First Wave of TV Shows and Movies Launch on Xbox Live

Razor05 · 11-22-2006, 05:04 PM

I checked, and as of now I haven't noticed anything yet.

As per TeamXbox:

First Wave of TV Shows and Movies Launch on Xbox Live
By: César A. Berardini - "Cesar"
Nov. 22nd, 2006 7:05 am

Starting today, Xbox 360 will be the first gaming console to bring standard and high definition TV shows and movies via digital distribution directly to consumers. By the end of 2006, Microsoft will bring to Xbox 360 owners more than 1,000 hours of hit TV shows and movies. Here is a press release with all the details:

365 Days Later, Xbox 360 Unveils First Wave of TV Shows and Movies on Xbox Live

Xbox 360 offers the latest in entertainment options for everyone, from a library of 160 high- definition games expected by holiday to downloadable standard and high-definition TV shows and movies.

REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 22, 2006 — With a robust library of 160 high-definition games expected by holiday, Xbox 360™, the video game and entertainment system from Microsoft Corp., will get even better today. On its one-year anniversary, Xbox 360 will digitally deliver an initial lineup of TV shows and movies to gamers in the U.S. via Xbox Live®, the online games and entertainment network from Microsoft.

As announced earlier this month, Xbox Live Marketplace will now provide gamers with easy access to hundreds of full-length TV shows for download to own and movies for download to rent from CBS, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment with more content rolled out through Xbox Live Marketplace every week. Xbox 360 is the first gaming console to offer standard and high-definition TV shows and movies via digital distribution.

Since its launch on Nov. 22, 2005, Xbox 360 has gained impressive traction fast. Xbox 360 was the fastest console to reach 5 million sold, and 6 million Xbox 360 consoles had been sold by the end of September 2006. At least 10 million are expected to be sold by holiday. Expected to be available in 37 countries by holiday, Xbox 360 continues to retain record game and accessory attachment rates, according to NPD. With more than 4 million members and an expected 6 million by June 2007, Xbox Live continues its leadership as the first and most comprehensive online games and entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire Xbox 360 experience.

Xbox 360 is prepared to have a booming holiday season, with consoles readily available at retail along with a host of new accessories such as the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, Xbox Live Vision camera and Xbox 360 HD DVD Player, not to mention blockbuster games such as “Gears of War” and “Viva Piñata™.”

“We’re exactly where we wanted to be this holiday with Xbox 360 retail stock availability,” said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “With an incredible library of games, more than 4 million gamers playing online with Xbox Live, and a growing catalog of high-definition gaming and entertainment content, why would anyone wait in line when you can get a superior experience from Xbox 360 right now?”

Examples of the download-to-own TV shows and download-to-rent movies available on the network on Nov. 22 include the following:

“CSI,” “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: New York,” “NCIS” and “Star Trek” from CBS
“Chappelle’s Show,” “Drawn Together” and Emmy and Peabody award-winning “South Park” from COMEDY CENTRAL
“Pimp My Ride” and “Punk’d” from MTV
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “SpongeBob SquarePants” from Nickelodeon
“Skyland” and “Invader Zim” from Nicktoons Network
“Chinatown,” “Star Trek VII: Generations,” “Patriot Games,” “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” “The Sum of All Fears,” “The Untouchables” and “We Were Soldiers” from Paramount Pictures
“Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” “Frisky Dingo,” “Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law,” “Sealab 2021” and “The Venture Bros.” from Turner Broadcasting
Some of the most intense fights from Ultimate Fighting Championship
“Breaking Bonaduce” and “Hogan Knows Best” from VH1
“Perfect Storm,” “Poseidon,” The Shining,” “Strange Brew,” “Three Kings” and “V for Vendetta,” as well as “The Nine” and “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” along with the CW show “Veronica Mars” from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Using the Family Settings feature, parents and individuals can choose the video content that can be played on their family’s Xbox 360. With the availability of this new entertainment content, gamers now can set controls based on movie, TV and video ratings, or they can entirely block explicit and unrated video content for themselves or their children.

