“YouTube and Sony are crossing the streams” says David Sarno of The L.A. Times tech blog. Well put, we say! In honor of the 25th anniversary of Sony’s comedy classic “Ghostbusters”, YouTube is now hosting a week-long showing. All you need is a computer and internet speed.
But don’t expect to watch it on the good ol’ YouTube jumbo HD player. Instead, you’ll see the film in a 16×9 aspect ratio at high quality resolution via Sony’s Crackle service.
YouTube has been showing videos via Crackle for months now, and just so you know, Crackle is “a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original short form series and full-length traditional programming from Sony Pictures’ vast library of television series and feature films.” Their “About Crackle” page goes on to say “Crackle reaches a global audience through its impressive online and mobile distribution network.” However, be warned that if you are enjoying some global internet speed and trying to watch Ghostbusters online from outside of the U.S., may get you the following message: “This video is not available in your country due to copyright restrictions.” 
Also be prepared that the anniversary showing will include seven or eight in-stream commercials. A studio’s gotta make money somehow. Plus it’s a great chance to promote the upcoming Ghostbusters 3 film, which may start production by the winter, according to Ghostbusters co-creator, Dan Akroyd. Earlier this year, the movie was released on Blu-Ray at the same time as the video game was launched.
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