YouTube cracks down harder on fake movie trailer channels with new demonetizations

What just happened? YouTube is cracking down harder on the many creators that produce fake movie trailers. After the company demonetized two of the biggest channels that produce these fakes earlier this year, it is has now suspended ad revenue on two accounts run by the same creators. Fake trailers, sometimes known as fan trailers, have become a very common sight on YouTube. They usually show what is supposed to be clips from sequels or new franchise entries that aren't being made, such as Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie in James Bond. There are also those that place actors in shows they aren't appearing in (Leonardo DiCaprio in Squid Game season 3), and lots for real upcoming movies that have been stitched together from previous footage and AI clips. These trailers receive views that can reach into the millions and even tens of millions, earning those behind the channels a lot of money from YouTube. As for why the Hollywood studios never hit these channels with copyright strikes, an ... Read full article.