Lovefilm secures hit US TV shows including Dexter and Californication in CBS deal
Lovefilm is adding popular US TV shows such as Dexter, Californication, Nurse Jackie and The Good Wife to its service for UK and German customers after striking a content deal with CBS.
Deal: LOVEFiLM and CBS have reached a content agreement
The latest addition of programmes in the multi-year deal - which includes the original 1960s series of Star Trek alongside modern shows - are accessible to customers from 24 June.
Armando Nuñez, president and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group, said: "We’re excited to partner with Lovefilm and their terrific subscription service on an agreement that will bring their UK and German subscribers a range of CBS content that audiences around the world are very passionate about.
"This is another example of the growing licensing opportunities available for CBS’s world class content in a dynamic global marketplace."
The news came as Amazon-owned Lovefilm announced its new streaming app for Sony Bravia TVs, Blu-Ray players and Sony home cinema systems which forms part of the film and TV service's 'next generation app' rollout, designed to improve streaming.