DivX and CinemaNow to expand content delivery to consumer electronics devices

DivX, a digital media company, and CinemaNow, which delivers high-quality Hollywood movies and TV shows across multiple platforms, recently announced an agreement that will allow CinemaNow to offer users the ability to download premium content in the high-quality DivX format and play back those titles on a PC, as well as a range of DivX Certified consumer electronics devices, including DVD players and mobile devices.

“CinemaNow is the pioneer in the area of online distribution, consistently offering users new and innovative ways to access and enjoy a wide variety of digital video content,” said Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX, Inc. “By working with DivX, CinemaNow can further extend their premium download experience to additional consumer electronic devices from the world’s leading manufacturers, including DVD players in the living room, mobile phones on the go, and gaming platforms.”

The two companies will work together to integrate DivX technology into the CinemaNow offering, and CinemaNow will work with content providers to secure the availability of content in the DivX format. For more information on DivX, visit www.divx.com. To learn more about CinemaNow, visit www.cinemanow.com.