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Sundance fiasco: James Sweeney's Twinless removed from screening post piracy attack

All major festivals around the world take a strong stand against privacy so when one of the films that the festival approved to be streamed on its official streaming platform was found getting pirated,
The article from MSN discusses the unfortunate incident at the Sundance Film Festival where James Sweeney's film "Twinless" was removed from its scheduled screening due to a piracy attack. The film, which explores themes of grief and loss, was targeted by hackers who leaked it online before its official premiere. This led to the film's removal from the festival lineup to prevent further unauthorized distribution. The piracy not only compromised the film's exclusive debut but also raised concerns about the security of digital content at film festivals. The festival organizers and Sweeney expressed disappointment over the situation, highlighting the challenges filmmakers face in protecting their work in the digital age.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/streaming-movies-and-tv/sundance-fiasco-james-sweeney-s-twinless-removed-from-screening-post-piracy-attack/ar-AA1ygsR8