Unauthorized 'The Odyssey' copy posted online draws swift warning from Universal
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Set us as preferred Universal Studios has issued a stern warning after an unauthorized copy of its hit film “The Odyssey” was leaked over the weekend.“We became aware of the unauthorized posting of the film and immediately initiated takedown protocols,” the studio said in a statement.“We take copyright infringement seriously and will pursue all appropriate remedies to protect our content and intellectual property rights.” Hollywood Inc.
The massive opening for ‘The Odyssey’ provided a big boost to the summer box office at a time when the last few weeks have been uneven.The studio was responding to a post on X that shared a high-quality copy of the Christopher Nolan film.The post was viewed more than 2.1 million times before a takedown notice replaced the copy of the film.
The post was shared Saturday on X at 2:25 p.m.Pacific, and the account was suspended within three hours, according to Variety.Generously sized and steered toward realism, the director’s take on Odysseus is epically satisfying, even if it skimps on the character’s ego and lust.“The Odyssey” continues to be a top attraction for filmgoers, drawing huge crowds on its second weekend.
Demand for advance tickets caused AMC’s app to crash in June.At the time, users on social media said wait times had reached an hour.
The film in its second weekend pulled in $87 million, acccording to Rentrak, a data analytics company that tracks box office sales.Make the most of L.A.with our guide to events and happenings in the SoCal arts scene.
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