Openload and Streamango Shut Down by ACE Anti-Piracy Alliance
Kodi users are freaking out after Openload and Streamango were shut down as part of a settlement agreement with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE). This means that when…
Frivolous Legal Action Against Kodi Addon Developers Threatens User Security
Over the past year, there has been one major unforseen repercussion of the movie industry’s frivolous bullying of open source developers: security risks to Kodi users via the hijacking of…
Dutch Kodi Addon Repository XvBMC Shuts Down Amid Legal Pressure from BREIN
Earlier this week, a popular unofficial Kodi addon repository known as XvBMC Nederland abruptly shuttered its doors, citing legal threats from the Dutch anti-piracy outfit known as Stichting BREIN. As…
The Dirty Tactics Used by Copyright Bullies to Undermine Kodi Addon Development
Ever since we had our original domain name and social media accounts seized without trial last year, copyright bullies have become more aggressive in their efforts to undermine the Kodi…
Tickbox Customers: They’re About to Remotely Wipe Your Devices Without Your Consent
Earlier today, TorrentFreak reported that Tickbox came to some kind of mutual agreement (authorized by the court) with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) which requires them to immediately…
NoobsAndNerds Down Amidst Reports Copyright Bullies Visited Developer
We have received preliminary reports stating that the lead developer, and possibly other staff at the NoobsAndNerds discussion, were visited at their homes by the MPAA, or possibly ACE (or…
JSergio123 Returns from Retirement to Develop Legitimate Kodi Addons
In a surprising turn of events, jsergio123 has announced his return to the Kodi addon community, promising to bring more legitimate content with him. In case you haven’t heard of…
The Unofficial Kodi Addon Community is Under Attack from All Angles
The unofficial Kodi community is under attack! Billion dollar copyright bullies wish to eliminate their competition while expanding copyright liability. They’re creating a climate of fear, using dirty tactics to…
Self-Censorship is the Biggest Threat to the Kodi Addon Community
We’re guilty of it. As soon as big telecom threatened us, we changed our site policies to reflect those of North Korea. Up until now, not a single court in…
British Kodi Addon Developer The_Alpha Retires Following Threat from the MPA and ACE
It has been brought to our attention that yet anoher Kodi addon developer was targetted by rightholders earlier today. We don’t have much information yet, but a leaked letter and…