AMC bans Universal, digital piracy is on the rise, and a cyber state of emergency- TNCS Ep 79

In this week’s episode we cover the streaming feud between AMC and Universal over their decision and plans to release movies directly to video on demand services.  Due to recent events, streaming video piracy is on the rise.  Tesla cars get an update to allow the cars to stop at stop lights and stop signs autonomously.  Finally, the president declares a state of emergency against cyber threats to the country’s bulk power grid.

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Links to topics discussed:

• AMC, Regal, and NATO fight Universal theaters
  • https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-theatres-refuses-play-universal-films-wake-trolls-world-tour-1292327
  • Deadline: Regal Owner Cineworld Chimes In On ‘Trolls World Tour’ Controversy: “We Will Not Be Showing Movies That Fail To Respect The Windows”.
    • https://deadline.com/2020/04/cineworld-regal-universal-trolls-world-tour-theatrical-windows-1202920828/
  • https://screenrant.com/amc-not-showing-universal-movies-theaters-feud-response/?utm_source=SR-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=SR-FB-P&fbclid=IwAR0cfGbeQ2tXQZHsLmrB0jxqJZkZHK9rBKIZuI3Xg0FNIenufnBigmFWllM
• Tesla Cars can stop at stoplights
  • https://apnews.com/efdda7c82df3929dbda7d606259ea4e5?fbclid=IwAR0fdJcs9pN-Srm7fpQRfD1eCAIFW5yvNC5YT6ITVbZHiPFcIF-5eHoqI-0
• Video Piracy Peaks during COVID
  • https://www.screenbinge.com/news/piracy-peaks-covid19-lockdown/
• Musk tweet storm
• Forbes: Trump Declares National Emergency As Foreign Hackers Threaten U.S. Power Grid.
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/05/02/trump-declares-national-emergency-as-foreign-hackers-threaten-us-power-grid/