Sony Bravia owners get 'Hancock' before DVD release

Sony Bravia owners get 'Hancock' before DVD release

bangbang023 on 15 October 2008 - 18:13 · 18 comments & 4570 views

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Sony has announced that, for a limited time, Bravia Internet Link owners will be able to rent and stream the hit movie, 'Hancock', in 480p or 720p (bandwidth dependent) for $9.95 US before it is available on DVD or Blu-ray. In addition to the pre-release download, consumers who rent the movie and register online will receive a free Blu-ray copy of the movie after it's release date on November 25th.

The Bravia Internet Link module is an attachment designed specifically for Sony Bravia televisions. With the attachment, Bravia owners are given access to free on demand videos including news, sports, music, videos, cooking, travel, television shows, full-length movies and more. Weather and traffic information, provided by Yahoo!, is also available through the Internet Link module.

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(1 reply) #1 digitalsoft on 15 Oct 2008 - 18:32

I guess this would be a great incentive for owners, if the film was a good one

#1.1 creamhackered on 15 Oct 2008 - 18:43

haha yeah it was alright but not the best

#2 error4o4 on 15 Oct 2008 - 18:37

Long as they only show the first 3/4 of the film, its not bad. Cool idea at least.

(6 replies) #3 +DARKFiB3R on 15 Oct 2008 - 19:46

I take it this is for the US only? I have two Bravia's, but I'm in the UK.

Why are there no links in this story?

#3.1 bangbang023 on 15 Oct 2008 - 20:20

What do you want a link to?

#3.2 techLogik on 15 Oct 2008 - 22:19

bangbang023 said,

What do you want a link to?

Link to source probably, or more information.

#3.3 bangbang023 on 15 Oct 2008 - 22:30

This didn't come from another website so there's no need to source and all the information given by Sony is available here.

#3.4 +DARKFiB3R on 16 Oct 2008 - 01:17

So where did it come from?

http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/con...ease/37636.html

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores...552921665090966

#3.5 bangbang023 on 16 Oct 2008 - 01:31

It's a press release. There's no need to credit a press release.

#3.6 +DARKFiB3R on 17 Oct 2008 - 01:53

What are you talking about? Credit? I just wanted more info. Is it too much to ask for a link or two?

#4 Poolius on 15 Oct 2008 - 20:12

Ok, if we ignore the free blu-ray incentive which seems to be a promo... are they seriously suggesting they can charge $9.95 for a streamed rental??

#5 +Hell-In-A-Handbasket on 15 Oct 2008 - 20:12

that adaper last i checked was over $200 and didnt have many streams avaliable, aka waste of money, hancock or not

*Edit* just checked, its $300, even more waste of money

#6 +NeoFlux on 15 Oct 2008 - 20:40

The only problem I see with Sony/Hollywood doing stuff like this would only promote piracy. That's why I believe in worldwide release dates.

#7 Gabe3 on 15 Oct 2008 - 21:51

i watched the movie a few days ago, it was pretty good.

(1 reply) #8 pmasters on 15 Oct 2008 - 22:21

9.95 to rent it? Are you serious? Thats ridiculous!

#8.1 bangbang023 on 15 Oct 2008 - 23:11

Sony considers it a bargain, claiming the download is valued at $29.95...seriously.

(1 reply) #9 Shiranui on 16 Oct 2008 - 03:53

In other news, bittorrents users got 'Hancock' before............

#9.1 Magallanes on 16 Oct 2008 - 14:24

And its only positioned 108th in the ranking of popularity, top is prison break, heroes, house and max payne.

ps :my mistake, i hit the "report" button instead of editing.

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