After more than 35 years of operation, TBI is closing its doors and our website will no longer be updated daily. Thank you for all of your support.
Lovefilm renews and extends BBC Worldwide deal
Amazon-owned streaming service Lovefilm has inked a new, extended, content deal with BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the UK public broadcaster.
The pair already had a programming agreement, but the new agreement gives it rights to a wider range of content from the distributor.
New shows that will become available on Lovefilm include drama series Luther (pictured), sitcom Extras, sci-fi drama Primeval and motoring magazine show Top Gear.
Jim Buckle, managing director at Lovefilm, said: “The evolution of our TV offering has been unstoppable over the past year. We kicked off 2012 by announcing a new deal with BBC Worldwide and it is great to see-in 2013 by adding to that agreement.”
Separately, Lovefilm said it inked a deal with Sony to make its high definition service made available on the company’s Bravia connected TVs and Blu-Ray players.