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Managed Copy Concept Allows Copying HD Movies
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 at 4:00 PM - by John Martellaro
Under a concept called "Managed Copy," the AACS is developing a licensing agreement that, if approved by the studios, would allow consumers make legal copies of Blu-ray and HD DVD movies. The negotiations are not final, and consumers will have to pay for the privilege, according to ComputerWorld.
Currently, the negotiations are between the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) group which develops the technology and companies using the product, such as Sony, IBM, Disney, Warners Bros. and Microsoft.
AACS is proposing that the studios allow at least one copy and seeks to appease those critics that say movie copy protection (DRM) is too restrictive and deprives consumers of their Fair Use rights, such as moving the content to other devices.
The studios will decide how much to charge, if they agree, and must weigh the earnings against possible piracy by some customers. The AACS believes such a move will benefit the studios.
"We are optimistic that the studios will see this as a benefit that will drive sales," Michael Ayers, an AACS representative said.
Right now, with customers feeling somewhat annoyed by the DRM issue and the Blu-ray/HD DVD format war, increased sales would certainly be welcomed by all. It would also further differentiate the movie industry from the more draconian RIAA.
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