This is certainly a bootleg as Amazon don't release Amazon Originals physically unless it was part of a previous deal on a show they brought over to Amazon from another Network, or anime series which still remain very popular in Asian markets.
Online piracy is a massive threat to Amazon but physical pirated DVDs remain a problem too. This week, the company filed a lawsuit against a group of online stores that sell pirated DVDs of key titles such as 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and 'The Peripheral'. While these DVDs may look real they are definitely pirated, as these series are only available on Amazon Prime.
Amazon Sues Pirate DVD Stores
This week, Amazon Technologies filed a lawsuit against several websites that sell pirated DVDs disguised as official releases. While these pirated discs are no longer as popular as they were 20 years ago, they remain a problem, especially when illicit copies are sold as the real deal.
In a complaint filed at a California federal court, Amazon accuses seven websites of selling pirated discs. These sites, including dvdshelf.com.au, dvds.trade, and dvdwholesale.co.uk, are presumably operated by the same group, using a variety of companies.
For the public at large, it may not be immediately obvious that these discs are pirated. However, since Amazon doesn’t produce or sell DVDs for these Prime Video series, there is no doubt that they are created from illicit sources.
“Defendants’ scheme to exploit the worldwide recognition of the Amazon Series is straightforward and blatant through their Piracy Websites, Defendants openly sell pirated and infringing DVDs containing unauthorized copies of the Amazon Series.
“To date, Amazon has not released for sale or distribution the Amazon Series on DVD, and instead exclusively distributes such content via its streaming-video-on-demand platform, Amazon Prime Video,” the complaint clarifies.
It is interesting that they are chasing The Peripheral pirate sales too. They've just sadly canceled the show after it fell victim to the ongoing strikes. They couldn't get the second season produced because of the cast scheduling issues. A real shame as it was a fantastic first season. I hope they try to get it off the ground again.
They've just sadly canceled the show after it fell victim to the ongoing strikes. They couldn't get the second season produced because of the cast scheduling issues.
They've just sadly canceled the show after it fell victim to the ongoing strikes. They couldn't get the second season produced because of the cast scheduling issues.
Don't get my hopes up like that :)
Yes, very sad that this giant corporation feels the need to also chase down small potatoes like this.
Season one was a disaster, so hopefully these justified strikes will give the showrunners time to rethink some things perhaps?
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