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CinemaNow to offer NBC shows for download

A recurring theme in internet businesses is how to turn folks from freeloaders into customers, which I think most industries do well. The ones that lag behind are TV and Movie studios. I've long wondered why they didn't stem the tide of file trading shows by simply offering a reliable fast download for a small price. I'd much rather pay a little to grab exactly what I need without having to search or wait for it. The iTunes Music Store is a great example of this in action.

So with that in mind, I was happy to hear that CinemaNow will be offering NBC shows and movies for download at $1-3 each.  They already offer tons of movies, but adding TV Shows into the mix is a welcome addition. It'll likely come in handy if I miss TiVoing something and need a way to catch it.

by Matt Haughey February 4, 2005 in News

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