Technophile
We have no idea what OSD stands for, but this is a clever box of tricks that handles video brilliantly
Creativity policy pits internet providers against pirates
The culture secretary has told internet providers to clamp down on illegal sharing of copyrighted music and movies. By Richard Wray and Mark Brown
Burnham targets illegal downloading
The government is to consult on legislation to punish internet service providers if they fail to take action against the illegal downloading of music, films and TV programmes. By Mark Sweney
Sony’s Blu-Ray wins HD DVD battle
Sony's Blu-Ray has finally won the battle of the high-definition DVD formats with Toshiba announcing it is to axe its rival HD DVD technology. By Jemima Kiss
Paramount signs Xbox film download rental deal
The hit film Transformers will be available to rent via the games console Xbox 360 this week as Paramount signs a distribution deal. By Jemima Kiss
So far away, but so very close together
The 3D film of U2 in concert lets Paul Morley get closer to the group than even he ever thought possible
The hard sell
James Donaghy on the latest anti-piracy ads
Why are some moviegoers fleeing from Cloverfield?
The monster-trashes-New-York film, produced by Lost creator JJ Abrams, is causing motion sickness and migraine in some viewers
China riveted by stolen sex photos of Hong Kong stars
Fight to stifle the biggest celebrity sex scandal in the history of the Chinese internet
Internet users could face disconnection for illegal downloads
Internet users who illegally download music and films could face losing access to the web
Lovefilm takes over Amazon’s European rental business
DVDs-by-post company Lovefilm is forming a partnership with the rental business of online retailer Amazon. By Katie Allen
Hackers declare war on Scientologists amid claims of heavy-handed Cruise control
Hackers have been infuriated by the removal from YouTube of a video clip featuring Tom Cruise praising Scientology. By Patrick Barkham
Copyright law should distinguish between commercial and cultural uses
Cory Doctorow: The idea that the same copyright regime should apply to movie studios and kids who photocopy comics is preposterous
Gondry guest edits YouTube
YouTube has appointed movie and video director Michel Gondry as a guest editor. By Mark Sweney
Internet snippets lure new wave of fans as slapstick becomes cool
The success of the Slapstick 2008 festival is tribute to the enduring popularity of silent movie humour. By Steven Morris