Amazon's LOVEFiLM Signs Another Streaming Deal to Launch ABC TV on Demand in the UK

Amazon's LOVEFiLM Signs Another Streaming Deal to Launch ABC TV on Demand in the UK

LONDON, January 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

Branded Service Will Bring Top US TV Series From ABC Studios to LOVEFiLM UK Members

LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company, has partnered with Disney UK in a deal that will give
LOVEFiLM members access to full seasons of some of the most iconic American television
series ever created.

The branded subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, ABC TV On Demand, will offer
LOVEFiLM members on-demand streaming access to ABC Studios' library of hit network and
cable series.

From this month popular series such as Castle, starring Nathan Fillion, as well as all
six seasons of Lost, ranked by critics as one of the top US TV series of all time will be
available to LOVEFiLM members with streaming packages.

The Golden Globe and Emmy-winning Desperate Housewives, hit comedy Happy Endings,
critically acclaimed medical drama Grey's Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer - starring Jennifer
Love Hewitt - and every episode of Brothers & Sisters, which earned actress Sally Field an
Emmy, will also be available on-demand later in the year.

Shows will be launched as full seasons after their first run on UK pay and/or free TV.
Previous seasons of some series will even be available to members before the next season
airs on UK television.

This is the latest TV content deal with a major US Studio to be announced by LOVEFiLM
- Europe's leading TV and movie subscription service. It follows a number of recent TV
deals including BBC and ITV, which have added to the expanding collection of top TV
content, together with thousands of movies, already available on LOVEFiLM Instant
[http://www.lovefilm.com/browse/film/watch-online ], from studios and distributors
including Sony, Warner Bros., Entertainment One and STUDIOCANAL.

Subscription video-on-demand service LOVEFiLM Instant
[http://www.lovefilm.com/browse/film/watch-online ] is available on a wide choice of
internet-connected devices including the PC, Sony PlayStation(R)3, Microsoft Xbox 360,
Apple iPad and web-enabled TV sets and Blu-ray players, giving members immediate access to
content wherever, whenever.

LOVEFiLM has introduced an unlimited streaming-only package which provides access to
LOVEFiLM Instant [http://www.lovefilm.com/browse/film/watch-online ] for an introductory
price of GBP4.99 per month. Members will also continue to benefit from physical DVD
rentals with the ever-growing 'LOVEFiLM by Post' service.

Simon Calver, CEO of Amazon's LOVEFiLM, comments:

"LOVEFiLM members want top class TV shows, as well as movies, to watch instantly as
part of their subscription. Today's deal with Disney brings them access to some of the
best American TV content ever produced. LOVEFiLM's unique combination of world class
movies and TV shows ensures that LOVEFiLM is the first and only port of call for those who
want subscription entertainment on demand."

Catherine Powell, senior vice president / general manager, Media Distribution, The
Walt Disney Company EMEA added:

"ABC TV On Demand is home to high quality, compelling US drama, produced by ABC
Studios, and launching this service with LOVEFiLM means we are able to offer viewers more
choice and flexibility in how and when they can view full seasons of these gripping shows,
through one easy-to-use service."

Source: LOVEFiLM

LOVEFiLM Corporate PR Enquiries: Ben Simons or Eleanor Williamson, M:Communications, Tel. +44(0)20-7920-2340,
simons@mcomgroup.com / williamson@mcomgroup.com; LOVEFiLM Consumer & Trade PR Enquiries: Mischief, Tel. +44(0)20-3128-6600, lovefilm@mischiefpr.com

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