Amazon.com announced yesterday that its Amazon Video On Demand service is now offering HD movies and TV shows in HD.
“Our customers have been asking us for two things: HD and the ability to watch movies and TV shows instantly on their television,” said Bill Carr, Amazon vice president Music and Video. “Today we are thrilled to begin offering HD and to add the distinctive Panasonic VIERA CAST-enabled HDTV lineup to the growing number of televisions and devices supported by Amazon Video On Demand. We plan to continue making it easier than ever for customers to instantly enjoy their favorite TV shows and movies in HD from the comfort of their living rooms.”
HD titles available include the movies “Frost/Nixon,” “Twilight” and “Yes Man” as well as TV shows such as “Californication,” “The Tudors,” “Smallville,” and “Gossip Girl.”
HD movies will be available for rent for between US$3.99 and US$4.99. HD TV shows will be available for purchase for US$2.99 per episode.