now TV launches now Video Express
Watch Hollywood blockbusters whenever you like
HONG KONG, January 17, 2011 – PCCW’s now TV is bringing more great news to movie lovers: a pay-per-view movie on-demand service called now Video Express.
now Video Express will offer the latest blockbuster movies distributed by major Hollywood studios – including Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution – allowing viewers the option of viewing either in HD with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, or in SD format. Some movie titles will be available on the same date of their DVD release in Hong Kong. For just one price, customers can watch a movie as many times as they desire within 48 hours of the purchase. As with other on-demand service, viewers can pause, fast forward, rewind a movie, etc.
Ms. Janice Lee, PCCW’s Managing Director of TV & New Media, said, “With our continuous efforts to provide the best and the widest choice of content to viewers in Hong Kong, now Video Express offers movie fans enjoyment of the latest Hollywood blockbusters in the comfort of their home on an on-demand basis anytime they want. With this new content enhancement, now TV offers the largest lineup of on-demand content available to pay television viewers in Hong Kong with over 1,500 hours of programming, including Hollywood movies, local movies, international and local TV series, and sports.”
For more information, please contact:
Ivan Ho
Corporate Communications Manager
Tel: +852 2883 8747