Proposal for radical change in pan-EU copyright laws sparks controversy
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Singapore Yahoo Finance : September 8 : [^] :
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Across the 28-nation European Union, production of books, music, newspapers and cinema is very much separated into national spheres and the commission, led by the federalist Jean-Claude Juncker, is driven to bring them closer. To do so, the EU will next week unveil a controversial revamp of copyright laws that will include several bold proposals to change the way content, including big ticket sports games, are both accessed and paid for in Europe, according to the draft seen by AFP. But film producers and sports leagues are dead set against the changes, arguing that entertainment on the continent should not become pan-European, but continue to be channelled through national markets. - 'Buy one, get 27 free' - One of the most divisive proposals is a push to make national broadcasters, such as Sky in the UK or RTL in Germany, to provide online content -- including films or sports -- Europe-wide, instead of just at home. "I can't see how you can abolish geo-blocking and continue to protect copyright," Martin Moszkowicz, of Germany's Constantin Film told the Hollywood Reporter, referring to web users that are denied access to content from their home websites when outside their country. For broadcasters "it becomes a buy one (EU territory), get 27 for free. It would be catastrophic for all creative industries," added Moszkowicz, a producer of the hugely popular Resident Alien films. Film producers also warn that geo-blocking is crucial to financing European cinema, which survives on national subsidies that are often financed by the success of Hollywood blockbusters.
.edit ... Bloomberg : September 8: An EU court has recently ruled that an on-line site cannot use hyper-links to certain content without permission:[^] :
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The ruling boosts publishers and other copyright owners fighting internet sites that link to or republish their content without permission. It could also force search engines such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google to tread more carefully when they provide links to other outlets.
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Singapore Yahoo Finance : September 8 : [^] :
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Across the 28-nation European Union, production of books, music, newspapers and cinema is very much separated into national spheres and the commission, led by the federalist Jean-Claude Juncker, is driven to bring them closer. To do so, the EU will next week unveil a controversial revamp of copyright laws that will include several bold proposals to change the way content, including big ticket sports games, are both accessed and paid for in Europe, according to the draft seen by AFP. But film producers and sports leagues are dead set against the changes, arguing that entertainment on the continent should not become pan-European, but continue to be channelled through national markets. - 'Buy one, get 27 free' - One of the most divisive proposals is a push to make national broadcasters, such as Sky in the UK or RTL in Germany, to provide online content -- including films or sports -- Europe-wide, instead of just at home. "I can't see how you can abolish geo-blocking and continue to protect copyright," Martin Moszkowicz, of Germany's Constantin Film told the Hollywood Reporter, referring to web users that are denied access to content from their home websites when outside their country. For broadcasters "it becomes a buy one (EU territory), get 27 for free. It would be catastrophic for all creative industries," added Moszkowicz, a producer of the hugely popular Resident Alien films. Film producers also warn that geo-blocking is crucial to financing European cinema, which survives on national subsidies that are often financed by the success of Hollywood blockbusters.
.edit ... Bloomberg : September 8: An EU court has recently ruled that an on-line site cannot use hyper-links to certain content without permission:[^] :
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The ruling boosts publishers and other copyright owners fighting internet sites that link to or republish their content without permission. It could also force search engines such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google to tread more carefully when they provide links to other outlets.
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As an American it's quite interesting watching what's going on in the EU - immigration, taxation, copyright, privacy, etc... Personally I feel like they're heading down the wrong path so it's like watching a slow motion train wreck. It wouldn't be so bad except I see the US following along on many of these trends. I'll probably be dead before it comes completely off the rails but I fear for future generations.
In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem. ~ Ronald Reagan
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As an American it's quite interesting watching what's going on in the EU - immigration, taxation, copyright, privacy, etc... Personally I feel like they're heading down the wrong path so it's like watching a slow motion train wreck. It wouldn't be so bad except I see the US following along on many of these trends. I'll probably be dead before it comes completely off the rails but I fear for future generations.
In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem. ~ Ronald Reagan
I would agree with you... but sadly we are not in the soapbox :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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I would agree with you... but sadly we are not in the soapbox :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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Singapore Yahoo Finance : September 8 : [^] :
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Across the 28-nation European Union, production of books, music, newspapers and cinema is very much separated into national spheres and the commission, led by the federalist Jean-Claude Juncker, is driven to bring them closer. To do so, the EU will next week unveil a controversial revamp of copyright laws that will include several bold proposals to change the way content, including big ticket sports games, are both accessed and paid for in Europe, according to the draft seen by AFP. But film producers and sports leagues are dead set against the changes, arguing that entertainment on the continent should not become pan-European, but continue to be channelled through national markets. - 'Buy one, get 27 free' - One of the most divisive proposals is a push to make national broadcasters, such as Sky in the UK or RTL in Germany, to provide online content -- including films or sports -- Europe-wide, instead of just at home. "I can't see how you can abolish geo-blocking and continue to protect copyright," Martin Moszkowicz, of Germany's Constantin Film told the Hollywood Reporter, referring to web users that are denied access to content from their home websites when outside their country. For broadcasters "it becomes a buy one (EU territory), get 27 for free. It would be catastrophic for all creative industries," added Moszkowicz, a producer of the hugely popular Resident Alien films. Film producers also warn that geo-blocking is crucial to financing European cinema, which survives on national subsidies that are often financed by the success of Hollywood blockbusters.
.edit ... Bloomberg : September 8: An EU court has recently ruled that an on-line site cannot use hyper-links to certain content without permission:[^] :
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The ruling boosts publishers and other copyright owners fighting internet sites that link to or republish their content without permission. It could also force search engines such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google to tread more carefully when they provide links to other outlets.
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BillWoodruff wrote:
To do so, the EU will next week unveil a controversial revamp of copyright laws that will include several bold proposals to change the way content, including big ticket sports games, are both accessed and paid for in Europe, according to the draft seen by AFP.
This her eis the one reaosn I believe Brexit happened. Murdoch's rag pushed for it to protect his BSkyB revenues for the EPL.