2023 Honorees Are Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Mexico City Governor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo

Once upon a time, illegal streaming websites were clunky and slow and difficult for non-expert users to navigate. Those days are gone. Today, they are sophisticated in terms of their setup and their user interface. Many illegal streaming services come with subscriptions priced competitively with legitimate services, offering Live and catch-up TV, pre-release, and post-release films (and television shows), live sports content – the full array. And it’s often beautifully presented, with state-of-the-art navigation.

The Motion Picture Association Asia Pacific (MPA) applauds the Australian Government’s announcement today to increase the Location Offset from 16.5 percent to 30 percent.

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) hosted Republic of Korea (ROK) President Yoon Suk-yeol today at its global headquarters, marking the first time a Korean president has formally met with the American entertainment industry.

Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin today hailed the extension and enhancement of the successful New York State Film and Television Tax Credit Program, which was signed today by Gov. Kathy Hochul as part of the state’s 2023-2024 fiscal budget.

From the biggest franchise films to the smallest indie gems, people are showing us that they want to see the full range of great stories, well told. And best of all? They want to see them in theaters.

Charles Rivkin, the MPA’s chairman, opened the discussion. “Audiences around the world demand more authentic and nuanced portrayals of their societies and experiences,” he said, with films and television series a means to broaden understanding and foster empathy.

TPN, which is fully owned by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), is leveraging the updated MPA Content Security Best Practices v5.0 to expand its scope to include software application and cloud security in addition to site and work-from-home security assessments. With this expansion and the launch of the new TPN+ platform, TPN is bolstering its program to keep pace with rapid change and evolution throughout the media and entertainment industry.

“The Motion Picture Association applauds Governor Newsom for acknowledging the role California’s film, television, and streaming industry can play in driving economic growth. We look forward to working with leaders in the legislature alongside our union, guild, and other industry partners to pass this important extension that will bolster the creative economy and keep California the home of motion picture production.” - Charles Rivkin, MPA

“Celebrating 100 Years of Transatlantic Storytelling” Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin