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YouTube in Talks to Show Full Movies

Could have service within 90 days

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 8, 2008 12:48 PM CST

(Newser) – Full-length Hollywood movies will soon be streaming on YouTube, reports CNET. The site's parent company, Google, is in promising talks and could have offerings from at least one major studio online within a month. “It's going to happen,” said one executive with knowledge... Read full story »

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