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Warner Bros. renting movies on Facebook for $3
The films are packaged as apps -- like FarmVille and CityVille -- but it really is as simple as heading to a page, using 30 Credits, and watching the movie. You can watch the movie as many times as you like for 48 hours, after which the rental terminates. You can stop and start the movie whenever you like, too.
Facebook Credits, if they somehow passed you by (there must be a few people who don't play FarmVille, right?) are Facebook's new all-encompassing currency. Every virtual good transaction (such as in-app purchases, or renting a movie) must use Facebook Credits. Facebook, like Apple, takes a 30% cut of all purchases with Credits.
For now, the only movie available to rent on Facebook is Batman: The Dark Knight, but more should begin to appear soon. If you 'Like' a movie, you should see a status update when it becomes available to rent (see the Dark Knight page for an example).
Comments
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Subscribe to commentsmkoMar 8th 2011 1:29PM
Holy, region locks!
Sorry, but this state or region isn't supported.
Sebastian AnthonyMar 8th 2011 1:32PM
@mko Woah, really? Inside the US?
It doesn't work here in the UK (obviously...)
mkoMar 8th 2011 1:35PM
@Sebastian Anthony
No not anywhere close It's probably US only and maybe Canada
But I like the Idea. finally something I can spend those free points.
richard.gaileyMar 8th 2011 3:44PM
There isn't a chance in hell I would trust any kind of financial transactions in Facebook. No Way.
It actually baffles me that people do.
blackwindguyMar 10th 2011 12:04AM
@richard.gailey
I agree with you one hundred percent. Why would I rent movies thru facebook. I have so many other choices. Ridiculous
JonnyMar 8th 2011 11:49PM
Nope, doesn't work in Canada. Surprise, Surprise!
I bet it only works in California or New York.
Either way I applaud their ingenuity, but I don't know anyone who would want to watch a movie on a pc given a choice.