... to be fair, Hollywood does license a number of streaming and download services that will take advantage of good broadband, such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU, iTunes Store, etc.
Hollywood certainly will let you watch movies and TV shows at a variety of price points, even if it does reserve some control over what is available at what price and when.
"...even if it does reserve some control over what is available at what price and when."
And crucially where. If you are outside the US, much of this is either not available or heavily restricted. Hence piracy is the only option to watch some movies or shows, depending on where you live. You hear about these great new shows online, then guess what...you can't watch them legally, even if you want to.
Hollywood certainly will let you watch movies and TV shows at a variety of price points, even if it does reserve some control over what is available at what price and when.