Is the internet tool the newidiot box?

With convergence as a mantra, movies are finding homes in new places.

Correct me" I should say " old' because watching movies on our computers is already passA.

Chrome Web Store under a magnifying glass

It’s maybe the iPod now.

And the web app of course, is the vehicle of choice to get to that blockbuster.

These Firefox add-ons save us time and effort by bringing movie information within a hover or a click.

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IMDb is the preferred destination for anyone who wishes to know more about a movie title.

The IMDb rating often is an indicator of movie quality.

Along with the cast info and plotline, it’s a precursor to the whole show.

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The add-on makes researching IMDb a short right-click affair.

Highlight any text which mentions the movie title, right-click and select theIMDb Reviewbutton.

The relevant IMDb page will open in a new tab or reuse an already opened IMDb tab.

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The add-on gives a quick preview with a mouse-over any IMDb link on any website.

Take it over any cast name and you get his picture with some profile info.

The add-on is compatible with Firefox 1.5 - 3.0+.

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get into the add-on from Firefox’s Tools menu when browsing an IMDb movie page.

The add-on is labeled as an experimental add-on and is compatible with Firefox 1.5 - 3.0+.

The add-on " adds' a small script on an IMDb page.

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The script appears like a toolbar on the movie info page.

and the quality of the movie file available fromVCDQuality.com.

Also of help is the option to view a trailer right from the IMDb page.

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The add-on is labeled as an experimental add-on and is compatible with Firefox 2.0 - 3.0+.

Rotten Tomatoes finds mention with IMDb as the two websites that can be called the online Bibles for movies.

This add-on installs itself as a search engine in Firefox’s search bar.

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This too is an experimental add-on.

Another search engine add-on which lets you query the Hollywood.com site for movie listings and reviews.

This add-on works with all versions of Firefox.

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Add-ons thus, are the shortcuts to the movie information we are looking for.

By eliminating a search step or two, they increase our productivity and save us time.

Time we can spend on watching our favorite flick with a bagful of popcorn.

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