Channel 4’s online movie service Film4oD is launching a new ‘download to rent’ option. It will be run by FilmFlex Movies, the Sony-Disney-backed movies-on-demand service provider, and is the first time users have been able to watch films offline.
The service has been developed to suit users either with low-bandwidth or those that would like to watch a film when not connected to the internet (such as when travelling or abroad). The new functionality also allows users to begin watching their selection while the film is being downloaded.
Movies will be available from between £0.99 to £3.99 with the payment mechanism being run by MGt’s PayWizard. All movie rentals offer unlimited viewing for up to 48 hours following the first play. Each film has a rental period of up to 30 days.
“FilmFlex continues to innovate using the latest technologies to allow our clients to offer the very best movie service to their customers”, said Jeff Henry, chief executive officer at FilmFlex. “The download to rent service makes it easier for those with low bandwidths or those on the go to enjoy the greatest selection of movies online. Download to rent is yet another enhancement of our offering to our brand partners as we continue to extend FilmFlex’s leading white-label position into new platforms and new markets.”
Film4oD was launched in November 2010 and has more than 50,000 registered users.
