without the necessary licence or permissions from copyright owners and then distributed them through a file-sharing torrent site, according to police. The content included two recent Hollywood films that were leaked before their official release dates, the force said. Officers shut down the site and seized two laptops and several hard drives for further examination. A quantity of discs were also seized. The arrest came after an investigation by the intellectual property crime unit and the Motion Picture Association. The man has since been released under investigation, City of London Police said. A crime that hurts the creative industries Det Con Jason Theobald, of the intellectual property crime unit, said: 'This operation serves as a warning to anyone thinking of uploading copyrighted material to pirate sites. 'This is a crime that diverts funds away from the creative industries, money that not only supports artists, but thousands of technical and support staff working in this sector. 'It's estimated that this type of criminal activity contributes to around 86,000 job losses each year alone. PIPCU is committed to working with partners, nationally and internationally, to take action against those involved.' Karyn Temple, a senior executive vice president and global general counsel for the Motion Picture Association, said: 'This operation stands as a powerful testament to the impact of close collaboration between law enforcement, the creative sector and industry partners. 'We commend PIPCU for their leadership and dedication – their unique role in tackling intellectual property crime is essential in today's digital age. Together, we are delivering meaningful results in the fight against piracy. 'As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats to creative content. This decisive enforcement action reinforces the message that piracy is not a victimless crime – it damages creators, disrupts legitimate businesses, and endangers consumers. 'We are proud to stand with PIPCU and our partners to protect creative industries and ensure audiences around the world can enjoy stories in a safe, legal and secure way.'
