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Free Popcornflix iPhone and iPad Movie Apps Now Available in the UK and Ireland
Popcornflix makes it easy to browse and select from hundreds of theatrically released and independent titles in a wide range of genres, including action/ thriller, comedy, family/kids, drama, horror, Bollywood and documentaries, all presented with an easy user interface. Movie lovers can choose a movie by genre, actor or director, select from the latest in new arrivals, pick from the site's most popular films or browse all of the films featuring some of Britain 's and Ireland 's most popular actors, including: Pierce Brosnan , Michael Caine , Joseph Fiennes , John Hurt and more.
The iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch apps launch initially in the UK and Ireland with over 200 free films available to watch instantly. Popcornflix intends to have 700 films available by the end of 2012, adding new movies every day. The Popcornflix iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch apps also allow users to share the apps with friends by posting a link instantly to their Facebook or Twitter account or via an email notice.
"We developed these Apps to be state-of-the-art, easy, and fun to use. Viewers are never more than two 'taps' away from hundreds of great films they can view for free!" said Gary Delfiner , Senior V.P. of Digital Distribution for Screen Media Ventures, LLC, parent company of Popcornflix.
Popcornflix is an ad-supported platform. Each film includes pre-roll, spot ads and banner ads that offer content and advertising partners a valuable opportunity to connect with the movie viewing audience. A service of Screen Media Ventures, LLC, a leading worldwide independent motion picture distribution company, Popcornflix taps into its parent company's library of more than 2,000 motion picture titles.
The online version of Popcornflix is currently available in 10 countries, including the UK, Ireland , US and Canada , as well as Roku in the U.S. and Canada . The service will expand internationally in the coming months; additional distribution outlets will include web-enabled TVs, DVD players and set-top boxes – virtually everywhere movie viewing platforms are available. For more information on the new Popcornflix apps, please visit the iTunes App Store.