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news.cnet.com - 1/14/2009
Blockbuster to offer video downloads
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In an effort to keep pace with rival Netflix, Blockbuster has announced a partnership to offer instant access to its video library through various home and portable devices. The movie rental company has partnered with Sonic Solutions to offer more than 10,000 movies for rent and sale to ...

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Engadget:  Blockbuster, Sonic Solutions team up for online movie delivery

Lifehacker:  Blockbuster to Offer Streaming Videos on PCs, Other Devices [Streaming Video]

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Blockbuster, Sonic Solutions team up for online movie delivery
Engadget — ... premium digital entertainment across a wide assortment of home and mobile electronic devices." In other words, those kosher with downloading content via Sonic's existing CinemaNow products and the like can soon have Blockbuster material on their handhelds, laptops and LCD-equipped threads. At least initially, BB will still be selling this material on a pay-per-view type system, though a subscription model could be implemented (read: should be implemented) shortly. [Via CNET] Filed under: Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Portable Video ...

Blockbuster to Offer Streaming Videos on PCs, Other Devices [Streaming Video]
Lifehacker — ... a plan to bring streaming films and videos to computers, set-top TV boxes, portable devices, and other unspecified screens. Pay-per-view at first, but unlimited plans may follow. [ via ]

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