Xbox 360 gamers in the U.S. can access Xbox Live Marketplace with a free Xbox Live Silver subscription or a paid Xbox Live Gold subscription and a broadband connection. Pricing is competitive and will vary based on format, media type and whether the content is a new release movie or a classic feature film. High-definition TV shows will be 240 Microsoft® Points per episode, and standard-definition TV shows will be 160 Microsoft Points per episode. New release movies in high definition will be 480 Microsoft Points, and standard-definition new release movies will be 320 Microsoft Points each. Classic feature films in high definition will be 360 Microsoft Points, and standard definition will be 240 Microsoft Points. After purchasing a high-definition TV show or movie, gamers can download the standard-definition version at no additional charge.

Microsoft Points can be purchased at retail or via Xbox Live. For example, gamers can get a 1,600 Microsoft Points card at retail for $19.99 (U.S.) or 1,000 Microsoft Points through Xbox Live for $12.50 (U.S.). More information about Xbox Live Marketplace is available at http://www.xbox.com/marketplacentertainment.

Razor05 · 11-22-2006, 05:31 PM

You know, this is probably for just the US right now.

GLOW · 11-22-2006, 05:35 PM

Dude, I cannot wait to watch Pimp My Ride and Punk'd in HD. This is gonna be sweeeet.

Seriously, though, The Shining in HD would kick ass. Unfortunately its OAR is 1.85:1, but I'd still pay to see it... dunno about the rest of those shows/movies, though. Hope they widen their selection.

Razor05 · 11-22-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GLOW

Dude, I cannot wait to watch Pimp My Ride and Punk'd in HD. This is gonna be sweeeet.

Seriously, though, The Shining in HD would kick ass. Unfortunately its OAR is 1.85:1, but I'd still pay to see it... dunno about the rest of those shows/movies, though. Hope they widen their selection.

Damn, I hope it get's up here soon! Ok, make sure you let us know how those shows turn out.

Cygnus · 11-22-2006, 08:41 PM

About the only program I might pay for is to see battle star galactica in HD. The rest of the stuff I am not interested in paying for. M$ better release a bigger (and more affordable) HD soon because 20GB (or should I say 13GB) is barely enuff space even for game demos.

Razor05 · 11-22-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cygnus

M$ better release a bigger (and more affordable) HD soon because 20GB (or should I say 13GB) is barely enuff space even for game demos.

Yes I have to agree with you on that one. A person has to keep the existing HD fairly clean, so you can DL new demos, etc. Now with all these new movies & TV shows, including HD coming out on XboxLive Marketplace, I'd like to see at least a 100gb hard drive.

Steeb · 11-23-2006, 12:59 AM

I downloaded an episode of South Park (the one where Cartman freezes himself to avoid the wait for the Wii.) I was stoked to see they offer the entire run of Season 10 (the most current,) since I've missed several episodes because I was watching movies.

godson · 11-23-2006, 01:20 AM

Did anyone notice the terms of agreement? 14 days or 24 hours from the time you hit play. Dl'd V for Vendetta in HD...probably gonna watch 2moro night after games are over...mmmm HD content from my 360. Hey Cyg,didnt have you pegged a Battlestar Galactica fan...never watched it but heard its alright, I used to be a casual Star Trek fan,mainly deep space nine cause it came on tv like 2am so I used to watch it sometimes.

bboncorr · 11-23-2006, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by godson

Did anyone notice the terms of agreement? 14 days or 24 hours from the time you hit play. Dl'd V for Vendetta in HD...probably gonna watch 2moro night after games are over...mmmm HD content from my 360. Hey Cyg,didnt have you pegged a Battlestar Galactica fan...never watched it but heard its alright, I used to be a casual Star Trek fan,mainly deep space nine cause it came on tv like 2am so I used to watch it sometimes.

