The US studios have named Australia among the world's "most notorious marketplaces for the distribution of illegal film and television shows."
Australian home entertainment distributors are pressing the federal government to introduce measures that would combat the online piracy of films and TV content.
The Sapphires, Absolute Deception and 100 Bloody Acres are among the 100 most pirated independent films, according to a new study.
Google has been accused of turning a blind eye to criticism that its search engine frequently directs consumers to pirated websites.
Internet Service Providers would be required to issue warnings to subscribers who are suspected of illegally downloading copyright material in a measure being considered by the federal government.
Foxtel today welcomed the sentencing of two Sydney men for their role in the provision of unauthorised access to Foxtel services.
A delegation of producers, performers and broadcasters have spent the past two days in Canberra voicing concerns on the effect piracy is having on the Australian screen industry.
Making entertainment content available in Australia at the same time or shortly after its overseas release, and at a comparable price, will reduce piracy, according to Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.