Sony Bravia TV Set Owners Getting "Hancock" Before DVD/Blu-ray Release

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From IMDb.com

- "Sony's "experiment," in which it plans to stream Hancock, starring Will Smith, to Internet-connected Bravia TV-set owners immediately after its theatrical run (and before it is released on DVD), may set the stage for companies to bypass traditional content distributors like networks, cable TV, and satellite companies, the New York Times indicated today (Monday). The newspaper quoted Sony Cfo Robert Wiesenthal as saying, "The Internet is not only a great place to reach Web sites, but it's also a great way to deliver conventional content. And at the end of the day, it's about getting entertainment back into the living room." But while Sony may be using its film studio and consumer electronics units to experiment with new ways of delivering home entertainment, it is unlikely that it can corner the market in that area, the Times article suggested. It noted that following Sony's announcement, Pali research analyst Richard Greenfield wrote, "While the content offered is only from Sony today, we expect other studios to follow if consumer interest becomes apparent."

If this turns out to be a success, could it be a new trend?

[flyers1718]

Saw this on G4 sounds like a major fail.

[J_UNTITLED]

Originally Posted by flyers1718

Saw this on G4 sounds like a major fail.

Why is that?

[Footloose301]

I don't think this is going to work that well. When somebody buys a new tv they want to see the 1080P really pop! They don't want a watered down 1080i streaming thru the internet. Not to mention how many people have a slow internet connection. Road Runner at 2Mb/s seems hardly quick enough to be considered "high-speed". Luckily I have a little over 27Mb/s thru my provider so this might be a nice feature for me, but I don't think Sony is going to have as much "luck".

We're very shortly away from seeing 1080P thru On Demand. Sony is a few steps behind IMHO.

[becomingwater]

I have a Bravia and would love to see if I can get the movie. I don't think my TV has an internet connection.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Just another gimmick to sell TVs.

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Originally Posted by becomingwater

I have a Bravia and would love to see if I can get the movie. I don't think my TV has an internet connection.

Yeah, mine too. Plus, I read you pay $300 something for the service and another $7.50 for the movie. No thanks, I'll just get the BD.