February 6, 2009 - 4:04PM
In a landmark case that could stop pirates in their tracks, leading ISP iiNet has formally defended itself against claims by movie studios that it willingly permitted customers to download movies illegally.
In the Federal Court today, Australia’s third largest ISP - which could face millions in damages - argued the case was “like suing the electricity company for things people do with their electricity”. Read More »
Source IMDbPro
It was a super weekend at the box office. As the Boss rocked the Halftime Show, Liam Neeson rolled over the competition with the hostage thriller Taken earning an estimated $24.6 million.
Meanwhile, fellow newcomers The Uninvited and New in Town fumbled in their debuts with the horror remake Uninvited opening behind last week’s chart-topper Paul Blart: Mall Cop with $10 million and the Renee Zellweger-Harry Connick Jr. romcom landing in eighth with $6.8 million. Read More »
By Erik Gruenwedel | Posted: 02 Feb 2009
egruenwedel@questex.com
Less than a week after posting recession-proof financials, Netflix Inc. received more kudos when venerable Consumer Reports magazine Feb. 2 said the online DVD rental pioneer rated No. 1 among home video viewing options. Read More »
‘Taken’ Captures Super Bowl Weekend
by Brandon Gray Source: Boxofficemojo.com
Liam Neeson in Taken
February 1, 2009
Riving an overall well-attended Super Bowl weekend, Taken seized an estimated $24.6 million on approximately 3,500 screens at 3,183 theaters, ranking as the second-biggest Super Bowl opening on record, behind last year’s Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour. The kidnapping thriller was also strong for its sub-genre, beating the average by over 50 percent and boasting comparable attendance to Man on Fire. Read More »