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Partnership lets consumers watch digital home movies right on their televisions.
New York, NY, November 23, 2009 — Motionbox, the leading personal video sharing service, announced today that it is a launch partner in the Roku Channel Store, and the only content partner that enables consumers to view their personal videos. Via the Roku player, Motionbox users may now browse and watch their own video memories – and those shared with them by friends and family – in high quality (including high definition) on any television with the click of the remote. All Motionbox users, regardless of account type, will be able to access their videos and videos created by their Motionbox contacts via the Roku player. The Motionbox channel was developed by Mediafly, Inc., a Chicago-based technology company that delivers podcasts and Web content to a variety of mobile and set-top devices.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Roku,” said Josh Grotstein, CEO of Motionbox, “The ability to share HD home movies on television represents the ‘holy grail’ of personal video sharing, bringing video memories off the camcorder and the computer and into the living room. The Roku player is the easiest way to access online content on TV. Roku’s affordable price points, ease of use, and reliability make it a perfect match for our customers.”
With an HDTV now in 40% of U.S. households, and affordable HD camcorder sales driving the consumer electronics market, the Motionbox channel on Roku answers consumer demand to be able to watch their videos on TV, rather than huddled around a computer. Available in three models, starting at $79.99, the Roku player gives customers instant access to content from Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Video on Demand and MLB.TV.
“Motionbox is a leader in the personal video space, creating a secure, personalized and easy way to share video with friends and family,” said Jim Funk, vice president of business development for Roku, Inc., “We’re extremely pleased to offer our customers a way to enhance and personalize the Roku experience by watching and sharing their own video memories on the ‘big screen.”
The partnership comes at a time of strong growth for Motionbox, which recently acquired Viddyou, Inc., expanded its partnership with Shutterfly, and added Motionbox PRO, a professional hosting solution, to its suite of offerings.
About Motionbox:
Motionbox enables individuals and families to upload, edit, store, and share their personal video memories, including those that have been captured in High Definition. In addition to free membership options on Motionbox.com and via partners such as Bebo, AOL Video, and Shutterfly, Motionbox provides a subscription-based Premium service featuring HD playback and sharing, unlimited storage, and download capabilities. Motionbox also offers hard-good products that allow consumers to enjoy personal videos beyond devices and computers. Visit http://www.motionbox.com/ for more information.
About Roku, Inc:
Roku is a market leader in innovative applications for digital media, opening up a new world of entertainment to the TV. Through its work in both software and hardware, the company develops and sells consumer products that give customers the ability to take charge over their entertainment choices, combining high-value content and PRWeb eBooks – Another online visibility tool from PRWeb immediate access to that content at a low price. Its products include: The family of Roku players and the SoundBridge Internet radio line. Roku is privately held and based in Saratoga, Calif. For more information on the company and its products, visit: http://www.roku.com.
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