[2015-10-06]NewsBTC - Lionsgate Starts Accepting Bitcoin

[Blawpaw]

Lionsgate Starts Accepting Bitcoin

Lionsgate is a leading global player in the entertainment industry.  The company operates within a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution; digital distribution; television...

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[gogxmagog]

even though the article makes no mention of it, it is the "digital distribution" part that is the kicker here. look at something like ascribe.io and you can see the value of the blockchain regarding the distribution and piracy protection of copywritten digital media. Good for them, I hope they become the market leader with this.

[Carlton Banks]

you can see the value of the blockchain regarding the distribution and piracy protection of copywritten digital media

That's given me an interesting idea. I was originally going to say this doesn't have a proper business case, as the only application I could think of was streaming, and my criticism was going to be "when does it ever make sense to only pay for the first 15 minutes of a movie?"

But the answer is "when the first 15 minutes of the movies make you regret paying for the whole thing". Capitalism is harsh sometimes 

[okae]

But the answer is "when the first 15 minutes of the movies make you regret paying for the whole thing". Capitalism is harsh sometimes 

hahaha you made me laugh because is true, most of the time you can know after the first 15 min of the movie, if the film is good or not, and this is not opinion this is information, film director need to engage people faster or they will loose interest, so your business made sense for me

from my point of view this is another one great notice for us (for our bitcoin), the part that i like more is:

Our acceptance of bitcoins at our online Company shop reflects our commitment to offer greater choice, convenience and accessibility to our next generation consumers

"our next generation consumers" sounds pretty good

[maku]

Wait, on Lionsgate site there is information that: Limited Special Time Offer Bitcoin 25% off. That means bitcoin will be accepted only for limited time or it means discount for bitcoin purchase will be available only for short time? I hope it will be the latter. Anyway great news!