Glickman to Film Industry: Nurture New Technology

Dan Glickman, the new head of the Motion Picture Association of America, gave his first major speech after taking office: he said the industry must embrace new digital and Internet technologies while continuing to battle copyright pirates.

Early next year, he intends to travel to Silicon Valley in northern California and other technology centers to hear the concerns of hardware and software makers…Glickman said the MPAA would continue pursuing lawsuits and criminal complaints when necessary, but added he would also listen to technology leaders and “try to find common ground.”

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