Youtube showing full-length feature films

[Rheghead]

I heard on the radio this morning that Youtube has got agreement to show full length feature films for free. But this service is only available in the US. Can someone explain how only US residents can see films on Youtube?:confused

[TBH]

I heard on the radio this morning that Youtube has got agreement to show full length feature films for free. But this service is only available in the US. Can someone explain how only US residents can see films on Youtube?:confusedI'd imagine it would have something to do with blocking uk servers or summat?

[Green_not_greed]

As far as I understand, its done through blocking IP addresses, which are country configured. The BBC does the same for sports programmes etc though iPlayer to ensure that only UK residents can see them.

I hadn't heard his about youtube and wondered if they are jumping on a potential vacant Pirate Bay slot?

[Rheghead]

Makes sense GNG, didn't know they could do that, I guess being a UK 'America' Online subscriber I don't get a look in, maybe that is because AOL is really AOL in name only and is really Carphone warehouse.

I bet they are just cheesy flicks anyway :lol:

[TBH]

As far as I understand, its done through blocking ISP addresses, which are country configured. The BBC does the same for sports programmes etc though iPlayer to ensure that only UK residents can see them.

I hadn't heard his about youtube and wondered if they are jumping on a potential vacant Pirate Bay slot?Which piratebay would that be then?

[Green_not_greed]

Which piratebay would that be then?


Errr..... http://thepiratebay.org/

Is there any other?

[TBH]

Errr..... http://thepiratebay.org/

Is there any other?There is but I wonder why you think youtube may be jumping on a vacant piratebay slot.

[Tristan]

There has been TV options like that available in the states for years. One of the better ones is supposed to be hulu, but you can only view it with a US IP.