Microsoft announced today a deal with NBC Universal that will see 30 classic films brought to the Xbox Live Marketplace across Europe. Popular films like The Bourne Supremacy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Shaun of the Dead and many more will be included. "NBC Universal has a fantastic reputation in the film world and have some true blockbusters in their portfolio," said David Gosen, VP of marketing for Xbox Europe. "We are delighted to be working with them to bring major titles from Universal Pictures into Xbox Live living rooms - this is all part of our ongoing strategy to make Xbox a major entertainment hub." "This agreement makes the Xbox Live film offering bigger and better than ever. For Xbox, we want to ensure that we have the best entertainment content available - Xbox Live has grown into one of Europe's largest providers of on-demand high-definition movies and we’ll continue to grow the content offered through the service. "Working with NBC Universal is further proof of our goal to be in business with the best in the entertainment industry," The films join a growing library of movie rentals on the Xbox Live Marketplace, which costs 380 Microsoft Points for the high definition rentals, and 250 Microsoft Points for the standard definition ones. Rented titles are available for viewing for up to 14 days from rental and 24 hours after beginning playback. List of films coming to the service today: Baby Mama Billy Madison The Blues Brothers The Bourne Supremacy Carlito's Way Cheech and Chong's Next Movie Child's Play 2 Child's Play 3 The Chronicles of Riddick The Fast and the Furious Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas The Frighteners The Game Hellboy II: The Golden Army How High Incredible Hulk ('08) The Jerk The Mummy Returns The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor National Lampoon's Animal House Out of Sight ('98) Red Dragon Scarface ('83) The Scorpion King The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior Shaun of the Dead Village of the Damned Wanted Waterworld Weird Science PRICING: UK • New Release SD: 3.00 pounds (360 MS Points) • New Release HD: 4.50 pounds (540 MS Points) • Library SD: 2.08 (250 MS Points) • Library HD: 3.17 (380 MS Points) Ireland • New Release SD: 4.29 euro (360 MS Points) • New Release HD: 6.43 euro (540 MS Points) • Library SD: 2.98 (250 MS Points) • Library HD: 4.53 (380 MS Points)
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Microsoft signs deal with NBC Universal, 30 classic films coming to Xbox Live Marketplace
26 February 2009 | By Jamie Davey