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blinkbox snaps up children’s TV shows for Christmas

By on December 7, 2012 in News

blinkbox has added a raft of children’s TV programmes following deals with eOne, Aardman, Lionsgate and Cookie Jar.

The subscription-free streaming service has snapped up rights to Peppa Pig (eOne), Shaun the Sheep (Aardman), The Adventures of Paddington Bear, Johnny Test (Cookie Jar) and Poppy Cat (Lionsgate).

The content spree is the latest of many for blinkbox which, in the last six months alone, added over 7,000 titles to its catalogue, making it the destination for the latest movies and TV without subscription.

As with all blinkbox titles, the shows can be accessed on a rapidly growing number of devices, including games consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), tablets and Smart devices (TVs, Blu-Ray players, set top boxes) as well as PCs and Macs. 

Michael Comish, CEO Tesco Digital Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to have the hottest children’s programmes on blinkbox, especially as we head into the holidays. This is good news for kids and parents alike.”

blinkbox is the only service in the UK that that can boast such a huge choice of the latest movies and TV releases all without being locked into a subscription.

For further information email comms@blinkbox.com or call 020 7092 8771

About blinkbox

blinkbox has the latest blockbuster movies to watch instantly the same day as DVD, without subscription. The service offers over thousands of quality titles on a growing number of devices including games consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), iPad, Smart TVs (LG, Samsung, Technika and Philips), Blu-Ray players (Samsung and LG), Technika set top boxes and PCs/Macs. The service is proud to be part of Tesco and has been voted ‘Best online movie service’ by viewers of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show.

Sales of Twilight saga movies up 500 per cent on blinkbox

By on November 15, 2012 in News

Hype surrounding the final installment of the Twilight saga movies has given a welcome boost to blinkbox – sparking a 500% increase in sales of the popular series.

The premiere of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2, which has seen stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson walking the red carpet ahead of its release on Friday, has generated huge interest in other parts of the saga.

Ben Ayers from blinkbox comments: “The incredible buzz around the latest film seems to have tempted a whole new audience to see what all the fuss is about. The hype has reached Bond-esque levels and we expect the demand to continue once people watch the epic conclusion and tell their friends about it.”

Breaking Dawn Part 2 is the final film in the Twilight series which is based on four hit novels by American writer Stephanie Meyer. The film sees the love story of Bella Swan (Stewart), vampire Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and werewolf Jacob Black (Lautner) come to an end when Bella and Edward are forced to protect their child from an ancient vampire coven.

All previous Twilight films are available to rent on blinkbox for £2.49.

For further information, please email comms@blinkbox.com or call 020 7092 8771

Notes to editors

blinkbox has the latest blockbuster movies to watch instantly the same day as DVD, without subscription. The service offers thousands of titles on a growing number of devices including games consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), iPad, Smart TVs (LG, Samsung, Technika and Philips), Blu-Ray players (Samsung and LG), Technika set top boxes and PCs/Macs. The service is proud to be part of Tesco and has been voted ‘Best online movie service’ by viewers of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show.