Sony to Test UMD Rentals

Source: IGN
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Sony Pictures Entertainment will soon begin a test rental program for UMD movies in Japan, the company has revealed. Starting July 16, the company plans on making twelve UMD movies available for rental at 50 shops throughout the island nation. This initial batch will be joined by two more titles starting July 27.

The full list of movies planned for inclusion in the test program includes:

  • Spiderman 2
  • Biohazard II Apocalypse (Resident Evil II)
  • Hell Boy
  • Invisible
  • Punisher
  • Legend of Mexico/Desperado
  • Charlie’s Angels
  • Thirteen Ghosts
  • Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
  • You Got Served
  • Anaconda 2
  • Kung Fu Hustle
  • S.W.A.T. (starting July 27)
  • Green Destiny (starting July 27)

Pricing and specifics on retail locations has yet to be revealed for the rental program.

Source: IGN
Sonypictures

Sony Pictures Entertainment will soon begin a test rental program for UMD movies in Japan, the company has revealed. Starting July 16, the company plans on making twelve UMD movies available for rental at 50 shops throughout the island nation. This initial batch will be joined by two more titles starting July 27.

The full list of movies planned for inclusion in the test program includes:

  • Spiderman 2
  • Biohazard II Apocalypse (Resident Evil II)
  • Hell Boy
  • Invisible
  • Punisher
  • Legend of Mexico/Desperado
  • Charlie’s Angels
  • Thirteen Ghosts
  • Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
  • You Got Served
  • Anaconda 2
  • Kung Fu Hustle
  • S.W.A.T. (starting July 27)
  • Green Destiny (starting July 27)

Pricing and specifics on retail locations has yet to be revealed for the rental program.

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