Rent A Downloadable Movie

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Posted by timothy on Sunday August 19, 2001 @08:28PM from the like-divx-without-the-joy dept.

Syn Ack writes: "The New York Times is reporting (free account, blah blah blah) that five (5) major Hollywood studios (MGM, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers and Universal Pictures) are going to begin offering downloadable time restricted movies. The video will remain watchable for 30 days but will become unplayable 24 hours after it has been viewed at all. Sounds like if you start the movie at all, the clock starts ticking so no peaking until you're ready to watch it ALL. Downloads are expected to be in the 500MB range. However downloads will only be available well after the DVD release of the same movie so as to not cut into DVD sales. Expect to see something late this year or early next. Perhaps the Music People can get some tips from the movie people?" What a bargain.

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Well... by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-19 20:32 · Score: -1, Troll

I know I didn't read the article, but I have a few things to point out..

These 500mb downloadable movies, are they dvd rips? if so wouldn't that be illegal? Somewhere in the DMCA it should say that of course.

Also what about cross compatibility with non win32 systems? I can see the target audience running win32 systems. Even so would the people make it in a format viewable in *NIX/Mac?

Even further, what steps are taken to make sure I can't just SAVE the movie so I can burn it to a cd and watch it over and over?

Yeah I didn't read the article so that's why I'm posting this anon coward...
Oops! jack off! (have to use 'code') by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-19 20:33 · Score: -1, Troll

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Generic NYT account, no registration req, blah bla by Bosconian · 2001-08-19 20:50 · Score: 3, Troll

User: slash2001
Pass: slash2001

Enjoy.

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They're Probably In Bed With Microsoft.. by citizenc · 2001-08-19 21:12 · Score: 1, Troll

.. so they will most likely end up using a hacked-up version of the Windows Media format. I mean, who knows how many different back doors and tracking devices Microsoft has implemented.
Re:I'm Slow by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-19 21:25 · Score: -1, Troll

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Anyone by Rogain · 2001-08-19 22:40 · Score: 0, Troll

buying these should be shot. Go to a fucking theater it wont kill you, loser!

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Re:[Flash Quiz!] Ladies and Gentlemen... by Hard_Code · 2001-08-20 01:22 · Score: 1, Troll

MPAA offers choice!

Hey hacker! Yeah, you. You like electronic stuff, right? Well, we at MPAA know how l33t and kewl you are. And we see that you love the quality entertainment we produce. So we're introducing a whole new delivery mechanism just for you. eShit! Instead of going to the movies, or renting a video, subscribe to our new eShit! program. Here's how it works:

1) we give you a bucket of steaming shit
2) that's it!

Of course, if you are unsatisfied with our shit, you can always go out and purchase our products through sanctioned retail outlets. But we're sure you'll love this innovative new delivery mechanism, sucker...er, Dude!

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