I need MPAA information

[CyberCowboy]

Where would I find a list of MPAA members (e.g. companies)? I can't find a list on their site.

I assume that the companies in the links section of the site are members, but aren't there more companies?

Also, does anyone know if there is a compiled list of movies/tv shows that the MPAA scans for? Shouldn't they list this on their website or something?

 

[EyeMWing]

The MPAA is responsible for every MPAA movie. To my knowledge, this includes several TV shows. Watch the ending credits, the MPAA logo will be at the end. Also, the MPAA logo adorns the box for every one of their DVDs/VHS's/Whatevers. It's just very small, and down at the bottom of the back cover with the copyright info and technical data. In my experience, it's usually right next to the rating.

If the film had a budget, it's MPAA. Even if it didn't, chances are it's MPAA.

 

[CyberCowboy]

What about TV Shows? I know that "Dead Like me" belongs to the MPAA... (argh... I got an ISP letter + internet disconnection from downloading that show.... so I am protesting by not watching it anymore.)

Would the tv show websites display this anywhere?

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: CyberCowboy
What about TV Shows? I know that "Dead Like me" belongs to the MPAA... (argh... I got an ISP letter + internet disconnection from downloading that show.... so I am protesting by not watching it anymore.)

Would the tv show websites display this anywhere?

Hang on a few, I'll get you a complete list of every company involved.

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: CyberCowboy
What about TV Shows? I know that "Dead Like me" belongs to the MPAA... (argh... I got an ISP letter + internet disconnection from downloading that show.... so I am protesting by not watching it anymore.)

Would the tv show websites display this anywhere?

haha, I'm sorry, but that's funny. Who is your ISP, anyway?

 

[Trygve]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
The MPAA is responsible for every MPAA movie. To my knowledge, this includes several TV shows. Watch the ending credits, the MPAA logo will be at the end. Also, the MPAA logo adorns the box for every one of their DVDs/VHS's/Whatevers. It's just very small, and down at the bottom of the back cover with the copyright info and technical data. In my experience, it's usually right next to the rating.

If the film had a budget, it's MPAA. Even if it didn't, chances are it's MPAA.

I'm not sure I understand you. Having an MPAA rating logo on your movie means that you've submitted it to the MPAA, gotten it rated, and have used their approved wording and logo (and you have to submit copies of all packaging and promotional material that use their logos to the MPAA as well). That's not the same thing at all as being a member of the MPAA.

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Trygve

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
The MPAA is responsible for every MPAA movie. To my knowledge, this includes several TV shows. Watch the ending credits, the MPAA logo will be at the end. Also, the MPAA logo adorns the box for every one of their DVDs/VHS's/Whatevers. It's just very small, and down at the bottom of the back cover with the copyright info and technical data. In my experience, it's usually right next to the rating.

If the film had a budget, it's MPAA. Even if it didn't, chances are it's MPAA.

I'm not sure I understand you. Having an MPAA rating logo on your movie means that you've submitted it to the MPAA, gotten it rated, and have used their approved wording and logo (and you have to submit copies of all packaging and promotional material that use their logos to the MPAA as well). That's not the same thing at all as being a member of the MPAA.

Yes, but the MPAA will still gladly sue the pants off you for downloading a copy of their precious ratings logo.

Remember who they are.

Also, I'm fairly certain that you can include an MPAA rating logo without the MPAA logo itself being there, assuming said rating was approved. The MPAA members, however, must include both.

 

[mwtgg]

MPAA is a trade association representing major producers and distributors of theatrical motion pictures, home video material and television programs. MPAA members include: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation; Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.; Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation; Universal Studios, Inc.; and Warner Bros. MPAA member companies are among the world?s leaders in implementing aggressive electronic commerce activities and are actively pursuing new and innovative business models in order to tap the vast potential of digital media and worldwide distribution networks, like the Internet.

The MPAA is an active member of the Intellectual Property and Business Constituencies of the ICANN Domain Name Supporting Organization (DNSO).

 

[CyberCowboy]

Originally posted by: mwtgg

Originally posted by: CyberCowboy
What about TV Shows? I know that "Dead Like me" belongs to the MPAA... (argh... I got an ISP letter + internet disconnection from downloading that show.... so I am protesting by not watching it anymore.)

Would the tv show websites display this anywhere?

haha, I'm sorry, but that's funny. Who is your ISP, anyway?

My ISP is Adelphia. Apparently the first time is a warning. They will cancel my account the second time I receive a letter... haha... those punks... they act like I NEED their service.
I would switch to DSL/Satellite tv if I weren't so lazy.... (been a couple months since that letter).

 

[CyberCowboy]

Originally posted by: mwtgg

MPAA is a trade association representing major producers and distributors of theatrical motion pictures, home video material and television programs. MPAA members include: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation; Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.; Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation; Universal Studios, Inc.; and Warner Bros. MPAA member companies are among the world?s leaders in implementing aggressive electronic commerce activities and are actively pursuing new and innovative business models in order to tap the vast potential of digital media and worldwide distribution networks, like the Internet.

The MPAA is an active member of the Intellectual Property and Business Constituencies of the ICANN Domain Name Supporting Organization (DNSO).

Are those the only members? I saw that on the website, but thought that there were more than that.

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: CyberCowboy

Originally posted by: mwtgg

Originally posted by: CyberCowboy
What about TV Shows? I know that "Dead Like me" belongs to the MPAA... (argh... I got an ISP letter + internet disconnection from downloading that show.... so I am protesting by not watching it anymore.)

Would the tv show websites display this anywhere?

haha, I'm sorry, but that's funny. Who is your ISP, anyway?

My ISP is Adelphia. Apparently the first time is a warning. They will cancel my account the second time I receive a letter... haha... those punks... they act like I NEED their service.
I would switch to DSL/Satellite tv if I weren't so lazy.... (been a couple months since that letter).

Erm, they are kinda required to do so.

And... I guess it would be those companies and their subsidiaries.

Also, neither Adelphia nor MPAA members will miss your business, to them you're a mere drop in the bucket of their total revenue.

 

[Trygve]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Trygve
I'm not sure I understand you. Having an MPAA rating logo on your movie means that you've submitted it to the MPAA, gotten it rated, and have used their approved wording and logo (and you have to submit copies of all packaging and promotional material that use their logos to the MPAA as well). That's not the same thing at all as being a member of the MPAA.

Yes, but the MPAA will still gladly sue the pants off you for downloading a copy of their precious ratings logo.

Remember who they are.

Also, I'm fairly certain that you can include an MPAA rating logo without the MPAA logo itself being there, assuming said rating was approved. The MPAA members, however, must include both.

I think there's some flexibility with how you use the MPAA logos and trademarks on your packaging, at the end of the film, etc., but I'd have to go check my paperwork from the MPAA that has all their rules and stuff to be sure. I'm not an MPAA member myself, so I can't say for certain that there aren't any special rules that MPAA members have to adhere to. When I've had a film rated, I've gone ahead and used the MPAA logo on the packaging and in the credits and the MPAA certainly hasn't objected to that.

So, just because a product has an MPAA logo, it doesn't mean that it's produced by an MPAA member.