James Gunn Says Comic-Con Piracy Will Be More Difficult This Year Due To New Technology
By Ethan Anderton/July 11, 2016 12:00 pm EST
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn took to Facebook this weekend to tease the arrival of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The filmmaker has already teased that the panel for the sequel at Comic-Con would give attendees a glimpse at the first footage, but fans asked when everyone else might see a teaser trailer. Gunn’s answer to this question indicated that fans wouldn’t have to wait long after Comic-Con, and also mentioned some kind of “new technology” that will prevent piracy from the convention.
Find out exactly what James Gunn said about preventing leaked Comic-Con trailers after the jump.
When asked about the first teaser trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, here’s what Gunn said on Facebook:
Stopping recordings from leaking out of Hall H specifically has always been hard because of how many people are in that part of the convention center for the biggest panels of the weekend. So what efforts have they put in place to stop this from happening? We’re not sure, but this could be bad news for all those who eagerly await video leaks from Comic-Con to see what all the attendees get to see in San Diego.
Well, you might see something if you’re in Hall H on July 23 with me and the Marvel panel. Or if someone secretly films that — which is less likely to happen because of new technology, but I still know sometimes happens — then you’ll see it right after. If not then, it will be a short while.
We know that Apple recently filed a patent for an infrared beam that would stop iPhones from recording at concerts, but I doubt something that sophisticated or extreme will happen at Comic-Con. Especially since pictures and recording is allowed during most of the panels, just not when film or TV footage is playing.
We’re bound to find out what efforts Comic-Con has taken to ensure studios feel comfortable about bringing exclusive footage to the convention when we arrive in San Diego to cover the geeky madness next week. Stay tuned.
