"It's basically the same line up you'd see on the Starz broadcast or cable network or satellite network, but instead of having to watch it when it's broadcast on the network, you can pick from any movie in the library, hit the download button and depending on your connection…20, 30 minutes later, you've got the movie down there. In addition, not only do you have access when you want it, but then once it's on your laptop computer you can take it anywhere you bring your computer."
The movie will remain available for the month it is on the service unless you delete it sooner.
"You can watch all one hundred if you want."
The online DVD rental service NetFlix…has announced plans to offer downloadable movies as well. The Starz service…allows subscribers to set parental controls….schedule downloads overnight….and store movies on as many as three computers. Bloomberg Boot Camp, I'm Fred Fishkin.