February 2, 2019 7:06 AM

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Entertainment industry welcomes move to curb piracy in budget

The media and entertainment industry has welcomed the budget proposal for providing a single-window clearance for film shootings and anti-camcording provisions to control piracy. CEO and MD of Viacom18, Sudhanshu Vats has said that such policy provisions that seek to enhance ease of doing business will help the around fifteen thousand crore rupee industry grow at a faster rate, adding that the move will help film makers from all languages. <br />''<br />''He said that proposal to make in-theatre pirated recordings a penal offence is likely to act as a strong deterrent. Digital cinema distribution firm UFO Moviez said the introduction the anti-camcording provision as part of the Cinematography Act to fight piracy will ensure reduction of losses incurred by the film industry. <br />''<br />''Expressing similar sentiment, online entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow said the regulatory framework of entertainment industry will significantly change due to these moves.<br />''<br />

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