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in February 2010. On behalf of studios such as

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, and

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, Video Unlimited distributed television episodes and new release films as well as a variety of older movies. In November 2010, Video Unlimited began distributing online content in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain and has since expanded into Japan, Canada, and Australia. Their redistribution content can be accessed through personal computers and other devices such as

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players, PlayStation consoles,

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smartphones and Sony tablets,

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televisions and some portable music players. On March 2, 2021,

announced that it would discontinue offering new purchases and rentals of movies and TV shows through PlayStation Video on August 31.

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Defunct video on demand services Subscription video on demand services Computer-related introductions in 2010

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