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Looks like DRM prevented to watch movies in many theaters yesterday (www.theverge.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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When we went to our seats, the wait staff let us know that despite the fact that the previews were playing, we wouldn’t know until the movie actually started whether we could see the film or not. If it didn’t work, the screen would just turn black. Luckily, the film went through without a hitch.

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[–] WindowsEnjoyer 11 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Sir, I must ask - what are the chances that emplpyee might steal a movie? Or is it not possible because of DRM?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

I guess if someone really wanted to they could even with the DRM but the DRM just makes it more difficult.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Not a cinema guy, but assuming those movies are encrypted with modern standards, it is practically impossible if you simply would steal the media. Could be done if you could tap into the original playback device where movie plays and pull decrypted copy out of it.

Edit: As per this AES 128 is used so good luck if you ever stumble upon an encrypted copy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Probably very low due to the DRM. Cinema leaks are extremely rare since they are encrypted and all that.