i bought V for vendetta the day i bought my 360 hd dvd add on. it looks great in HD and there are some wow moments. the sound is insane and when paired with good speakers it sounds amazing. i also picked up the last samurai that day and im waiting for this weekend to watch it again. i have watched the sd version so many times and i love the sound so i cant wait to hear it off a hd dvd.

godson · 11-23-2006, 01:39 AM

I'm on a "NO NEW HD DVD" rule until Xmas. The wife hates trying to buy me stuff so this year its all HD DVD's and the 360 Steering Wheel. So I havent bought any in a while but I can live now that I can "preview" them on the 360

holly · 11-23-2006, 03:08 AM

I know this is probably a stupid question but what happens when you put a HDDVD in a progressive scan player? Will it work? Will the movie be in HD or is there a special high definition player that you have to buy?

Steeb · 11-23-2006, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by holly

I know this is probably a stupid question but what happens when you put a HDDVD in a progressive scan player?

It won't play. Don't try it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by holly

Will it work?

No.

Quote:

Originally Posted by holly

Will the movie be in HD or is there a special high definition player that you have to buy?

All HD DVDs are in HD. You need an HD DVD player to watch them.

Razor05 · 11-25-2006, 12:35 PM

Just curious, what kind of time frame are you guys looking at when DL movies in HD? I wonder what happens to them after the 14 days?

mshulman · 11-25-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor05

Just curious, what kind of time frame are you guys looking at when DL movies in HD? I wonder what happens to them after the 14 days?

It probably takes you 13 days to download, then you get 1 day to watch

Actually - I saw on www.majornelson.com that they were having issues with the number of downloads - I'm surprised they wouldn't have been better prepared. Maybe its a bigger success than they thought?

Has anyone here actually downloaded a full HD show or movie? How long did it end up taking? If its the same as demo downloads, its likely going to take overnight or something.

Cygnus · 11-25-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mshulman

Actually - I saw on www.majornelson.com that they were having issues with the number of downloads - I'm surprised they wouldn't have been better prepared. Maybe its a bigger success than they thought?

Thats how M$ has spun it. I prefer to say: poor planning on their part...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshulman

Has anyone here actually downloaded a full HD show or movie? How long did it end up taking?

Also, did the movie start playing before it completed the download?

