Check out what's new to rent and own this week on the various streaming services such as cable On Demand, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, and, of course, Netflix.
Cable On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pre-theatrical exclusives for rent, priced from $3-$10, in 24- or 48-hour periods
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Peter Jackson's fantasy-adventure adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel; Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen; also available in 3D the same day as Blu-ray 3D; PG-13)
Zero Dark Thirty (Kathryn Bigelow's dramatic thriller about the hunt for Osama bin Laden; Jessica Chastain and Jason Clarke; rated R)
Les Miserables (musical based on the popular stage production; Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway in her Oscar-winning role; PG-13)
This Is 40 (Judd Apatow-directed comedy; Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann; rated R and unrated versions available)
A Royal Affair (drama; Mads Mikkelsen and Trine Dyrholm; rated R)
Rust and Bone (drama; Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts; rated R)
The Collection (horror sequel to The Collector; Josh Stewart and Emma Fitszpatrick; available on March 22 a few days before disc; rated R)
Streaming/Digital Download: Rent from $4-$7 or own from $15-$20 (HD may cost more than SD)
iTunes
Same as cable On Demand to rent and/or own except for A Royal Affair and The Collection. Plus:
Parental Guidance (comedy; Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei; download to own only; rated PG)
Amazon
Same as cable On Demand to rent and/or own except for A Royal Affair and The Collection. Plus:
Parental Guidance
Vudu
Same as cable On Demand to rent and/or own A Royal Affair. Vudu offers a free 10-minute preview of The Collection plus a featurette. Plus:
Parental Guidance
Netflix Watch Instantly: $7.99 per month
New This Week: House Hunting, Miss Dial, The L Word: Seasons 1-6, Sushi Girl, Fat Kid Rules the World, Keep the Lights On, Tai Chi Zero and Hold Your Breath
Retiring Titles: Jackie Chan Is the Prisoner, Whale Rider, For Colored Girls, Stander, Stark Raving Mad, Silent Trigger, Ten Inch Hero and Kiss the Bride