Freesat launches paid-for film service with Curzon

Freesat, the subscription-free satellite TV service, has partnered with Curzon Home Cinema to launch a new film on-demand service.

Available via the on-demand Freetime service, the new ‘Curzon Home Cinema player’ marks the first time Freesat has offered paid-for content and gives users access to films such as Blue is the Warmest Colour and Amour.

Viewers will only pay for the films they watch and are not charged an ongoing monthly subscription fee, with films available to stream from between £1 and £4.

“We are excited to launch our first film on demand player, which enables Freesat viewers to watch some of the best independent films available, often on the day they are released in the cinema,” said Emma Scott, Freesat’s managing director.

“Freesat already offers great choice with over 200 subscription free channels and the most popular On Demand players. And now Freesat’s Freetime viewers can enjoy a brilliant selection of films including both new releases and classics, yet they only pay for what they watch.

“The partnership demonstrates our commitment to our viewers to provide the best choice about how, what and when to watch great entertainment.”

The Curzon Home Cinema Player will join Freesat’s existing TV players, including BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD, Demand 5 and YouTube, plus BBC News and BBC Sport apps, and will be available on all Humax Freetime set top boxes from Wednesday 28 May and Panasonic Freetime smart TVs from next month.