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The movie list doesn't have any major recent blockbusters but is dominated by films past their glory. They include Legally Blonde, Agent Cody Banks and the original Terminator.
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"We saw this opportunity based on user demand, beyond just offering paid movies. Can we do ad-supported movies, free to the user?" says according to director of product management at YouTube, Rohit Dhawan.
"It also presents a nice opportunity for advertisers." The service isn't available in Pakistan so far.
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