York Entertainment/Warning Screen

(1990s)
Warning: On a black background is a white square. At the top of the square is the word "WARNING" that blinks on and off. Then, three seconds later, the following warning text appears below "WARNING":

Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures, video tapes or video discs.

Criminal copyright infringement is inves- tigated by the F.B.I. and may constitute a felony with a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

Technique: The word "WARNING" blinking and the text appearing.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare.

Legacy: The silence and flashing word can be intimidating, but overall it looks rather cheap.