Earlier this year, an advance copy of 'Star Wars: Episode III' was released to the Internet a day before the film's official worldwide opening. Yesterday, the US Attorney handed down charges to the eight people believed responsible. Using forensic markers embedded in the advance-release "screeners," law enforcement were able to track down the leaked copy and the people who came in contact with it. As a result of the early release, Episode III only managed to earn $380 million at the box office. (slashdot)

really? it only made $380m because of the pirates?

REALLY?

you mean... it wasnt because the movie sucked and george lucas is a no-talent one-hit-wonder hack?