[Creator]

Is their an Amazon Unboxed script yet? So we can order and view movies from Amazon Unboxed?

[Gamester17]

Amazon Unbox video download service relies on Microsoft DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection technology, and requires a proprietary video player software from Amazon.

It has also gotten some really bad reviews:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6636289.html
http://www.boingboing.net/2006/09/15/ama..._cust.html
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=3577
http://business2.blogs.com/business2blog..._deta.html

A different name for DRM and proprietary technologies: C.R.A.P. (Cancellation, Restriction, And Punishment)

[Creator]

How is it you can view the movies on a Tivo?

[Gamester17]

no DRM

[gzusrawx]

It can be done but the tools that allow you to are considered illegal so it's really not worth the hassle.

[eleith]

i'ld be interested in buying and streaming videos through amazon's video service if i could integrate the experience with my myth/xbmc box.

seems like there must be some sort of API for this, considering roku has this feature [http://www.roku.com/amazon-partner.aspx].

so a few questions

1) is this possible?
2) what existing plugin would be a good start to look at?

[eleith]

hmm, my post has been merged into this thread, but this thread seems to be focused on the older version of amazon's service.

amazon unbox was not only renamed, but the business model completely shifted. unbox was a drm video + player service, while amazon video on demand is basically a streaming service.

you purchase the videos online, and stream them through the browser (though they do offer tivo/MCE/sony_bravia download+drm solutions).

Roku has announced their streaming boxes will tap into amazon's store, thus it seems like there is an API for streaming the videos online, and hence, a great fit for an xbmc plugin.

so back to my original question, does this project seem plausible and if so, is there another plugin that is similar to this environment that would be a good starting point for a project like this.

[logictester]

i'm also looking for amazon on demand service plugin or script

[Susurrus]

Any updated information on this? I am getting ready to chuck the TivoHD I have, but my wife and family LOVE having this option.

Sus

[wipmonkey]

I don't think it will happen any time soon Amazon VOD uses DRM and unless xbmc is working on a complex browser interface to use flash apps and control them inside xbmc I don't think it will ever happen. Have you tried writing an email to Amazon and asking them to drop DRM on VOD or to write a XBMC plugin? I know it's probably futile, but if there is enough interest they might change something on their end. Personally would be happy to get a closed source binary with an open source API.

[dny238]

I don't think it will happen any time soon Amazon VOD uses DRM and unless xbmc is working on a complex browser interface to use flash apps and control them inside xbmc I don't think it will ever happen. Have you tried writing an email to Amazon and asking them to drop DRM on VOD or to write a XBMC plugin? I know it's probably futile, but if there is enough interest they might change something on their end. Personally would be happy to get a closed source binary with an open source API.

All your requirements seem to be met by Boxee a child of XBMC. Would it be possible with Boxee? It has a browser, supports Flash...