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Tesco’s Clubcard TV wins exclusive UK rights to Elite modelling series

By on May 9, 2013 in News
Jessie J

Jessie J features in Elite New Face on Clubcard TV

The first Elite New Face modelling series is now available exclusively on Tesco’s Clubcard TV service following a deal with digital entertainment curator FilmBuff.

The debut nine-part series follows the intensely emotional journey of a group of contestants from the Elite Model Look contest, from regional castings all the way to the World Final and, for the lucky winners, their first Fashion Week.

The Elite New Face series is available to 16 million Clubcard members exclusively for free on the ad-supported service. Tesco recently became the first retailer in the UK to reward its customers with their own online movie and TV service. Read full post →

New blinkbox TV advert urges Brits to stay in – and has pop at Netflix and Lovefilm Instant

By on May 3, 2013 in News
blinkbox TV advert 2013

The TV advert for movie and TV streaming service blinkbox shows a rambler comically attacked by wildlife

We’ve unveiled our latest advertising campaign with a tongue in cheek message – and a pop at some rivals.

The new push, with a TV ad that breaks in ITV primetime this Friday followed by key spots in Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday night, uses the dramatic new movies available in May to point out the ‘dangers’ of the big bad world – and encourage Brits to stay in.

It also hits home the credentials of the service, which boasts considerably more of the 100 top grossing films of the last 18 months than big name rivals, with 76 titles on blinkbox versus just three on Lovefilm Instant and six on Netflix. Read full post →

HBO’s Girls season 2 available on blinkbox

By on April 22, 2013 in News
Girls season 2

Girls season 2 on blinkbox

The second season of the Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning show Girls can be yours to own and watch instantly on blinkbox from today.

Ahead of the DVD and Blu-ray release, Girls season 2 can be viewed on a number of devices including PC, Mac, Smart devices (TV, Blu-Ray players, Set Top boxes), iPad, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Sharp, intelligent and refreshingly funny, Girls is the unmissable comedy combining the multi-award winning team of Judd Apatow (The Five Year Engagement, Bridesmaids) and the sensational actress, writer and director Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture). Taking a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of women in their early 20s, Girls also stars Allison Williams (Marnie), Jemima Kirke (Jessa), Zosia Mamet (Shosanna), Alex Karpovsky (Ray) and Adam Driver as Adam. Read full post →

Tesco adds BBC Worldwide cookery, comedy and drama to Clubcard TV

By on April 3, 2013 in News
Clubcard TV

Clubcard TV

Tesco has secured a raft of popular cookery, comedy and drama programmes for innovative ad-supported streaming service Clubcard TV following a deal with BBC Worldwide.

The agreement, which includes shows featuring star chefs Antonio Carluccio, Ken Hom and Gary Rhodes, will see hours of BBC Worldwide content made available to its 16 million Clubcard members via the ad supported service.

Comedies Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Goodness Gracious Me and Alistair McGowan’s Big Impression join dramas Carrie’s War and Blackpool and children’s classics Stig of the Dump and The Secret Garden on the free service, which can be accessed online at www.clubcardtv.com. Read full post →

Clubcard TV: Tesco rewards loyal customers with free movies and TV

By on March 6, 2013 in News
The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption is available on Clubcard TV

Hundreds of movies and TV shows will be available to watch for free online from today, with content specifically tailored to family and kids.

Tesco is the first retailer in the UK to reward its customers with their own online movie and TV service. Content spanning comedy, drama, kids TV, romance, thrillers and documentaries is on offer with no charges, contracts or subscriptions. Read full post →

blinkbox and MGM ink James Bond movies deal

By on February 15, 2013 in News
Skyfall

Skyfall

blinkbox has reached an agreement with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) for the legendary James Bond movies, including the latest installment, SKYFALL.

From Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, SKYFALL is the most successful Bond movie of all time, grossing over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. It will be available to rent and buy on the service from Monday, along with the remaining 22 films in the Bond franchise that will be available to buy. Read full post →

Valentine’s Day most ‘overrated’ night out say 42 per cent of Brits

By on February 14, 2013 in News

In a blow for restaurants and rose sellers everywhere, new research commissioned by blinkbox suggests that Valentine’s Day may be losing its allure as nearly half (42 per cent) of Brits declare it the most ‘overrated’ night out of the calendar year, ahead of New Year’s Eve, Christmas and birthday celebrations.

The sentiment was echoed equally by both men and women, with the findings also revealing that 45 per cent of Brits are opting for a night in this Valentine’s Day with the majority (36 per cent) planning a special meal cooked by their partner followed by a movie. Ten per cent are planning on spending Valentine’s Day with their friends rather than their partners and 2 per cent will be spending the evening flirting on social networking sites.

Those aged 45 – 55 were most likely to have a night out while those staying in are mostly in the 16 – 44 age group indicating that for the young at least, staying in for the most romantic day of the year is the new going out. Read full post →

blinkbox creates world’s first aphrodisiac popcorn for Valentine’s Day

By on February 5, 2013 in News

Movie and TV streaming service blinkbox has made the world’s first aphrodisiac popcorn for Valentine’s Day.

blinkbox movie popcorn

Lights, Popcorn, Action! is a heady combination of three powerful aphrodisiacs: ginseng, ginger and chocolate. A limited edition sample run of the aphrodisiac popcorn has been made in partnership with gourmet French popcorn company Cheeky Frog.

The popcorn has been specially designed to tantalise the taste buds and get couples in the mood for romance with its unusual and alluring mix of ingredients.

Popcorn guru Antoine Gourdon from Cheeky Frog comments: “Studies have shown that ginger and Ginseng root are powerful aphrodisiacs. Ginseng has an earthy and bitter flavour to it which is perfectly offset by the spiciness of the ginger and the richness and creaminess of the chocolate. Chocolate contains serotonin, a chemical that makes the brain happy, leading to affectionate behaviour, as well as phenylethylamine, a chemical associated with love.” Read full post →

blinkbox strikes movies deal with StudioCanal, adding Apocalypse Now

By on January 24, 2013 in News
Apocalypse Now poster

Apocalypse Now on blinkbox

blinkbox has inked a landmark deal with leading film distributor StudioCanal, snapping up the rights to a range of popular movies including the film frequently voted by critics as the best ever – Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now.

Over 160 movies will be available to rent as part of the deal, including recent acclaimed releases Rust and Bone and Beasts of the Southern Wild.

Other popular movies available include Source Code, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Hurt Locker and Mulholland Drive. Read full post →

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.