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The organization changes its name to The Motion Picture Association of America, reflecting increased popularity of American films overseas.

The MPA establishes the Film Security Office to work closely with law enforcement officials and stem the growing threat of film piracy, which was estimated to cost the industry more than $100 million a year at the time.

The MPA, under CEO Chris Dodd, works closely with the U.S. Government to reach an agreement with China to settle a long-running WTO dispute, opening up China’s film marketplace and dramatically boosting revenue sharing, an action that helped fuel a major expansion in global box office revenue.

Under Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin, Netflix becomes the newest member of the MPAA, joining Disney, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal, and Warner Bros. The addition of Netflix reflected the association’s increased focus on streaming services as the industry adapted to the viewing practices of modern audiences.

Under CEO Charles Rivkin, the MPA is championing the growing diversity of filmmakers, safeguarding intellectual property rights, advancing technological innovation, and supporting trade policies that can further expand the global film and TV marketplace.