TiVo now offers movies from all major studios directly to the television set ALVISO, Calif., May 28
ALVISO, Calif., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO),
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.
About Disney-ABC Domestic Television
Disney-ABC Domestic Television's pay television and interactive media
division is a leading distributor of movies in the video-on-demand arena.
DADT distributes movies domestically from The Walt Disney Studios, including
titles from Walt Disney Pictures, Disney-Pixar, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood
Pictures, and Miramax Films. It currently licenses movies through a wide
range of distributors and platforms including cable MSOs, satellite companies,
internet distributors, telcos, mobile operators, and via other emerging
technologies.
About TiVo Inc.
Founded in 1997, TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) pioneered a brand new category of
products with the development of the first commercially available digital
video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers and
our website, TiVo has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers
as providing a superior television experience. Through agreements with leading
satellite and cable providers, TiVo also integrates its DVR service features
into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease
of use, with such features as Season Pass(TM) recordings and WishList(R)
searches and TiVo KidZone, have elevated its popularity among consumers and
have created a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued
investment in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way
consumers watch and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal
point of the digital living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing
new forms of content on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music and
photos. With innovative features, such as TiVoToGo(TM) transfers and online
scheduling, TiVo is expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV
your way. (R)" The TiVo(R) service is also at the forefront of providing
innovative marketing solutions for the television industry, including a unique
platform for advertisers and audience research measurement.
TiVo, 'TiVo, TV your way.', Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo, Stop||Watch,
and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. or its
subsidiaries worldwide. (C) 2008 TiVo Inc. All rights reserved. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE TiVo Inc.
