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Grab a free episode of Voltron off the XBVM
Remember when you were a wee little guy, getting up early on Saturday morning and pouring a bowl a cereal all to catch the entire three hour block of Saturday morning cartoons? Those were good times. And if the childhood experience you just envisioned took place sometime during the mid 1980s, we bet your cartoon viewing habits probably included feline-tastic Voltron. The same cartoon that's now available on the U.S. Video Marketplace where, for a limited time, you can download the very first SD episode of Voltron for free! So, re-live your childhood, pour some Fruity Pebbles, plunk down on the couch and watch some Voltron.[Thanks, ccc]
Xbox.com adds U.S. XBVM media details
Wow, this came out of nowhere. U.S. Xbox.com users will notice a newly revamped Video Marketplace section and no, it isn't just a new coat of paint. It's a complete re-construction of Xbox.com's XBVM section that actually makes it useful. W00t!We advise jumping right in, so point your browser to Xbox.com's XBVM area and prepare to be amazed. You can now browse the entire list of movie rentals that are available, search by title, download rank, rating or just for movies that are available in HD. Once you find a movie, you'll now be able to read its synopsis, run time, file size, pricing and more. But that's not it. All that functionality is available for television content as well with the added bonus of browsing each show and each season. They even added a coming attractions section to preview upcoming XBVM content. The amount of information available is amazing! It's also a nice compliment to our Video Marketplace Weekly feature. A big high five goes out to Microsoft for getting this up and running.[Via Major Nelson]
Video Marketplace Weekly: no country edition
Can you believe it? We survived the entire week, making it all the way through Friday with our sanity intact. Congrats! So, as a "you made it through the week kid" congratulatory gift, we're offering up another edition of Video Marketplace Weekly. Lucky you! And wouldn't you know, this week is extra, super, hydro (hydro?) special because we're being treated to a high definition rental of the Oscar award winning No Country for Old Men. One of the most amazing films ... like ... evar! It's so good, you'll probably never want to watch another movie ever again, unless of course Javier Bardem stars in it. Click towards the break to see what other movies made it onto the U.S. Video Marketplace this week. You deserve it.
Video Marketplace Weekly: weekend edition
Yes, we are fully aware we're a day late on this one and we apologize for it. We know how much you love your Friday edition of Video Marketplace Weekly, but this Saturday edition is just as filling, satisfying and all with 40% less sodium. Your heart with thank you. And this week the U.S. Video Marketplace gets a rather solid lineup with movies like The Exorcist, Raging Bull and the semi-new flick Into The Wild. Which is one of those award movies that carries the "love it" or "hate it" recommendation from friends. Click towards the break for your day late dose of weekly Video Marketplace intake and begin your weekend rental spree. Microsoft needs your money.
Safran to produce original content for XBVM
Microsoft and the Safran Digital Group have just settled on a deal that'll have Safran creating six short running series' that'll premiere on the Xbox Live Video Marketplace sometime this Summer. Safran, who we're told is a new web production company, will more than likely create content targeted towards the 18-34 demographic with media in the horror, comedy and science-fiction genres. Details are still extremely light as we are yet to hear whether the content will be available worldwide, distributed for free or advertiser driven. And, if by chance, the video shorts end up being free and entertaining, we'll make Safran an honorary member of our elite cool kids club.[Via IGN]
Original video content coming to Xbox Live
Microsoft has announced that Hollywood producer/talent producer Peter Safran has signed a deal with the company to produce original content for Xbox Live (via The New York Times). The first shows will scripted (i.e. not reality shows), run under 10 minutes in length and are expected to come out in the Fall.Said Scott Nocas, Xbox Live's global marketing manager for programming: "We definitely look at this as the first of many." The shows, according to Safran, will be exclusive to the service for a time and might then appear elsewhere. Safran also said that some of the content would be supported by advertising.As noted by the NYT, Safran represents Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Nia Vardolos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and the directors of Epic Movie. Safran said he expects to recruit "established filmmakers" but was not planning to seek out major movie stars.[Via Engadget]
Video Marketplace Weekly: the funeral edition
Every once and while, the U.S. Video Marketplace doesn't offer up huge blockbuster movie rentals and, sadly, this is one of those weeks. That isn't to say this week's Video Marketplace Weekly isn't full of movie fun, it's just to say that the movies being offered aren't all that spectacular. That said, our fellow fanboys who love them some funeral entertainment will be in rental bliss this week with the release of both Death at a Funeral and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Click towards the break to browse this week's U.S. Video Marketplace movie rental additions and be sure to have a happy weekend of renting!