11-22-2006, 05:04 PM	#1
Razor05 HD = 65 beautiful inches Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,274	First Wave of TV Shows and Movies Launch on Xbox Live I checked, and as of now I haven't noticed anything yet. As per TeamXbox: First Wave of TV Shows and Movies Launch on Xbox Live By: César A. Berardini - "Cesar" Nov. 22nd, 2006 7:05 am Starting today, Xbox 360 will be the first gaming console to bring standard and high definition TV shows and movies via digital distribution directly to consumers. By the end of 2006, Microsoft will bring to Xbox 360 owners more than 1,000 hours of hit TV shows and movies. Here is a press release with all the details: 365 Days Later, Xbox 360 Unveils First Wave of TV Shows and Movies on Xbox Live Xbox 360 offers the latest in entertainment options for everyone, from a library of 160 high- definition games expected by holiday to downloadable standard and high-definition TV shows and movies. REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 22, 2006 — With a robust library of 160 high-definition games expected by holiday, Xbox 360™, the video game and entertainment system from Microsoft Corp., will get even better today. On its one-year anniversary, Xbox 360 will digitally deliver an initial lineup of TV shows and movies to gamers in the U.S. via Xbox Live®, the online games and entertainment network from Microsoft. As announced earlier this month, Xbox Live Marketplace will now provide gamers with easy access to hundreds of full-length TV shows for download to own and movies for download to rent from CBS, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment with more content rolled out through Xbox Live Marketplace every week. Xbox 360 is the first gaming console to offer standard and high-definition TV shows and movies via digital distribution. Since its launch on Nov. 22, 2005, Xbox 360 has gained impressive traction fast. Xbox 360 was the fastest console to reach 5 million sold, and 6 million Xbox 360 consoles had been sold by the end of September 2006. At least 10 million are expected to be sold by holiday. Expected to be available in 37 countries by holiday, Xbox 360 continues to retain record game and accessory attachment rates, according to NPD. With more than 4 million members and an expected 6 million by June 2007, Xbox Live continues its leadership as the first and most comprehensive online games and entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire Xbox 360 experience. Xbox 360 is prepared to have a booming holiday season, with consoles readily available at retail along with a host of new accessories such as the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, Xbox Live Vision camera and Xbox 360 HD DVD Player, not to mention blockbuster games such as “Gears of War” and “Viva Piñata™.” “We’re exactly where we wanted to be this holiday with Xbox 360 retail stock availability,” said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “With an incredible library of games, more than 4 million gamers playing online with Xbox Live, and a growing catalog of high-definition gaming and entertainment content, why would anyone wait in line when you can get a superior experience from Xbox 360 right now?” Examples of the download-to-own TV shows and download-to-rent movies available on the network on Nov. 22 include the following: “CSI,” “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: New York,” “NCIS” and “Star Trek” from CBS “Chappelle’s Show,” “Drawn Together” and Emmy and Peabody award-winning “South Park” from COMEDY CENTRAL “Pimp My Ride” and “Punk’d” from MTV “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “SpongeBob SquarePants” from Nickelodeon “Skyland” and “Invader Zim” from Nicktoons Network “Chinatown,” “Star Trek VII: Generations,” “Patriot Games,” “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” “The Sum of All Fears,” “The Untouchables” and “We Were Soldiers” from Paramount Pictures “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” “Frisky Dingo,” “Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law,” “Sealab 2021” and “The Venture Bros.” from Turner Broadcasting Some of the most intense fights from Ultimate Fighting Championship “Breaking Bonaduce” and “Hogan Knows Best” from VH1 “Perfect Storm,” “Poseidon,” The Shining,” “Strange Brew,” “Three Kings” and “V for Vendetta,” as well as “The Nine” and “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” along with the CW show “Veronica Mars” from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Using the Family Settings feature, parents and individuals can choose the video content that can be played on their family’s Xbox 360. With the availability of this new entertainment content, gamers now can set controls based on movie, TV and video ratings, or they can entirely block explicit and unrated video content for themselves or their children. Xbox 360 gamers in the U.S. can access Xbox Live Marketplace with a free Xbox Live Silver subscription or a paid Xbox Live Gold subscription and a broadband connection. Pricing is competitive and will vary based on format, media type and whether the content is a new release movie or a classic feature film. High-definition TV shows will be 240 Microsoft® Points per episode, and standard-definition TV shows will be 160 Microsoft Points per episode. New release movies in high definition will be 480 Microsoft Points, and standard-definition new release movies will be 320 Microsoft Points each. Classic feature films in high definition will be 360 Microsoft Points, and standard definition will be 240 Microsoft Points. After purchasing a high-definition TV show or movie, gamers can download the standard-definition version at no additional charge. Microsoft Points can be purchased at retail or via Xbox Live. For example, gamers can get a 1,600 Microsoft Points card at retail for $19.99 (U.S.) or 1,000 Microsoft Points through Xbox Live for $12.50 (U.S.). More information about Xbox Live Marketplace is available at http://www.xbox.com/marketplacentertainment. __________________ Panasonic TH-65PZ850U Sony KDL37XBR6 Panasonic TH-37PX50U Cambridge Audio Azur 640R & 740C Paradigm Studio 60's, 20's, CC-590 & Seismic 12 Panasonic DMP-BD35 Toshiba HD-XA2 & A35 Motorola VIP1200 Monster HTFS1000, PB2100 AA 1154a Xbox360 Prem(2) & Halo3 LE + HD-DVD GT: Razor59 Sony PS3 slim GT:Razor_59 Sony PSP

