The Guardian reports that Drafthouse Cinemas, which has 20 sites across the United States, says that users of Google Glass will not be allowed to use them while watching films because the wearable glasses can be used to surreptitiously record video. "We've been talking about this potential ban for over a year," says Drafthouse CEO Tim League. "Google Glass did some early demos here in Austin and I tried them out personally. At that time, I recognised the potential piracy problem that they present for cinemas. I decided to put off a decision until we started seeing them in the theatre, and that started happening this month."
Attitudes towards Google Glass appear to be hardening in the US. In January, cinema chain AMC said the eyewear was "not appropriate" for use in cinemas, following an incident in which homeland security officers interrogated a Glass wearer during a screening of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit in Columbus, Ohio.
(Score: 5, Insightful) by jcross on Friday June 13 2014, @09:25PM
Yeah, as if there's going to be a lot of demand for a video of a movie distorted by the lenses of a tiny wide-angle camera, interspersed with shots of the popcorn, munching sounds, and glances at the hottie one row in front. Because people who pirate movies are looking for that authentic theater POV experience! Plus there couldn't be better versions out there on the internet already, right?
(Score: 1, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 13 2014, @10:26PM
Oh yeah I always watch the pirated movies because there might be a slim chance of some hottie walking in front of the screen and casting an enormous sideboob shadow.
(Score: 2, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 13 2014, @10:47PM
I don't know what kind of "movies" you watch son but I think you're doing it wrong!
(Score: 1) by SrLnclt on Friday June 13 2014, @11:12PM
Exactly. Do people even still download and watch CAMs? Just wait a few weeks for a real release.