Netflix confirms Xbox 360 surveys
Just over a month ago, it came to light that online movie rental behemoth Netflix was surveying its customers about the possibility of streaming movies to their Xbox 360s. Fast forward to March 2008 (i.e. now) and Netflix spokesman Steve Swasey has confirmed the existence of the survey and thrown a little more fuel onto the speculation fire. Specifically, Swasey did not confirm whether or not there is a pending deal between Microsoft and Netflix to provide a movie streaming service, but he did say that the company wants consumers to obtain its movies "in as many ways as possible."While the Xbox Live Marketplace already offers individual movie rentals, a subscription service -- presumably one in which users could watch as many movies as they could stomach for a flat monthly fee -- would certainly be a welcome addition. Who knows, the Spring Update is right around the corner after all ....%Poll-11755%[Via Joystiq]
Video Marketplace Weekly: not so Easter edition
It's a holiday weekend and one would think that our U.S. Video Marketplace would receive some new Easter-themed movies for rent. But, alas, this edition of Video Marketplace Weekly has no such thing and no Easter cheer will be spread. Instead, movies like Malibu's Most Wanted, Robocop and Poltergeist II will have to fill your Easter weekend movie rental itch and that's just how it has to be. It may not be eggsellent or eggstravagant (huzzah!), but the XBVM does have new releases and that's all we can ask for. Hop on over to the break and check out the complete list of this past week's new XBVM movie rentals.
Video Marketplace Weekly: it's a buffet edition
On this edition of Video Marketplace Weekly we're getting wiggly with joy, because there's a handful of new movie rental releases. New movie rentals that run the genre spectrum from kids television shows like The Wiggles all the way to some R rated Gone Baby Gone. Another way to put it, this week's U.S. Video Marketplace is like a Chinese buffet holding a variety of types and flavors of movie rentals. And yes, we did just compare the Video Marketplace to a Chinese buffet. So, go dig in already, fill your plate up with new movie rental knowledge and make your way towards the break where we've listed this week's new movie rentals. Just stay away from the kung pao chicken, because it will wreak havoc on your digestive track.
Video Marketplace Weekly: that's so 80s edition
Ahh yes, the 80s. When neon colors ruled fashion, TMNT were teh hawtness, hairstyles defied gravity and the movies were all so simple. And this week, Video Marketplace Weekly is taking you back twenty some years to those times with the release of a handful of 80s flicks. Movies including the Keaton edition of Batman, Bull Durham, Purple Rain, A Fish Called Wanda and Back to School. But you don't have worry. We know there are a select few of you out there who don't embrace the awesomeness that was the 80s, so for you, there are also newer releases like March of the Penguins and Fierce People. No matter what your tastes, hopefully you find something rental worthy tonight after browsing this week's XBVM releases which we conveniently outlined after the break. Take in the 80s, live the 80s, love the 80s.
Video Marketplace Weekly: March along edition
Wrapping up the week is another edition of Video Marketplace Weekly and we have another stack of new movie rentals available on the U.S. Video Marketplace. There are actually quite a few goodies this week including Batman Begins (which will prepare you for this Summer's blockbuster The Dark Knight) as well as a few random comedy and horror flicks. You can view this week's entire U.S. Video Marketplace movie releases as well as their download stats after the break.We also wanted to point you in the direction of the Gamerscore Blog's post about upcoming XBVM content that's set to release in March. Movie rentals including March of the Penguins, Training Day and Rain Man. Even more exciting is the fact that the highly anticipated Robot Chicken: Star Wars movie will be available March 4th, which is two months earlier than its DVD release. There's also going to be a free Lewis Black: Root of All Evil download in March and new episodes of South Park will be making their premiere. Jump on over to the Gamerscore Blog for complete XBVM release details.
Paramount to bring movie content to UK's XBVM
Today, Microsoft and Paramount Studios look to expand the UK's current Video Marketplace offerings as they both sign a deal to bring a bunch of Paramount's older and newer movies to the XBVM. Movies including transforming robots.Fruits from the Paramount deal tree will be seen almost instantaneously with Transformers releasing tomorrow, February 19th to the UK's XBVM and other movie rentals will be releasing in the weeks to come. Movie rentals including Disturbia, Naked Gun, The Assassination of Jesse James, Beowulf and more all costing UK Live subscribers 250 Microsoft points for SD and 380 points for HD rentals. After the break, we've posted the complete list of movies that Paramount has committed to releasing this Spring. Browse a bit and be joyful.
Video Marketplace Weekly: one lovely edition
We're just trucking along with our newish Video Marketplace Weekly feature and it's actually getting to the point where we enjoy digging up the information to divulge to our fellow movie loving fanboys. We aren't saying that it was a chore for us before, it's just that we've been inspired and have a new passion for Video Marketplace Weekly. She's so special.So, let's get to it already. Making an appearance this week is a diverse selection of seven new films including The Game Plan, 30,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Valentine's inspired movies like Good Luck Chuck and Heartbreak Kid. We also came across an odd occurance that probably has happened before, but we just noticed it. We discovered that a few new releases are only available as HD downloads. Usually we see SD only downloads due to the nature of the medium, but releasing HD only is kinda odd. XBVM renters who are connected to a SD set are getting screwed a bit, paying more for a rental in which they can't utilize the extra pixels. Oh well, we're in a loving mood today and are willing to turn a blind eye to how unfair it all is. Enjoy this week's list of new U.S. Video Marketplace movie rentals after the break.
