Today Turner International and Warner Bros. announced that FilmStruck will soon be expanding into Great Britain.
The announcement signals the first step in FilmStruck’s international expansion.
FilmStruck specializes in domestic rarities, critically acclaimed international titles and Criterion Collection films.
For Film Lovers, By Film Lovers
“FilmStruck helps us realise a shared vision for what we see as a clear gap in the market for film lovers around the world,” said Warner executive Aksel van der Wal.
Netflix abandoned film buffs when it decided to shift towards an originals-centric content strategy. FilmStruck entered the market to fill the demand for classic and art-house films.
Branding itself as “for film lovers, by film lovers,” FilmStruck advertises itself as the place to go for critically acclaimed movies from the silent film era all the way to modern indie productions. FilmStruck also produces extras and mini-documentaries to round out the experience.
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Another Warner executive, Craig Hunegs, added that “International film fans now have a new home for a wide and diverse range of movies….”
Available Within Weeks
The new service will roll out to British audiences “over the next few weeks”. The announcement did not mention specific devices or pricing. In the United States, FilmStruck costs $10.99 per month.
FilmStruck has apps for iOS and Android mobile devices. Set-top box support includes devices based on tvOS, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku.
Chris Casper is a former tech industry product manager who escaped from California for New Mexico. Now he writes about science and tech while searching for the perfect green chile sauce.
