The VIKINGS are Coming... Exclusively to Amazon's LOVEFiLM

The VIKINGS are Coming... Exclusively to Amazon's LOVEFiLM

LONDON, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --



- #1 NEW CABLE SERIES OF THE YEAR IN THE U.S. TO PREMIERE ON LOVEFiLM


INSTANT IN UK AND GERMANY -



Amazon's LOVEFiLM, along with MGM Television (MGM [http://www.mgm.com ]), has today
announced the premiere of the highly-rated and critically acclaimed epic U.S. television
series "VIKINGS," exclusively on LOVEFiLM Instant in the UK and Germany, making the
streaming service the first and only place to watch the hit series in these countries.



From May 24th 2013, members of LOVEFiLM Instant in the UK will be able to feast on all
nine episodes of the Norse action-drama at once in full high-definition.



Starring Travis Fimmel (The Beast, The Experiment), Golden Globe winner Gabriel Byrne
(The Usual Suspects, Miller's Crossing) and Katheryn Winnick (Love and Other Drugs,
Bones), "VIKINGS" chronicles the epic adventures of notorious Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok
(Fimmel), a Viking warrior who yearns to explore - and raid - the distant shores of the
ocean. "VIKINGS" also stars George Blagden (Wrath of the Titans), Jessalyn Gilsig (Glee),
Gustaf Skarsgard (The Way Back), and Clive Standen (Camelot).



Created and written by Michael Hirst - one of the premier historical story-tellers in
the industry (Academy-Award(R) winning film Elizabeth; and the Emmy and Golden Globe
nominated series The Tudors), "VIKINGS" is a tale of warfare, sex, bloodshed, ambition,
family and brotherhood. The epic drama is the #1 new cable series of the year in the U.S.
where it airs on HISTORY.



Chris Bird, Director, Film Strategy at LOVEFiLM, said:



"As the first time a TV series has arrived on LOVEFiLM Instant before airing on
traditional broadcasting platforms, this is an incredibly exciting landmark in our
history. We are serious about securing the best film and TV entertainment for our members
and this demonstrates how content creators view LOVEFiLM as an effective broadcasting
medium for their high-quality and premium entertainment."



Chris Ottinger, President, International Television Distribution and Acquisitions,
said:



"MGM Television is thrilled to bring the epic #1 new cable series in the U.S.,
'VIKINGS', to Amazon's LOVEFiLM members for their first-ever, exclusive streaming
experience in the United Kingdom and Germany. We are always identifying exciting,
alternative distribution platforms for our premium content across the globe and are
looking forward to captivating new audiences with 'VIKINGS' through LOVEFiLM."



"VIKINGS" will premiere on LOVEFiLM Instant
[http://www.lovefilm.com/browse/film/watch-online ] in the UK on May 24th 2013 and Germany
on 15th June 2013 and will be available exclusively on the streaming service in both
countries. MGM Television is serving as the international distributor in all markets
outside of the U.S., Ireland and Canada.



LOVEFiLM Instant [http://www.lovefilm.com/browse/film/watch-online ] is available on
PC, Mac or via Nintendo Wii and Wii U, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation(R)3, Kindle
Fire HD and Kindle Fire, Apple iPad(R) and a growing number of Internet-connected TV sets
and Blu-ray players, giving members immediate access to a huge range of the latest films
and premium TV shows from as little as GBP4.99 a month.




Amazon's LOVEFiLM

CONTACT: LOVEFiLM Corporate PR Enquiries: Ben Simons or Eleanor Williamson, M:Communications, +44(0)20-7920-2340/39 simons@mcomgroup.com / williamson@mcomgroup.com; LOVEFiLM Consumer & Trade PR Enquiries: Mischief, +44(0)20-3128-6600, lovefilm@mischiefpr.com; MGM: Kristin Cotich, +1(310)449-3606, kcotich@mgm.com; Rubenstein Communications for MGM: Katie Schroeder, +1(212)843-8036, kschroeder@rubenstein.com


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