The video rental service from YouTube is a milestone for on-demand content. Obviously, the video-sharing company is positioning itself as the only destination for video on the Web, going in direct competition with Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Apple and even Facebook. Will it beat out the other online movie-rental services?
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This week, YouTube Worldwide announced the launch of four new languages, and they are taking other aspects of the site international too, introducing the ability for users in the UK to watch movies. The Guardian reports that YouTube UK has launched a free movie service “after striking deals with US studios including Sony Pictures and UK service Blinkbox.” The Guardian and other sites have reporting that this service is available in the US and UK. However, according to other international users (such as myself in Israel), the new YouTube Movies service appears to be available worldwide.
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