James Bond: Uninterrupted and on demand coming soon to Sky
Sky Movies HD announces deal with MGM to show entire James Bond library
Sky has today announced that the entire James Bond film catalogue, from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, will be available on Sky Movies from October 2012. Customers will be able to enjoy all of the titles from the iconic franchise, as well as upcoming releases, in HD and without commercial interruption.
The twenty-two official Bond titles from EON Productions, from DR NO to QUANTUM OF SOLACE, will be shown on Sky Movies Showcase HD. In addition, the two non EON titles 1967 CASINO ROYALE and NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN will also be available in HD to Sky Movies Showcase HD customers. The upcoming official Bond film SKYFALL, which will be released theatrically on October 26, 2012 in the UK, will arrive on Sky Movies Box Office and in the Sky Store in the spring of 2013.
The deal marks the first time the complete catalogue of Bond films will have ever been shown uninterrupted and in high definition (HD) in the UK. It offers Bond fans an unrivalled opportunity to experience the films via Sky Movies’ comprehensive movies service - on the linear channels, on demand and on the go.
The films will come into license to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the franchise, with the first film, DR NO, released on 5 October 1962.
"We are simply delighted to have secured the Bond films for our customers” comments Ian Lewis, Director of Sky Movies. "Everything about these films is iconic – whether it’s the cars, the gadgets or the catchphrases. What’s more, they’ve become hugely significant culturally; demonstrating the best of British film. It’s an honour for us to have all of them for our customers, and we will ensure that we do them justice across Sky Movies, giving our customers the best possible experience in watching them. It’s an exciting time for Sky Movies and this is just one of many exciting plans we have coming up in the months ahead."
Chris Ottinger, President, International Television Distribution & Acquisitions, MGM said, "It is the first time that the entire Bond collection will be shown side-by-side on one channel and we are really pleased to be able to showcase all of the British classics on Sky Movies."
Sky Movies review programme 35MM will also be showing behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews of SKYFALL alongside the James Bond collection.
For more information visit: www.skymovies.com, or www.sky.com. For a sneak peek and the latest news on SkyFall, visit www.007.com.
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Sky Corporate Communications
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Notes to Editors:
All of the James Bond movies will be available on demand for twelve months via a Sky+HD box and on laptop and mobile devices including iPhone, iPad and selected Android smartphones via Sky Go. About Sky Movies Sky Movies is Europe's largest in-home movie service providing a fantastic range of movies to its customers. The service provides viewers with around 450 different films a week including up to 5 premieres every Friday - at least a year before they appear on any other TV or streaming subscription service.
Offering a choice of recent and quality titles, from cult indie cinema to the biggest blockbusters and hundreds titles in HD every month, Sky Movies gives customers flexibility over what they watch, when and how – whether on TV, on PC, Mac or mobile.
As part of your subscription, Sky Movies is available on demand via Sky Anytime+ which gives customers access to hundreds of additional movies via a broadband connection directly to an enabled Sky+HD box. Sky Movies can also be watched on the move on your laptop, iPad, phone or selected Android smartphones with Sky Go. A host of benefits are available to Sky Movies customers including free tickets to preview screenings across the UK.
The Sky Movies App enables customers to browse movies currently showing on Sky as well as what’s on at the cinema, remote record movies to your Sky+HD and watch titles via Sky Go.
For more information visit www.skymovies.com or www.sky.com
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About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, and interactive media. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in domestic and international TV channels reaching over 130 countries. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
About Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions
EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based company that co-owns, with MGM, the copyright in the existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future James Bond films as well as all worldwide merchandising. EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based production company which makes the James Bond films. The 007 franchise is the longest running in film history with twenty-two films produced since 1962. Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli succeeded Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli and have produced some of the most successful Bond films ever including CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE. They are currently producing the 23rd film, SKYFALL.
