Big Hollywood and the US government may think that by closing down Megaupload, they will have thwarted the alleged piracy problem.
But as Kim Dotcom says in his interview, much demand stems from people wanting the latest US movies or TV programs now, as opposed to typically waiting months for it.
Furthermore, there are similar sites offering the same or related content that Megaupload.com did, including sites in the US that are unmolested by the FBI.
Like a many-headed hydra, if you cut off one head, others will take its place.
The US authorities are fighting a losing battle, especially since digital downloads seem the way of the entertainment future — via redwolf.newsvine.com