[d at DCC] Pirating is Illegal! [Was: Movie copyright duration]

[Scott Elcomb]

Hi all,

I want to follow up on the thread entitled "Movie copyright duration,"
started by Jonathan Addleman.

Earlier today, my daughter put on one of her favorite movies, "Heidi."

The DVD says it's (C) 2005 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
LLC (All Rights Reserved, of course) and contains two separate copies
of the movie - one in b&w, the other in "restored" color.

This DVD is full of copyright violation notices and protection, both
in print on the cover, and in notices/codes on the disc - including a
special "Pirating is Illegal!" commercial.

The original movie (b&w) was produced in 1937...

Could anyone tell me if can I legally "copy" this movie?  (I'm not
expecting responses from lawyers, but I'd really enjoy your opinions!)

TIA!
- Scott.

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