Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Hits Internet Before Theatres  11/21/05

Outraged Harry Potter film bosses have launched an investigation into how the latest movie The Goblet of Fire was released on the internet before it hit British cinemas. Thousands of fans have been able to download the $216 million film from the internet for free - days before its official release last Friday (18NOV05). 

In a bid to combat escalating copyright violation, ushers at certain cinemas have been given night-vision goggles which will enable them to spot viewers trying to record pirate copies of the film with hidden video cameras. 

A source says, "The situation is way out of control. The fact that the latest Harry Potter film has been leaked onto the web is a huge blow for everyone concerned. "The public should be worried too because any of these downloads which make it onto pirate DVDs, help to fund organized crime like drugs and prostitution."