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Film Distribution Comes To The Internet

Posted by michael on from the slashdot-is-too-uk-centric dept.

Dooferlad writes "thisisnotalovesong.com hosts something of a first - a film that is being distributed over the Internet because independent films are being pushed out of the box office by blockbusters. At a time when everything on seems to be a sequel it would be nice to have something original on the silver screen, but unless you live near the 5 cinemas in the UK where this is been shown you will have to do with your own small screen. The film is being distributed in Windows Media format, either streamed or for download. The code you pay for (2 to 3 UK pounds) allows you to watch as many times as you like. The catch for most of you reading is that it is only for people in the UK. More coverage is available from the BBC."

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  1. bandwidth test by 2MuchC0ffeeMan · · Score: 1, Funny

    what a way to test the bandwidth, post it on /. i wonder if they will survive.

    bonus! free advertising!

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  2. Finally... by angst7 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now Mel Gibson will have a method of distributing The Passion.

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  3. Tommorrow's /. Headline: by grub · · Score: 5, Funny


    Film Distributed by Internet comes to Kazaa
    Posted by michael on Saturday September 06, @10:48AM
    from the it's-just-a-matter-of-time dept.

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  4. This is not... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... a site worth worrying about slashdotting.

    It has zero content on the front page. It starts with a useless flash animated menu. When we bring the server to its knees, you will see this:

    -o

    which is the world's smallest online fiddle playing "My Heart Bleeds For You."

  5. Lisa, Miss Hoover, movies. by pheared · · Score: 4, Funny

    Indie Film Maker: Uhh, Industry? I don't think I can play your game. I think it's wrong.
    Industry: Okay Indie Film Maker, I respect your moral objection.
    [Presses the "Independent Thought Alarm" button under her desk.]

  6. Windows only? by VEGx · · Score: 4, Funny

    For a sec I was excited, then went numb... If it's Window$ only, it can die as far as I'm concerned.

  7. Careful now! by Talia+Starhawke · · Score: 4, Funny

    Screen those downloads so you don't end up getting a renamed copy of Gigli.

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  8. Re:You Make It Sound Like This Is New..... by Talia+Starhawke · · Score: 2, Funny
    As a side note, I would actually argue that indy flicks are doing a bit better for cinema coverage...

    Blair Witch 1,2,3,42,etc...

    Not that any of the Blair Witch movies deserved major cinema coverage...

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  9. Followed the next day by: by TopShelf · · Score: 1, Funny

    Jack Valenti Declares War on UK
    Posted by grub on Sunday September 07, @3:07AM
    from the SCO-school-of-customer-service dept.

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  10. Excellent! by 91degrees · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'll download it and burn to CD to watch on my TV. Oh... It's not available in MPEG. Ah sod it, I'll ignore it then.