11-22-2006, 05:31 PM	#2
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11-22-2006, 08:41 PM	#5
Cygnus The Bringer of Balance Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,766	About the only program I might pay for is to see battle star galactica in HD. The rest of the stuff I am not interested in paying for. M$ better release a bigger (and more affordable) HD soon because 20GB (or should I say 13GB) is barely enuff space even for game demos. __________________ Toshiba 57H81 Kenwood VR-616 Comcast DCT6412 III XBox 360 GamerTag Sec0nd2N0n3

11-23-2006, 12:59 AM	#7
Steeb HD DVD Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,110	I downloaded an episode of South Park (the one where Cartman freezes himself to avoid the wait for the Wii.) I was stoked to see they offer the entire run of Season 10 (the most current,) since I've missed several episodes because I was watching movies. __________________ Give me OAR or give me death! Equipment: 50" Pioneer 50A5 Plasma Toshiba HD-A1 - Firmware 2.0 Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD XBOX 360 Pioneer Elite VSX-81TXV Receiver Infinity Beta 50 (2) Fronts Infinity Beta C360 (1) Center Infinity Beta 50 (2) Backs Infinity Beta ES250 (2) Surround Back Infinity PS-12 (1) Sub XBL Gamertag: KickassCartman

11-23-2006, 01:20 AM	#8
godson Mr. Bill Belecheeeeek. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philadelphia Posts: 2,592	Did anyone notice the terms of agreement? 14 days or 24 hours from the time you hit play. Dl'd V for Vendetta in HD...probably gonna watch 2moro night after games are over...mmmm HD content from my 360. Hey Cyg,didnt have you pegged a Battlestar Galactica fan...never watched it but heard its alright, I used to be a casual Star Trek fan,mainly deep space nine cause it came on tv like 2am so I used to watch it sometimes. __________________ Breakfast, shmreakfast. Look at the score, for Christ's sake. It's only the second period and I'm up 12 to 2. Breakfasts come and go, Renee, but Hartford, "the Whale," they only beat Vancouver once, maybe twice in a lifetime.

11-22-2006, 05:35 PM	#3
GLOW IN-THE-DARK Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,600	Dude, I cannot wait to watch Pimp My Ride and Punk'd in HD. This is gonna be sweeeet. Seriously, though, The Shining in HD would kick ass. Unfortunately its OAR is 1.85:1, but I'd still pay to see it... dunno about the rest of those shows/movies, though. Hope they widen their selection.

11-23-2006, 01:39 AM	#10
godson Mr. Bill Belecheeeeek. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philadelphia Posts: 2,592	I'm on a "NO NEW HD DVD" rule until Xmas. The wife hates trying to buy me stuff so this year its all HD DVD's and the 360 Steering Wheel. So I havent bought any in a while but I can live now that I can "preview" them on the 360 __________________ Breakfast, shmreakfast. Look at the score, for Christ's sake. It's only the second period and I'm up 12 to 2. Breakfasts come and go, Renee, but Hartford, "the Whale," they only beat Vancouver once, maybe twice in a lifetime.

11-23-2006, 03:08 AM	#11
holly High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45	I know this is probably a stupid question but what happens when you put a HDDVD in a progressive scan player? Will it work? Will the movie be in HD or is there a special high definition player that you have to buy?

11-25-2006, 12:35 PM	#13
Razor05 HD = 65 beautiful inches Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,274	Just curious, what kind of time frame are you guys looking at when DL movies in HD? I wonder what happens to them after the 14 days? __________________ Panasonic TH-65PZ850U Sony KDL37XBR6 Panasonic TH-37PX50U Cambridge Audio Azur 640R & 740C Paradigm Studio 60's, 20's, CC-590 & Seismic 12 Panasonic DMP-BD35 Toshiba HD-XA2 & A35 Motorola VIP1200 Monster HTFS1000, PB2100 AA 1154a Xbox360 Prem(2) & Halo3 LE + HD-DVD GT: Razor59 Sony PS3 slim GT:Razor_59 Sony PSP