Though it is about music, it may have a bearing on video or other multimedia material.

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jan2008/tc2008013_398775.htm

It ain't so grand. More info here:

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/01/07/Sony-BMG-to-sell-DRM-free-music-downloads-through-stores_1.html


"....one of just 37 albums available through the service, including Britney Spears' "Blackout" and Barry Manilow's "The Greatest Songs of the Seventies."

Gee I can hardly wait.....