MGM Joins LOVEFiLM Catalogue

LONDON: MGM titles are to be made available online and on Internet-enabled devices through the LOVEFiLM Player in the U.K.

MGM classics—including West Side Story, The Apartment and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three—will be on offer to LOVEFiLM members as part of their subscription. New MGM releases will be available to access instantly on a transactional basis.

Simon Calver, the CEO of LOVEFiLM, commented: "We’re delighted to bring MGM’s legendary content to LOVEFiLM. With over 85 years making top quality movies, the MGM stable will be a notable addition to our expanding ‘Watch Online’ service. With the digital revolution underway, our opportunity for growth is huge and the addition of MGM titles is a substantial development in enhancing our digital catalogue."

Gary Marenzi, co-president of MGM World Television, said: "LOVEFiLM has put together an attractive offering for British audiences and MGM is pleased to be working with them to grow the on demand markets with some of the most passionate movie lovers in the world."