According to a report in Ottawa Citizen, 50% of the world’s bootlegged films come from Canada, with the largest number being churned out in Montreal. Fox has reportedly warned exhibitors in Montreal that it will delay the release of new titles unless steps are taken to curb the problem.
In Canada, it is not illegal to use a comcorder in a theatre. A recent report in the Montreal Gazzett stated that many children sneak camcorders into cinemas to record films. (Source: imdb.com’s Studio Briefing)
