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Jackass 2.5 to Have Web-Only Debut

'First Internet movie', studio heads say

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2007 1:34 AM CST

(Newser) – Paramount is moving into uncharted territory by premiering Jackass 2.5 online, the New York Times reports. The December 19 premier on Blockbuster's Movielink service will be the first time a studio-backed feature film has made its debut on the Web. Executives hope that a... Read full story »

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