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Appealing an MPAA Rating Is Pointless (But Studios Should Do It Anyway)

The Motion Picture Association of America has seen a big increase in the number of films asking for an appeal of their R or NC-17 ratings, but the group has no inclination to ever change its mind.

By Ted Mann

Jan 22, 2012

Chris Dodd Needs to Work on Messaging

Furious over Congress' withdrawal of SOPA and PIPA, the MPAA head takes a swipe at lawmakers who take cash from his clients in Hollywood. So they really do want something in exchange for that money after all.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jan 18, 2012

Christopher Dodd: Former Senator, SOPA Lover, Internet Villain

Not so long ago, we pointed out how Chris Dodd, the current chief executive of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), sounds like a bit of a despot when talking about Internet censorship, but lately, he just sounds hypocritical.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Dec 15, 2011

Takedowns and Lawsuits Have Already Started in the Fight Against SOPA

A billowing controversy pitting Will.i.am, his label Universal and the popular file-sharing site MegaUpload against each other looks like it could be the first battle on the front lines of Congress's war on piracy.

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By Ted Mann

Dec 10, 2011

Chris Dodd Finds the Silver Lining in Chinese Internet Censorship

The chairman of the MPAA says Google can comply with the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act just like they have China's bans on Western websites.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 4, 2011

The Smart Set

PR Firm Dumps Hilary Swank; Mrs. Murdoch Goes to Washington

Hilary Swank dropped by her PR agency over Chechen party appearance, Wendi Deng Murdoch screens her new movie in D.C., and Marc Anthony's midtown Manhattan confusion.

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By Ray Gustini

May 31, 2011