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Disney Now Offering Free Movies Online

Ad-supported films a new strategy for company

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 11, 2008 3:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – Disney has launched a new internet service streaming full-length movies for free, CNET reports. The company will be offering one movie a week on its website, making it available for a few days after it's shown on ABC's Wonderful World of Disney. This week's offering... Read full story »

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