Google – YouTube’s parent company – has been reported by CNET News to be in talks with major film companies about launching an ad-supported, streaming movie service.
Some studios, however, have not agreed to pass on full-length movies to YouTube: Canada’s Lionsgate agreed in July to give YouTube access to short movie clips only.
Critics have questioned whether enough ads could be placed into a streaming movie to be profitable, without bombarding viewers with too many commercials.
Despite this, according to CNet News, YouTube’s official statement was that it’s “in negotiations with a variety of entertainment companies.”
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Date Published: November 07, 2008
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