"Combatting Piracy and Boosting Box Office: Insights from CinemaCon 2024"
At CinemaCon, MPA Chairman Charles Rivkin claimed that piracy costs theaters $1 billion annually and announced plans to work with Congress to enact site-blocking legislation in the U.S. Rivkin emphasized that site-blocking has been effective in other countries and would not impact legitimate businesses. He also highlighted the criminal activities associated with piracy websites. While the proposed legislation aims to combat piracy, there are nuanced considerations, such as the impact on free speech and preservation efforts.