The Internet Movie Database, better known as IMBD, is finally upgrading to a more modern way of dealing with films and internet, by announcing the free streaming availability of 6,000 films and TV shows.

IMDb is now showing full-length movies and and a great selection of full-length TV episodes directly on our site — for free!

I guess that’s exactly what we would expect from IMDB! Great job!

The only problem is that the content is being provided by CBS, Hulu, Sony Pictures Teleivision, and some 500 indie production houses. This means Europe will not always be allowed to watch the content. A problem that can be solved by installing Hotspot Shield

Via ZDnet

As not all fans live in or nearby Amsterdam, we’ve come up with a solution. We’re going to live stream it. We’re serious here, this is not a live stream with a mobile client using Qik or Ustream, no this is the real stuff. We’ve teamed up with NOS, Cross Media Ventures, Team.tv, and TechCrunch (media partner), to make this stream available for thousands and thousands of people, no matter where you live. The infrastructure used here is similar to the infrastructure used for massive events like upcoming European Soccer Championships and the Olympic Games, so we’re prepared for huge crowds.

Oh yeah