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If you're still wondering whether you should break away from your usual Netflix routine and test out Apple iTunes rentals, here's a tip that may give you the extra incentive you need. Aside from the usual $2.99 for library titles and $3.99 for new releases, now you can find all the $0.99 iTunes rentals each week on 99 rentals. Unplggd reveals that this site lists all the current 99 cent movies Read more
Have a pile of post-holiday cards now lining stocking after stocking? With a long weekend ahead of us, there's plenty of time to make use of the stack of $25 iTunes gift cards. Fill your downtime with an impromptu 2011 cinematic retrospective, by renting these six movies (all $4 per rental) that debuted this year. Apollo 18 — Why didn't NASA send more astronauts to the moon? The found Read more
Now that we've canceled DVD rentals, cozying up to a particular movie also involves taking the time to find which media site actually streams the flick. Enter CanIStream.It, a search engine that browses the film databases of major online entertainment sources to let you instantly find your streaming options, if any are available. Use the CanIStream.It service to search the film (TV shows aren't Read more
The ill-fated one-time video rental superstar Blockbuster is in court today dealing with bankruptcy proceedings and could face a complete closure of all retail locations. Until then, though, Blockbuster is operating kiosks that will rent you a DVD for just $1 per day with the option to keep it for an unlimited amount of time (probably not the best option for someone prone to losing things, as Read more
It's a huge bummer that Netflix will raise its fees. Many plan to cancel or downgrade their subscription. Netflix claims that it's raising its membership price to $16 a month for unlimited streaming and one DVD out at a time to stay competitive in the market. However, it still seems like they offer the best deal out there. Check out the rest of Netflix's pricing breakdown, and take a look at Read more
Apple introduced the second-generation Apple TV in September, and although this new device may not be a suitable replacement for your cable subscription, consumers are buying in droves — Apple announced this morning that Apple TV sales will top a million this week, likely being one of the hottest holiday gifts for movie and TV fans alike. I got some hands-on time with the set-top box back in Read more
