Variety is reporting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has succeeded in making sure that you won't be able to relive your favorite 2007 Oscars moments on You Tube.
According to a story (subscription required) by Scott Kirsner, the online video site has complied with the Academy's demand to remove all Oscar highlights from its library. And unlike they've done with previous threats of copyright infringement, YouTube responded quickly. The Academy request was made on Tuesday, and by the end of the day, all Oscar clips -- which had been among the most viewed content since Sunday's telecast -- had vanished from the site.
What's more, Google -- which purchased YouTube last year -- has announced plans to provide media companies with technology that will will prevent YouTube users from uploading their content onto the site. In other words, Web 2.0 as we once enjoyed it will soon be ancient history.
no kidding
Posted bysavageat
March 01, 2007
Well, even though I enjoy viewing copyrighted material just as much as the next guy, this is no surprise. Maybe this will push you tubers to spend more time creating, as opposed to finding. It's not like this comes as a shock. The rules are on there.
no kidding
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Academy Shuts Down Oscars on YouTube
Variety is reporting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has succeeded in making sure that you won't be able to relive your favorite 2007 Oscars moments on You Tube.
According to a story (subscription required) by Scott Kirsner, the online video site has complied with the Academy's demand to remove all Oscar highlights from its library. And unlike they've done with previous threats of copyright infringement, YouTube responded quickly. The Academy request was made on Tuesday, and by the end of the day, all Oscar clips -- which had been among the most viewed content since Sunday's telecast -- had vanished from the site.
What's more, Google -- which purchased YouTube last year -- has announced plans to provide media companies with technology that will will prevent YouTube users from uploading their content onto the site. In other words, Web 2.0 as we once enjoyed it will soon be ancient history.