'Sobrang weird e': Director Roman Perez Jr reacts to Vivamax...

MANILA, Philippines -- Vivamax director Roman Perez Jr. finds it "weird" how Vivamax movies are being pirated on other sites, with some even streaming first on other apps other than the streaming platform. Philstar.com asked the director for his thoughts on the issue in an exclusive interview. "Sobrang weird e. Parang malaking mafia na 'yan e. Ang proseso talaga namin, a day or a week before ka mag-final draft, i QC (quality control) na 'yon, meaning ipapasok na sa software sa base ng Vivamax na nasa China 'yon. Made-detect niya lahat ng pipiratahin ng kopyang 'yon. Kahit naman sa Star (Cinema) at Regal (other film outfits), bago pa ilabas sa cinema, magla-lagay diyan ng code 'pag na-pirata made-detect agad sa buong system," he said. "Apparently ito hindi e. Ang weird e. Parang nag-pasa lang kami last week, a day after ng Vivamax Plus, nauna pa sa Vivamax Plus 'yung pirate e. 'Di ba m...