Polaris Pictures
Polaris Pictures is a Nordic film and television company producing Scandinavian-language content distributed worldwide via major streaming platforms. Their acclaimed crime dramas and dark comedies have built a devoted international fanbase.
Polaris Pictures' Nordic-noir content is heavily pirated through subtitle distribution groups and torrent communities that cater to international audiences. Unauthorized fan-dubbing and redistribution on social media platforms further erode their licensing revenue.
Unauthorized Fan-Dub Distribution on YouTube
Over 450 unauthorized fan-dubbed episodes of Polaris Pictures content were found on YouTube, collectively accumulating 12 million views. EzlaScan filed batch DMCA takedowns through YouTube's Content ID system and achieved removal of all infringing uploads within one week.
Nordic Crime Drama Global Piracy Crackdown
Polaris Pictures' award-winning Nordic crime drama series was being massively pirated with unauthorized subtitles in 15 languages across 34 torrent and streaming sites. EzlaScan conducted a comprehensive takedown campaign, removing all infringing copies and disrupting the subtitle distribution pipeline.