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Netflix’s streaming service isn’t exactly known for having quality content. Their catalog of movies is reminiscent of the bargain DVD bin at your local Walmart. Netflix has been struggling to land any quality licensing agreements and has actually been losing a few. With Redbox Instant on the horizon, Netflix desperately needs to give its members a reason to stick around.

Barnes & Noble is looking to spruce up its digital content offerings with Nook Video this fall. Nook Video will offer an easy way for users to buy movies and TV shows directly from the NOOK Store and have them stored safely and securely in the NOOK Cloud. From there, users can watch them on their NOOK, as well as a multitude of devices offering the soon-to-be-released NOOK Video app. Users will also be able to enjoy purchased UltraViolet-enabled movies and TV shows on their devices thanks to UltraViolet account integration with NOOK Cloud.

Starting September 25, T-Mobile Galaxy S III customers will be treated to Marvel’s The Avengers movie as a virtual preload, which they can download in the Samsung Media Hub. It’s free and a great way to show off the Galaxy S III’s awesome 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display.

If there’s one thing we could always use more of, it’s Stewie. Thankfully, Google has inked out a deal with Twentieth Century Fox to bring Family guy as well as 600 other titles to Google Play and YouTube. We’re not exactly sure when they will start appearing in the Google Play Store, but we know they will first launch in the U.S. and then make their way to other markets.

You can now purchase Movies & TV shows from Google Play rather than simply renting them. This is a much needed addition to the Google Play store and their media lineup. Purchasing Movies & TV shows is easy and makes them instantly available to watch on your Android phone, tablet or the web.

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