Google Removes Access to Legally Bought Lord of the Rings Movies

A recent incident involving Google's digital movie store has raised concerns about ownership and access to purchased content. A user discovered that their legally bought copy of The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition had been removed from their library, with no option for a refund.

This is not an isolated incident. In the past, online stores have disappeared, taking digital purchases with them. However, users expect that if they buy a digital download from a reputable source like Google, they should always have access to it.

The issue echoes a similar problem experienced by Sony PlayStation's movie store earlier this year. When Sony failed to renew its deal with Studiocanal, it removed access to the company's films without warning or refund.