Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 09/02/2024
The data for our weekly download chart is estimated by TorrentFreak, and is for informational and educational reference only. Downloading content without permission is copyright infringement. These torrent download statistics are only meant to provide further insight into piracy trends. All data are gathered from public resources. This week we have three newcomers on the list. “Inside Out 2” is the most shared title. The most...
Fmovies & Aniwave: Will The Masters of Pirate Resurrection Rise Again?
The demise of pirate streaming giant Fmovies in June, followed by the closure of Aniwave and more than a dozen others in the space of a few hours Monday night, will be remembered for a very long time. When the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment modestly confirmed on Thursday it had supported Vietnamese authorities to shut down the sites, the focus was on huge but easily digested numbers. When combined, fmovies, bflixz,...
TorrentGalaxy Spooks Users with More ‘Downtime’
In little over five years, TorrentGalaxy has grown out to become a leading player in the torrent ecosystem. The site originally set out to ‘bridge the gap‘ between torrent and streaming sites, and it ultimately became much more than that. With a dedicated group of uploaders and an active community, TorrentGalaxy provided a safe haven for many avid torrenters. The disappearance of other key torrent sources, including the demise of...
Sports Streaming Site Streameast Plans to Appeal U.S. Domain Name Seizures
With millions of visits per month, pirate sports streaming site Streameast is a fan favorite among many sports aficionados. The site is particularly popular in the United States, where even the largest sports icons, including LeBron James, have reportedly used it to stream content. The appeal of free sports content is understandable, as legal options can cost hundreds of dollars per month. This can lead to legal complications such as...
Operation Redirect: Police Anti-Malware Action Protects Music & Pirates
Most anti-piracy campaigns of the last four or five decades feature a direct order (Don’t Pirate) followed by some additional information for people to consider before making an informed choice. The direct order “Don’t Pirate” has never changed, but it only becomes effective when paired with a reason to abstain, ideally something that provokes consideration of the consequences. Most angles have already been tested. “Home Taping is...
Fmovies Piracy Ring Was Shut Down by Vietnam, Assisted By ACE
Pirate sites tend to come and go but in recent months, significant shutdowns have been more frequent than usual. Fmovies is one of the most prominent casualties. Founded in 2016, the pirate streaming site had been a thorn in Hollywood’s side for years. While rightsholders typically avoid naming pirate sites in public, fearing an indirect promotional effect, Fmovies was a recent exception. To illustrate how brazen the platform had...
