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Microsoft has revealed that major film companies Warner, Paramount and MGM are set to extend its Xbox Live movie offering to Italy and Spain.
Paramount Pictures has been offering movies through Xbox Live for two years, and will now become a content provider in Italy and Spain with movies including Iron Man and The Ruins. MGM is also set to launch the likes of Rocky and Carrie in the territories, whilst Warner Brothers will make 100 films available in both countries.
Finally, Magnolia Pictures has signed up to Microsoft’s service, and is set to release films including Ong Bak in Canada and the United States.
The news comes ahead of Microsoft’s launch of the New Xbox Experience tomorrow, which will feature a wealth of new functions and the ability to create your own Xbox Live avatar.
