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Grab the popcorn: Microsoft offers tasty deals on Oscar-winning movies in the Windows Store

Usama Jawad — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:22:01 +0000

Microsoft is offering an interesting deal for movie-watchers in the US. For the next few days, it's offering several Oscar-winning movies for $4.99 each, along with a complimentary $5 gift card. Read more...

Ellen's Oscar Twitter post had over 32 million views, was seen by 8.1 million people

John Callaham — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 17:28:19 +0000

Twitter announced today that Sunday night's Oscar selfie post by Ellen DeGeneres has been viewed over 32 million times and has been seen by 8.1 million people so far. Read more...

Oscar movie pirates battle the MPAA once again in 2009

Damien Reynolds — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:44:27 +0000

With the nominations of the Oscars named just a few days ago I wondered how many of the movies nominated have actually been seen by people at home rather then the cinema in the form... Read more...

Academy backs 'pirate-proof' tech for Oscar samplers

Tue, 06 Jul 2004 19:31:48 +0000

Hoping to avoid a repeat of last years movie piracy The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has sanctioned the use of 'pirate-proof' DVDs. A company called Cinea has spent several million dollars... Read more...