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'''Google Video Marketplace''' was announced in a presentation at the ].

"Google's innovative presentation of information and content is revolutionizing the way people access media," said ] Commissioner ]. "In the increasingly competitive and rapidly changing world of entertainment, ] provides us with a new way to deliver the NBA experience to our fans when and how they want it."

The service was unsuccessful and was discontinued in August, 2007 <ref>http://techcrunch.com/2007/08/10/google-closes-video-marketplace-users-out-of-luck/</ref>.

==Programming==
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===CBS===
Offerings from CBS will include shows from the station's past and present lineups, and other shows from its library.

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CBS programs are not available to purchase in many countries, even close US neighbours like Canada.

===NBA===
Full basketball games will be available for purchase. Games are available for 24 hours after the game finishes. It is unknown if NBA videos will be eventually available for longer periods of time. Major games of the season will also be available. Available for USD$3.99 per game.

===Sony BMG music videos===
''Music videos from''<br>
At launch, artists included
* English-language performers: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].
* Other: ] (India), ] (Japan)

Initial offering cost USD$1.99 per video.

===''Charlie Rose''===
''Interviews''<br>
Interviews by ], with subjects ranging from ] to ], ] to ], ] to ].

Available for USD$0.99 per episode.

===Clearvue===
''Children's educational programming''<BR>
Topics are said to range from "teen education on tattoos to explanations about the workings of the human brain."

===Classic Media===
''"Classic" cartoons''<BR>
Episodes of animated series such as '']'' and '']'' (over 100 episodes), and animated shorts from series such as '']''. Not confirmed to be available, but also owned by the company are '']'', '']'', '']'', series starring ] and ], '']'', and '']'' (600 episodes).

Initial cost on GVM, USD$1.99.

===Getty Images' Archive Films Collection===
"A diverse collection of short clips that capture personalities, moments and eras throughout history - selected from vintage newsreels and educational film, as well as contemporary news and events from around the world."

===Greencine.com===
''Feature-length independent films''<br>
According to Google, this collection includes works by Polish director ] ('']''), documentary filmmaker ] ('']'') and independent actor/director ] ('']'').

===Image Entertainment===
''Distributor of TV and movies.''<br>
Google has not yet said which programs will be available through Image. Properties Image own distribution to include '']'', lesser-known horror movies like '']'', small market movies like ] picture '']'', music content like ''] The Farewell Tour'', comedy specials by ] and ], and "mature" content using the ] and ] brands.

===iWatchNow.com===
Collection includes ]'s '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.

===Plum TV===
Google has not yet said which programs will be available through Plum TV, a local station in the Hamptons. Programs include living artist profile '']'', professionally-produced sock-puppet program '']'', and comedy-cooking show '']''.

===Trinity Broadcasting Network===
Google has not yet said which programs will be available through TBN. Programs likely to be available through this particular station are '']'' and '']'', both with ], and the long-running '']''.

===WGBH===
Google has not yet said which programs will be available through WGBH and ].

Free clips currently available:
* ''''']''''' public affairs series
* ''''']''''', lecture series
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Currently only trailers for episodes of '']'' are available, for free.

Other programs produced by WGBH include '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.

===Others===
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* ] (stock video, reported over 10000 distinct clients over 12 years)

Historic, news and educational footage from ]. This material ranges from coverage of key events in 2005 such as the ]'s death, back to a recording of the 1896 coronation of ] – one of the earliest known pieces of moving imagery.
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