Rumor: Netflix set to bring rental service to the 360
Our current Video Marketplace setup is decent enough allowing Xbox 360 owners to rent movies or purchase television shows a la carte. But think how much better the XBVM service could be if an already popular unlimited movie rental service like, say Netflix, were to be incorporated? Well, that may just happen.According to Seanbajuice, a random Netflix survey (which was sent out to a select few Netflix subscribers) asks specific questions regarding how likely it would be for one to support Netflix being integrated into the Xbox 360. The survey points out that no additional subscription fees would be required (though, a one time $3 disc purchase may be necessary) and would give unlimited viewing access to Netflix's entire movie and television library streamed straight through your 360. The survey is just a survey, so this is far from being official, but how could anyone be against such a partnership? Heck, if this Netflix / Xbox 360 service ends up becoming a reality, we'd suddenly let go of any negative sentiment we felt towards Netflix for abandoning HD DVD. Our hearts heal fast.[Via Xboxic, Thanks XxURDONExX]
Video Marketplace Weekly: super duper edition
This, the second edition of Video Marketplace Weekly, is super duper special. So special, it'll make your heart beat erratically and make beads of sweat form on your brow. It's that good. But why is this week's edition so super duper special? Well, good question.For one, this week's new U.S. Video Marketplace movie rentals are all top notch blockbusters. We're being treated to new release titles like 3:10 to Yuma, The Brave One and Mr. Brad Pitt's The Assassination of Jesse James. The other reason this edition of Video Marketplace Weekly is so super duper special is because we've re-organized, re-structured and re-formatted the layout of our information. Now, not only are all the new releases posted after the break, but we've included more information about each movie, added a link to last week's new releases and posted the Microsoft point to "real money" conversation rates that you demanded. What can we say, we're here to please. Anyway, enough of this chit-chat, let's get to the new U.S. XBVM movie rentals. Just click towards the break and all shall be revealed.
February XBVM movie rental preview
Pop some popcorn, melt some butter and stock up on Microsoft points, because the U.S. Video Marketplace will be getting a few blockbuster movies this month.In a mini-preview of February's XBVM movie rentals, the Gamerscore Blog just listed a few movies to wet our appetite including Saw IV, 3:10 to Yuma, Michael Clayton, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Crawford and the complete Rocky series just to name a few. Also, it should be noteworthy that every new and exciting release will be offered in both SD and HD flavors. We've posted Gamerscore Blog's February XBVM list of upcoming movies after the break and we also should mention that you can be up to date on all the new Video Marketplace releases every Friday, right here at X3F. You know, because we just started (plug, plug) Video Marketplace Weekly where we recap the past week's latest XBVM movie additions. So, check that out and check out the list of February's upcoming rentals after the break.
Video Marketplace Weekly: the firstest edition
Today, we're trying out a new weekly feature (since you've demanded it) where we recap the past week's U.S.'s Video Marketplace offerings in one convenient, easy to read and extremely useful post. Every Friday, Video Marketplace Weekly will list the past week's new XBVM movie releases, because the weekends get boring and an XBVM movie rental have been proven to cure weekend boredom. So, take a look at the new movie releases that hit the U.S. Video Marketplace this past week and see what tickles your fancy. Oh, we will also be listing as much info as we can about each movie download (including file size) to make your downloading decisions easier. It's because we care. XBVM Movie Releases: January 26th - February 1st Deadly End (92 minutes)- SD: 320, 1GB The Invasion (99 minutes)- SD: 320, 1.1GB- HD: 480, 4.5GB War (102 minutes)- SD: 320, 1.5GB- HD: 480, 4.7GB
Confusion sets in as LOST arrives on XBVM
Just an overly friendly reminder that seasons one through three (including pilot episode goodness) of ABC's LOST have officially made their Video Marketplace debut in the United States. Each confusing as all hell episode will set purchasers back 160 Microsoft points for SD and 240 points for the HD flavor. We've also been told that episodes of the fourth season of LOST will hit the XBVM within' 24 hours of their airing (just as we've come to expect), so keep an eye out for new episodes to be downloadable starting tomorrow. So, can anyone explain to us what the hatch door is all about?
Lost on Xbox Live Marketplace now, King of Kong coming in Feb.
Just in case you – the loner, who refused to get "caught up" in Lost hysteria – feel left out while everyone (everyone who still cares that is) watches the season opener of the popular cliffhanger-fest, Microsoft has announced that their deal with ABC Television and MGM (first announced at CES) is finally coming to fruition. Part of that deal is ... wait for it ... high-def Lost episodes on Xbox Live Video Marketplace. You can nab the first three seasons now – at 160MS points for SD, 240 for HD ($2 and $3 respectively) – or get the first episode of season four tomorrow (or at abc.com for free if you prefer).Other ABC shows like Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives are being added, along with Disney Channel programming like Hannah Montana (you know, for kids). Those MGM movies are being added beginning February 18th, including the complete Rocky series, some James Bond pics, and Mr. Brooks. Most notable, perhaps, is this month's addition of King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, the well received documentary about two arcade champs.
