Anti-camcording law welcomed

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has signed an Anti-Camcording Act of 2009, intensifying the government's fight against movie piracy in the Philippines, says Inquirer Net.

Considered a “milestone,” the Anti-Camcording Law aims to help curb illegal camcording activities in the country and in the Asian region.

Under the Anti-Camcording Law, any person who is caught using or attempting to use an audio-visual recording device to transmit or make a copy of any part of a performance in an exhibition facility of any cinematographic film or other audio-visual work will be fined from P50 000 to P750 000 and face imprisonment of a minimum six months and one day to six years and one day.

Christie, a global visual technologies company, took home the Green AV Award at the inaugural 2010 InfoComm 100 conference, states InforcommIQ.

Newly created by InfoComm International, a professional audio-visual trade association, the Green AV Award recognises organisations for their commitment to social responsibility, sustainability and the environment.

“Sustainability practices are important for the future of the AV industry,” says Randal Lemke, PhD, executive director and CEO, InfoComm International.

With 3DTV becoming more widely available and Sony having an interest in both the manufacture of audio-visual equipment and games consoles, news surrounding upcoming PlayStation 3 titles is starting to trickle out ahead of the company's keynote press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June, writes The Independent.

Killzone 3 was officially revealed on Monday 24 May - a week earlier than anticipated - and it is now known the next game in the off-world shooter series will feature support both for 3D televisions and the PlayStation 3's upcoming motion control scheme, PlayStation Move.

UK trade magazine MCV has also been reporting on the latest rumours about the long-awaited driving game, Gran Turismo 5.