April 30, 2005
Full Lenght Movies on Your Mobile Phone
Modern cult classic 'The Shawshank Redemption', which stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, is to become the first full-length movie to be available for download by mobile phone after a deal between Nokia, Granada Ventures and Rok Player, reports Revolution Magazine via Mike Masnick over at TechDirt Wireless.
"The film will cost Nokia phone holders £16.99 ($32.45) and is available to buy from mobile phone stores and online via RockPlayer.com "with Rok Player, your favourite movies can be watched on the go!"
Paul Holland, director of publishing at Granada Ventures, said: "Soon people will be able to access their favourite shows, sports and films on demand and on the move wherever they may be.
In addition, Rok Entertainment has signed a licensing deal with Sony/BMG Music to allow music to be downloaded and is currently in negotiations with film studios and TV firms to secure more content."
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