With the recent news of Sprint’s two new additions to the EVO line comes another nice little tidbit of information. The EVO 3D and View 4G are both coming packed with Blockbuster On Demand, which will allow users to to buy or rent 2D and 3D movies on-the-fly and inexpensively. This new service features the available movies for prices ranging between $1.99 and $3.99. With Verizon unleashing their Netflix app soon, via the LG Revolution, the new addition of Blockbuster being included with their new upcoming devices keeps Sprint in the race for convenience and mobility.
Check out the Blockbuster On Demand press release snippet below.
Blockbuster On Demand Provides Access to the Latest Movies
HTC EVO 3D will be the first 3D handset pre-loaded with the Blockbuster On Demand® mobile application that has access to one of the largest catalogs of movies, including 3D titles. This movie store in your pocket offers video optimized for viewing on HTC EVO 3D’s 4.3-inch screen.
“Consumers want to watch the latest entertainment anywhere, anytime,†said Scott Levine, vice president of Digital, Blockbuster. “Sprint and Blockbuster are taking the movie watching experience to the next level with enabling 3D on a smartphone.â€
Blockbuster On Demand offers the hottest new releases on the same day they become available on Blu-ray and DVD. Customers can buy or rent digitally and download directly to their smartphone, along with select 3D movies.
If a video isn’t available digitally, Blockbuster also gives customers access to more than 100,000 movies and TV shows, as well as games, through store inventory at any of the Blockbuster stores nationwide. Also, Blockbuster® by Mail is another option for consumers. They can manage and update their mail queues from their phone, while on-the-go.
Blockbuster On Demand purchases can also be watched on other Blockbuster On Demand-compatible devices. Rentals range from $1.99 to $3.99 each, and purchases are $5.99 and up. Rentals will be available for viewing on one screen within 30 days of rental, with a 24-hour viewing period once the title is first played.
