Summit’s Statement on New Moon Piracy Case
Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by AmyO in News
Summit has issued this statement concerning the woman that was arrested for taping New Moon. All charges against her have been dropped.
“In regards to the situation with Samantha Tumpach, we applaud Muvico for upholding the zero tolerance policy on piracy when the incident occurred at their theater in Rosemont, IL. The pirating of films is a very serious issue and we all need to remain vigilant to protect the art of film and the myriad of businesses that the film industry supports. We believe that the attention that this incident has drawn, has served as a reminder to us all that any form of film piracy, or perceived piracy, will be treated with the utmost seriousness. Summit is pleased that all charges against Ms. Tumpach have been dropped and appreciate the efforts of the police and the prosecutors in this outcome.”
6 Responses to “Summit’s Statement on New Moon Piracy Case”
Emily
11. Dec, 2009
That’s ridiculous! She taped 3 minutes!! There’s someone who has taped the entire movie! Seriously, Good Job. Arrest the person who accidentally taped 3 minutes of the movie. It’s good the charges have been dropped.
Ronnie
11. Dec, 2009
SUMMIT IS FULL OF IT, I DARE THEY SUPPORT SOMEONE GETTING ARRESTED & JAIL TIME FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS, THEY MADE 600 MILLION. SHE SHOULD SUE THEM
Lori
11. Dec, 2009
Ronnie—if you read the statement, it says at the end that Summit is pleased that all charges were dropped.
sarah
11. Dec, 2009
Yeah, she should sue them and get money she doesn’t deserve. Nice. And P.S. it’s impolite to use all caps when you type.
Elizabeth (etandksmom)
12. Dec, 2009
I’m glad they dropped the charges. But I mean everyone knows you aren’t suppose to have video cameras in the theater.
Debbie
13. Dec, 2009
Whether you tape one minute or the whole movie… it’s against the law. If you think the law sucks, then fight to change it. What if you made a product (were and artist maybe)? Would you be happy that someone was copying it and or selling a crappy version of it. Probably not.
I for one, as a viewer in the movie theater am so annoyed with people using their phones for taping. It’s disruptive and distracting. If it’s the law then it doesn’t matter how much is taped. It’s common decency if you’ve never been taught that. If you let it slide once then more people will attempt it ’cause that’s how some people are and that’s the point of the whole incident. It sucks that we have to all be babysat now when we watch movies and this is the reason why.
I for one love being able to buy the DVD when it comes out and watch it then. I just don’t get the desire to do something untrustworthy/law breaking, posting it online and what?? Getting what for it?? Great for you??
Anyway, good job Summit.