Television
April 12, 2013
LOVEFiLM Signs Deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution for Warner Bros. Television’s “The Big Bang Theory” and Many More First-Rate Movies and Series Available to Stream
(April 12, 2013 – Munich, Germany) – Amazon’s LOVEFiLM has expanded its on-demand offering once again following an extensive content deal with one of the world’s most renowned major film and television distributors Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. The new deal will add early seasons of current U.S. TV series as well as numerous library titles to the LOVEFiLM portfolio of programs available to stream instantly.
LOVEFiLM members can look forward to hit U.S. series such as “The Big Bang Theory” and “Two and a Half Men” as well as the critically acclaimed mystery series “Fringe” from Warner Bros.’ expansive catalogue, which also includes successful series including “Gossip Girl,” “Supernatural” and “The Vampire Diaries.”
Warner Bros. also offers a wide choice of outstanding films ranging from German cinema blockbusters such as “Kokowääh”, starring Til Schweiger, and “Männerherzen”, to Hollywood productions including “Gran Torino” (Clint Eastwood) and “The Departed” (Martin Scorsese). There are plenty of family-friendly titles too, including “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” starring Johnny Depp.
Dr. Christoph Schneider, MD LOVEFiLM Germany, sees the new licensing deal with WBITD as a significant milestone in the history of the company: “We already offer our members an extensive and diverse home entertainment package which is why we are the first choice subscription service for German film and TV fans. This latest deal with Warner Bros. will bring even more first-class content to LOVEFiLM. Warner Bros. Entertainment is a globally successful U.S. major studio that offers award-winning entertainment that is loved across the globe. We are hugely proud to welcome Warner Bros. as new content partner of LOVEFiLM Germany.”
Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution added: "We are pleased to be expanding our relationship with LOVEFilm to the benefit of German subscribers who will have on-demand access to a multitude of our television series and films. Whether it’s about catching up with serialized series or hours of laughter with a favorite comedy or access to blockbuster films, this deal further exemplifies the desire for consumers to access and enjoy these titles after their primary network runs.”
LOVEFiLM members with a digital flat-rate package can enjoy the Warner Bros. titles at any time. The VOD offering is available on a huge range of Internet-enabled devices including PCs, PlayStation3, iPad, Xbox 360, Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD, plus a growing number of Blu-Ray players and internet-connected TV‘s including Sony Bravia. Many titles are available to stream in HD, which offers an enhanced viewing experience – particularly for those watching on their Kindle Fire HD with its customized HD display.
About LOVEFiLM:###
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• LOVEFiLM is an Amazon company and is the leading European film subscription service with over 2 million members in the U.K., Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
• In October 2006 LOVEFiLM made its service available in Germany and opened headquarters in Munich
• In February 2011 LOVEFiLM was acquired by Amazon EU SarL
• Members can choose from a selection of over 50,000 films and TV series available across Blu-ray/DVDs and a big choice of titles for instant streaming
• LOVEFiLM members can enjoy the benefits of streaming films online instantly or choose to have DVDs and Blu-rays delivered straight to their door
• LOVEFiLM is available for a low monthly price with no late fees and offers unlimited streaming for 6.99 Euros per month
• LOVEFiLM Video on Demand service is available on a range of Internet-enabled devices including PCs, Xbox 360, Play Station3, Internet-connected Bravia LCD-TVs, Blu-ray players, Sony Blu-ray Home Cinema Systems, the iPad and the Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD from Amazon
• LOVEFiLM has signed a number of film and TV content deals with major studios including Miramax, Disney, Paramount, ABC, BBC, StudioCanal and various independents like Prokino, MFA+ and Tiberius in the last 12 months alone
• Film fans are able to access a wealth of film information at www.lovefilm.de including exclusive video interviews and the hottest film news. LOVEFiLM customers can write reviews or create their own profile to connect with other film fans in the community on the site
• In May 2012 the magazine Smart TV tested five online video rental stores and awarded LOVEFiLM the grade “good“ (second place). LOVEFiLM also did well in the Internet video rental store providers comparison test from Computer – das Magazin für die Praxis and was awarded a good grade (2.14) and took second place among a total of seven tested services. According to a vote among nearly 40,000 readers of the magazines AUDIO, stereoplay and VideoHomeVision, LOVEFiLM was given first place in the category of online video rental stores in January 2011 by WEKA Media Publishing GmbH. In 2012 LOVEFiLM once again achieved first place in the Online DVD and BD rentals section.
• For additional information including a breakdown of packages visit www.lovefilm.de