TiVo to Offer Movie Rentals From the Walt Disney Studios on Demand
(May 28, 2008) TiVo Inc. the creator of and a leader in television
services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced that TiVo
subscribers will soon be able to download movies from The Walt Disney Studios to
their broadband connected TiVo(R) DVRs directly from the TV.
Titles will be available to rent through an agreement with Disney-ABC and
CinemaNow, a digital entertainment provider of high-quality Hollywood movies and
TV shows across multiple platforms, and the latest partner to join TiVo's
broadband efforts. The companies will offer the movies for a 24-hour rental
period in standard definition, with many also available in high definition.
"We are very excited to be working with Disney and CinemaNow. Adding Disney
movies really delivers on TiVo's promise to offer the best television
entertainment experience with unlimited content choices that are easy to
navigate across broadcast, cable, and broadband using one device, one remote,
and one user interface," said Tara Maitra, Vice President and GM of Content
Services at TiVo Inc.
"TiVo has always delivered a superior experience," said Dan Cohen, executive
vice president of pay television and interactive media, Disney-ABC Domestic
Television. "We're pleased that their subscribers will be able to enjoy our
extensive catalog of new releases and classic library titles."
The service is available to all broadband-connected TiVo Series2(TM) and
Series3(TM) subscribers later this year. TiVo offers more than 30,000 titles
through Amazon Unbox, Music Choice and more than 50 other content providers. The
company recently announced that TiVo subscribers will be able to access YouTube
videos directly on the TV via the TiVo DVR this summer.
-- Posted May 28, 2008