{"id":3005623,"date":"2010-07-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2010-07-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-07-02T00:00:00","slug":"playstationnetwork-video-delivery-service-expands-into-canada","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2010\/playstationnetwork-video-delivery-service-expands-into-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"PlayStation\u00aeNetwork Video Delivery Service Expands into Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, July 1, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment Canada (SCEC) has expanded its entertainment content by offering PlayStation\u00aeNetwork video delivery service to Canadian customers in English and French languages. PlayStation Network, available via the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) computer entertainment system and the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system, allows members to purchase or rent movies and purchase TV shows, including the latest new releases, straight to either device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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More than 1,000 movies and TV shows will be available in High-Definition (HD) or Standard Definition (SD), with movies available to rent from CA$3.99, movies to purchase from CA$9.99, and TV shows to purchase from CA$1.99. The movies are from major studios, distributors and content providers including 20th Century Fox, Alliance Films, E1 Entertainment, Maple Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), National Film Board of Canada, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Starz Digital Media, Universal Pictures, and The Walt Disney Studios. TV shows will be available from major cable networks and studios including 20th Century Fox, HBO\u00ae, Marvel, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, NHL, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, and Starz Digital Media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Notable movie titles available at launch include \u201cAlice in Wonderland,\u201d \u201cThe Crazies,\u201d \u201cEarth Keepers,\u201d \u201cFrom Paris with Love,\u201d \u201cHot Tub Time Machine,\u201d \u201cLegion,\u201d \u201cPercy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief,\u201d \u201cShutter Island,\u201d \u201cThe Twilight Saga: New Moon,\u201d and \u201cThe Wolfman.\u201d Noteworthy TV titles available at launch include \u201cAstonishing X-Men,\u201d \u201cBreaking Bad\u201d season three, \u201cJersey Shore\u201d season one, Stanley Cup games, and \u201cTrue Bloodsm\u201d seasons one and two. Additional content will be added on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe launch of PlayStation Network video delivery service in Canada reinforces our mission to have the PS3 system be the most content-rich entertainment platform in the living room. It\u2019s also important that we provide our French and English-speaking customers with an easy way to access and enjoy their favorite new release movies or TV shows, whether at home or on the go,\u201d said Stephen Turvey, General Manager for Sony Computer Entertainment Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cExpanding into the Canadian market is a big win, marking continued momentum with our international expansion efforts. Our extensive industry relationships, coupled with technological leadership, serve to highlight our position as a top digital provider,\u201d added Michael Aragon, General Manager, Global Digital Video Distribution and Operations for Sony Network Entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The video delivery service is fully integrated within PlayStation Network, using existing PlayStation Network log-in information and wallet system details. Customers can search for movies and TV shows by name, or can browse categories such as \u201cNew releases\u201d and \u201cMovies.\u201d The PS3 system\u2019s progressive downloading allows viewers to start watching a selection shortly after the download begins. They can also access certain games or other content on the PS3 system while the download is taking place. To find out more, visit: http:\/\/www.playstation.ca\/psn\/playstation-store\/vds\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Special Promotion*<\/h4>\n

To celebrate the debut of PlayStation Network video delivery service in Canada, customers who visit the store today through July 14 will receive a complimentary download of \u201cCharlie\u2019s Angels.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC<\/h4>\n

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation\u00ae and PS one\u00ae systems, the PlayStation\u00ae2 system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system, the ground-breaking PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) system and its online and network services the PlayStation\u00aeNetwork and PlayStation\u00aeStore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, California, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cPlayStation\u201d and \u201cPSP\u201d are registered trademarks and \u201cPS3\u201d is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Visit us on the Web at http:\/\/www.playstation.ca\/<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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*Special Promotion has no cash value; offer valid only in Canada; only one movie download per household.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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