Popcorn Time has been at the receiving end of the law for a while now, much like Cartoon HD. Even though the circumstances leading to their ban are dissimilar, both applications feature similar functions. Popcorn Time mixes a few popular processes to help clients stream TV shows, music and movies for free.
The process is illegal, as State laws prevent users from downloading TV shows, movies or music over the internet, for free. With the help of Popcorn Time, users can not just download the above-mentioned features, but also subtitles, at their convenience.
Even though the authorities have targeted the application, none of the contributors has made any money off the app. The first edition of Popcorn Time was open-source, which means that any technically-educated person could take a look at the coding process behind the application for free. There is nothing worth hiding!
When the original Popcorn Time shutdown, various users started using the same coding to continue the services. However, various Governments came down hard on the domain, making it difficult for the application to continue offering its services.
As a result, Popcorn Time domains have been shifting base once in a while, depending on the period it took the issuing authorities to ban their domain. The website is presently located at popcorn-time.se. One of the creators of the app revealed that the team has been working for a long time to change the way people watch television and movies and they will continue in their struggle to bring this change unto people.
However, considering the present scenario, not many viewers are hopeful of the app ever gaining permanent ground. However, only time can decide the future. Licensing agreements are not the same around the world, and this is the reason some countries witness a movie release before the others.
With Popcorn Time, users were able to watch a movie, irrespective of their present location, as soon as it released in one part of the globe. This was a major reason behind the website being termed as illegal, although, the makers claim that they have checked every law book around the world, but have found nothing concrete so far.
Sweden has turned out to be a lifesaver for Popcorn Time, much like it is for thepiratebay. The country keeps American prosecutors off the domains, lending the websites a free run around the world. Popcorn Time in an official statement revealed that, they can never be taken down.
Sweden is the present online piracy haven, and it is estimated that close to 1.5 million, out of their 9 million population indulge in online piracy.
For additional news, reports and updates regarding Popcorn Time, stay tuned as we return soon.
That’s brilliant news! Having subtitles for the hard of hearing, like me, is a godsend. I have tried a few paid websites and they don’t have such a selection nor the simplicity and ease of use as Popcorn Time. I would gladly pay a little something on each borrowing for such a service.