Amazon's LOVEFiLM Launches High Definition Streaming

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Amazon's LOVEFiLM Launches High Definition Streaming PR Newswire LONDON, May 31, 2012 LONDON, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- stHD Day - 31 May 2012 LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company, today announced the launch of high-definition

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Amazon's LOVEFiLM Launches High Definition

Streaming

PR Newswire

LONDON, May 31, 2012

LONDON

,

May 31, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

HD Day - 31

st

May 2012

LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company, today announced the launch of high-definition

(HD) streaming, giving LOVEFiLM Instant members crystal clear viewing.

The HD functionality, available from today in the UK and

Germany

, will allow

members of LOVEFiLM -

Europe's

largest subscription service instantly

streaming films and TV series over the internet and sending DVDs and games

by post - to stream top quality films and TV series on demand and for no extra

charge in HDTV resolutions up to 1080p.

LOVEFiLM members in the UK, using PC or Mac, will enjoy content in full 1080p

high definition, while members using their Xbox 360 or Samsung and LG

connected HDTVs will enjoy 720p resolution. In

Germany

, HD content will be

available initially on PC and Mac in full 1080p high definition.

The catalogue of HD films available to LOVEFiLM members will expand over the

coming weeks and months. In the UK titles will include teen sensation

The

Twilight Saga: Eclipse

, family favourite

Gnomeo and Juliet

and British comedy

Four Lions

. Top US TV dramas including

LOST

and

Ghost Whisperer

will also be

available alongside a whole host of British titles, including the BBC's popular

documentaries

Human Planet

and David Attenborough's critically acclaimed

Planet Earth

.

Jim Buckle, MD of LOVEFiLM, commented:

"LOVEFiLM is the number one consumer choice for subscription film and TV

series streaming in

Europe

. The introduction of HD quality content further

strengthens the offering and marks another key milestone in delivering our

members the best possible service with exceptional value."

Films and TV series available in HD will automatically stream with the improved

quality where an internet connection can support it. For 720p streaming

members will require a minimum internet connection of 4mbps, while those

with connections of 12mbps or higher will enjoy full 1080p where possible.

LOVEFiLM offers thousands of on-demand films and TV series via LOVEFiLM

Instant, together with the largest selection of DVD, Blu-ray and games with

packages starting from as little as £4.99 per month.