FFVII Pirate Gets Busted
Someone uploaded a pirated version of the upcoming Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children movie to Google Video a while back. Square Enix found out about it and requested Google to remove it. Once removed, Square Enix started to track this person down. I’m guessing this is the English version because the Japanese version has been all over the place for quite some time now.
In a press release issued today, Square Enix reports that they have found the person responsible. On April 17th, the accused admitted that he had uploaded the video and agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to settle. Obviously, Square Enix is taking piracy very seriously this time around. Here’s what Square EnixÂ’s General Manager of Legal Affairs, Yasuhiko Hasegawa, says:
“In connection with the release of the movie, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, we are actively pursuing those who commit intellectual property infringement against our company. Any illegal activities, including the illegal uploading of Square Enix content to Internet sites and the unauthorized copying of Square Enix games, music, movies, images, and other intellectual property, will be prosecuted. While Square Enix appreciates the enthusiasm of its fans, and values its relationship with them, it is also obligated to protect its intellectual property rights, or risk weakening or losing the very rights that enable the company to continue to provide its fans with an exciting entertainment experience.”
The movie will see a DVD and UMD release on April 25th, 2006 in both North America and the United Kingdom.
Someone uploaded a pirated version of the upcoming Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children movie to Google Video a while back. Square Enix found out about it and requested Google to remove it. Once removed, Square Enix started to track this person down. I’m guessing this is the English version because the Japanese version has been all over the place for quite some time now.
In a press release issued today, Square Enix reports that they have found the person responsible. On April 17th, the accused admitted that he had uploaded the video and agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to settle. Obviously, Square Enix is taking piracy very seriously this time around. Here’s what Square EnixÂ’s General Manager of Legal Affairs, Yasuhiko Hasegawa, says:
“In connection with the release of the movie, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, we are actively pursuing those who commit intellectual property infringement against our company. Any illegal activities, including the illegal uploading of Square Enix content to Internet sites and the unauthorized copying of Square Enix games, music, movies, images, and other intellectual property, will be prosecuted. While Square Enix appreciates the enthusiasm of its fans, and values its relationship with them, it is also obligated to protect its intellectual property rights, or risk weakening or losing the very rights that enable the company to continue to provide its fans with an exciting entertainment experience.”
The movie will see a DVD and UMD release on April 25th, 2006 in both North America and the United Kingdom.
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