President Bush on Wednesday signed into law the Family Entertainment and Copyright Act, following its recent approval by the House of Representatives.
Key provisions contained in the legislation include the introduction of Artists' Rights and Theft Prevention (ART) measures covering the use of video cameras in movie theaters, the reauthorization of the National Film Preservation Board and Foundation, the protection of new technologies which allow parents to remove sexually explicit or violent scenes from movies, and the granting to librarians and archivists of broader powers for the preservation of orphan works.
However, in addition, the legislation puts in place new penalties for those who distribute movies, music and software programs on the internet prior to their release, and for those who take advantage of such illegal availability. This means that the unauthorised pre-release possession of just one piece of copyrighted content could result in fines and jail time.
Speaking to the media following the signing session, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) announced that:
"The protection of intellectual property rights is vital to the movie industry. This bill is necessary to ensure that all those involved in the production of a film, from the director to the set carpenter, are not cheated."
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