The current distribution model is in decline for a increasingly larger market. The poor customer is getting sick and tired of parasites in the supply chain clipping the ticket at each stop with no real added value. I'd buy (digital download) a lot more movies if the costs were more reasonable. A new release $40 DVD is probably being sold by the studios for less than $15. By the time freight, distributors and retailers take their cut the price goes through the roof. If you want the hard copy you pay the premium but I'm not paying for someones antiquated business model.
Dynamic IPs with dail-up? And how long does it take to download a movie on dail-up? I'm pretty sure video pirates would be using high speed broadband!!
Seth is right. The movie distribution model is broken and the studios have chosen not to move with the times. Consequently the govt is being coerced by the studio lobbyists to make new laws to protect their failing businesses. The next thing you know the govt. will attempt take control of the internet altogether through censorship...oh wait they are already working on that.