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Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Another MySpace Sellout

Posted by on May 16 at 14:20 PM

Remember when MySpace.com was YOUR space, and when Fox bought MySpace, they said it wasn’t going to be THEIR space? Well, get a load of THIS. Fox broadcasting announced today that they’re teaming up with Burger King (!) to put downloadable episodes of the the Fox hit 24 on MySpace for only a buck ninety-nine per episode.

The promotion launches Monday, May 22, in conjunction with the season finale of the record-breaking fifth season of 24. MySpace users will be able to download-to-own two episodes of the FOX drama at no cost from a special HAVE IT YOUR WAY page provided by BURGER KING.
In addition, MySpace will create a social network around 24, where users can interact with each other, create user generated content and download the entire first and fifth seasons of the top-rated drama for $1.99 per episode.

Why not just change the name from MySpace to OurWallet.com?

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Don't worry ... agent Jack Bauer will put a stop to this nefarious plot!

What record is "24" breaking by being on for five seasons?

Longest running 'Brat Pack' show on TV?

I think they mean the fifth season is record-breaking, i.e. it more popular than ever.

1) How does this negatively impact anyone's experience/usage of MySpace?

2) Can someone explain to me how (and to whom) a commercial service "sells out"?

MySpace still doesn't cost anything to use, and this little promo is still opt-in. MySpace Tom may be a sellout and Fox may be evil, but let's not cry wolf just yet.

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