Unnauthorized 'Odyssey' copy posts online, prompts warning from studio

Universal Studios is taking legal action after an unauthorized high-quality copy of the film 'The Odyssey' was leaked on the social media platform X. The studio successfully initiated takedown protocols after the post garnered millions of views.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges studios face in protecting intellectual property from digital piracy on social media platforms.
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.” The studio was responding to a post on X that shared a high-quality copy of the Christopher Nolan film.
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