Movie piracy activities on the Internet took up to 70 percent of China’s bandwidth in 2006.
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Pirated DVDs in China
Pirated movie copies consist of 90 percent of all DVDs in circulation in China, according to industry officials.
Toronto Key Hub of Pirated Movies in Canada
90 percent of pirated movies sold in Canada can be traced back to Toronto.
Salary from Selling Pirated Goods in Myanmar
According to a report by the Associated Press, legitimate CDs and DVDs are sold around $1.50, where pirated music copies are sold on the black market for prices as low as 30 cents. One seller was quoted as saying that he makes $13 a day selling pirated goods in Burma. The average income in Burma is about $1,700 a year.
Salary from Selling Pirated Goods in Myanmar
According to a report by the Associated Press, legitimate CDs and DVDs are sold around $1.50, where pirated music copies are sold on the black market for prices as low as 30 cents. One seller was quoted as saying that he makes $13 a day selling pirated goods in Burma. The average income in Burma is about $1,700 a year.
Pirated Music Files in Brazil
Every year 1.8 billion music files are pirated in Brazil.
Pirated Music Files in Brazil
Every year 1.8 billion music files are pirated in Brazil.
Losses to Bangladesh Music Industry
Music piracy in Bangladesh causes losses of $180 Million, according to the AFP. Only 5 to 10 percent of the total music market consists of legitimate sales.
Piracy on YouTube
Academics and media executives estimate that the percentage of content that is posted on YouTube without the studios’ consent could “be anywhere from 30 percent to 70 percent.”
Piracy on YouTube
Academics and media executives estimate that the percentage of content that is posted on YouTube without the studios’ consent could “be anywhere from 30 percent to 70 percent.”