It looks like the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) doesn't always play it fair. In 2001 they accused InternetMovies.com of distributing copyrighted movies including the third episode of Lord Of The Rings! It doesn't take a genius to see that this is very unlikely
The fact is that InternetMovies.com never broke copyrights and now they have filed a lawsuit against the MPAA.
The MPAA letter was part of a cease and desist order, which temporarily shut down http://www.InternetMovies.com. According to Michael Rossi, owner of InternetMovies.com, this temporary shut down had a negative effect on the business proceedings and reputation of InternetMovies.com.
In response Rossi, through his attorneys Fosbinder & Fosbinder A Law Corporation, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) on April 25, 2002. The allegations against the MPAA include interference with contractual obligations, interference with prospective economic advantage, as well as libel and defamation. A trial date has been set for July 8, 2003.
I sure hope InternetMovies.com wins. I really hate it when people or companies try to shut down something they don't like with lies. Check out the entire article.
Source: Yahoo!
