'Game of Thrones' Director Says Illegal Downloads Benefit the Show

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Brian Anthony Hernandez
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'Game of Thrones' Director Says Illegal Downloads Benefit the Show

HBO's Game of Thrones holds the title for most-pirated show of 2012, but one of the show's directors isn't concerned about the massive piracy from online viewers.

Director David Petrarca thinks the buzz the show's pirates create benefits the show, he said at Perth's Writers Festival, because the chatter could influence others to tune in legally. Check out the video above for more.

Season three of Game of Thrones premieres March 31.

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