From Idigit Design’s list of 50 things that only ever happen in the movies:
TV & Movies Coming Soon to Xbox
Microsoft has announced plans to offer up video content to Xbox users in standard and high definition formats beginning November 22, the one-year anniversary of the Xbox 360 launch. This move makes the Xbox 360 the first gaming console to offer television and movie content as a direct download to users.
MySpace Goes To The Movies
It isn’t just for promoting films anymore; News Corp and Fox Interactive Media plan to offer movie downloads on its websites like MySpace and IGN.
Netflix To Offer Movies For Download
Netflix is forging a new weapon to employ in its eternal war against Blockbuster. Or, depending on one’s point of view, it’s creating a nifty new product for its customers. The item in question is an Internet-connected, set-top box that would download movies overnight, eliminating the (small) hassle of mail service.
Movies For Sale Online Legally!
Except for the high prices, restrictive usage terms, and no extras a la typical DVDs, Hollywood has at least attempted to enter the downloadable movie market.
Pixar Pushes 125,000 Movies Through ‘iTunes’
Short films like “Boundin'” and “For The Birds,” which appeared at the beginning of full-length Pixar movies, have sold briskly on Apple’s iTunes new video marketplace.
Intel Helps Morgan Freeman Sell Movies Online
Computer giant Intel and Revelations Entertainment, co-owned by Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman and producer Lori McCreary announced the creation of ClickStar, a company designed to offer premium movies directly to the Internet, including original content and first run products.
Prices For PSP Movies Announced
With anticipation growing for the Western hemisphere release of the Sony PSP growing exponentially, prices for the UMD movie that are playable in the device were announced.
Search Engines Can See the Movies – Macromedia FLASH SDK
Macromedia has solved what was likely one of its biggest problems.
AskJeeves Expands Smart Search To Include Current Movies
The AskJeeves search engine contains a function called smart search. Smart search was designed by Jeeves to offer detailed, relevant information included in search engine responses. AskJeeves has expanded this option to include current movies.