Live Cinema manager must pay

rotterdam - A 23-year old Dutchman who showed up a Facebook page include films that are still running in cinemas have to pay 7500 euros. That's the Dutchman agreed with Stichting Brein, the interests of copyright owners. On the Live Cinema, which is still in the air, no films can also be viewed more.

According to director of BREIN, Tim Kuik, there was theft of revenue from cinemas and rights holders. '' It had to come to an end as soon as possible. ''

The anonymous administrator was trying to make money from his illegal activities by selling advertising space on his page and donate the money call. As BREIN could establish his identity.

The page has since been followed by more than 26 000 people. Followers could receive reminders previews. They also could vote on several films and share the streams on their own page.

The Dutchman had imposed a ban. To ignore the ban was a penalty of 2,000 euros per day, up to a maximum of 50 000. Now that a settlement is reached, the matter according to BREIN is settled, however. The Dutchman has also promised to open a new page. The old is now the page is closed and why that happens. In addition to the 7,500 euros to be paid by the Dutchman, will go any further income to BREIN.