Moving image materials are made available to the public through methods of distribution, releasing, or broadcasting.  Distributors or releasing companies perform the function of making moving image materials available.  Television networks or stations broadcast television programs.  The terms "distribution," "release," and "broadcast" are used interchangeably in this manual to mean making a moving image work available.  The term "presents" and its variations are ambiguous terms and might refer to distribution.  If they relate to distribution, see 4D.  If they do not relate to distribution, see 1G3.2 and 1G3.3.

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4.  Distribution, Release, Broadcast Area