Sony testing out PSP movie rentals in Japan

TOKYO--PSP owners in Japan might soon be able to grab Universal Media Disc movies for their vacations without buying them. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced it will begin an experimental UMD rental program in Japan. Starting July 16, 50 outlets of the GEO video rental chain will offer 14 titles. A second batch will be made available on July 27.

Only UMD movies will be offered during the experiment, since games are not for rent in Japan. A complete list of titles is below:

7/16
Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Hellboy
Invisible
The Punisher
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Charlie's Angels
Thirteen Ghosts
Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
You Got Served
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid

7/27
Kung-Fu Hustle
SWAT
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon