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Q: Trailer info. for movies on VHS or DVD ( Answered 4 out of 5 stars,   0 Comments )
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Subject: Trailer info. for movies on VHS or DVD
Category: Arts and Entertainment > Movies and Film
Asked by: tomranger-ga
List Price: $10.00
Posted: 26 Feb 2003 12:38 PST
Expires: 28 Mar 2003 12:38 PST
Question ID: 167477
What is the source of permits/agreements required to copy movie
trailers or excerpts from VHS or DVD's for public showing?

Clarification of Question by tomranger-ga on 27 Feb 2003 09:17 PST
Who do I contact to get permission to copy VHS or DVD excerpts from movies
for public showing?  And is their a fee involved?
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Subject: Re: Trailer info. for movies on VHS or DVD
Answered By: jbf777-ga on 27 Feb 2003 09:21 PST
Rated:4 out of 5 stars
 
Hello -
 
Try:
 
Motion Picture Licensing Corporation
http://www.mplc.com/index2.htm
 
Movie Licensing USA
http://www.movlic.com/
 
Swank Motion Pictures Inc.
http://www.swank.com/
  
If you need any additional information/clarification, please ask
before rating this answer.  Thanks for your understanding.
 
Search Strategy:
obtain permission copy movie
 
jbf777-ga
GA Researcher

Request for Answer Clarification by tomranger-ga on 27 Feb 2003 13:10 PST
Of the 3 sources given, is any one of them more inclusive to cover my
request for a variety of movies from different studios. Do you have a
recommendation or any knowledge of costs involved for a permit or
whatever is required to do the copying of excerpts or trailers?

Thanks for your help, TDM

Clarification of Answer by jbf777-ga on 27 Feb 2003 13:25 PST
Hi -
 
It varies depending upon your application.  Can you tell me in what
capacity you plan on using this footage?
 
jbf777-ga

Request for Answer Clarification by tomranger-ga on 27 Feb 2003 14:14 PST
TO: Researcher  I went ahead and proceeded to check out your first referral
at Motion Picture Licensing Corp. and found out what I needed to know, so
no more assistance is necessary.  Thanks again for your help....TDM

Clarification of Answer by jbf777-ga on 27 Feb 2003 18:22 PST
No problem.. let me know if you need any additional help.
 
jbf777-ga
GA Researcher
tomranger-ga rated this answer:4 out of 5 stars
I appreciated the quick and complete response which led me where I needed to 
go to get more information, that completed answered my question..

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