TalkTalk cuts FilmFlex VOD deal

UK telecom operator TalkTalk has struck a deal with white label video-on-demand aggregator FilmFlex Movies to bring additional on-demand movies to its TV platform, including day-and-date releases.

Under the multi-year contract, TalkTalk will be able to offer new movies from FilmFlex to subscribers to its Essentials TV and Plus TV packages.

TalkTalk will offer a wider range of films to subscribers, including first-run content from the Hollywood majors and independent suppliers including Entertainment One Films and StudioCanal.

Titles to offered as part of the deal include Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, 12 Years a Slave, Dallas Buyers Club and American Hustle.

The deal with FilmFlex allows movies to be viewed on a range of devices including mobile phones and tablets.

“YouView from TalkTalk is Britain’s fastest growing TV business and is fast becoming a destination for family entertainment,” said Tristia Harrison, managing director TalkTalk consumer.

“We have big ambitions for the service and continue to develop and enhance our offering to give our customers even more of the TV and films they love, all at a great TalkTalk price. This partnership with the movie specialist expertise of FilmFlex will help take us to the next level and gives our TV customers even more of the best content.”