Tough rules to get OK on piracy, kid thesps
California Gov. Gray Davis is expected to sign legislation today to toughen penalties for video piracy and clear up provisions of the Coogan Law to help child actors keep their money.
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OK, book ‘em, sez Court TV
Court TV has launched an online bookstore that will specialize in investigative fiction and nonfiction. A "guests' book" section will offer books by authors who have appeared on the channel, such as…
U teams with Ferrari for pic promo
The legendary Ferrari motor racing team has teamed up with Universal Pictures Intl. to promote the international video launch of "2 Fast 2 Furious."
Retrolounge heads back to 50s, 60s, 70s
Travis F. Smith: A Wide 'Net
AOL settles with FTC over subs
Time Warner's America Online settled with the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday on long-standing charges that it didn't cancel subscriptions when customers asked and took too long to send them rebates…
Songwriters take case against piracy to D.C.
Dozens of songwriters from across the country swarmed Capitol Hill on Tuesday to press their antipiracy case and celebrate the creation of the Congressional Songwriters' Caucus.
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Travis F. Smith: A Wide 'Net
EC guide points way to digital TV
European Union exec arm the European Commission has issued a guide to help its 15 member states speed the transition from analog to digital broadcasting.
Horror surrounds Sportka
Travis F. Smith: A Wide 'Net
Regal unplugs gory games
America's biggest theater chain is cracking down on onscreen violence -- in its lobbies.
