Curzon Artificial Eye (CAE), owner of the Curzon Cinemas chain, is proud to announce  the launch of Curzon On Demand, a Film on Demand service offering day and date releases of independent, art house and world cinema films in High Definition to both the UK and Ireland from Wednesday 8th December.

Curzon On Demand uses the latest technology to deliver a cinema experience in the home or on the move. The site provides greater access to theatrically released films, giving audiences unable to visit cinemas the opportunity to see such films.

Curzon On Demand will give people  freedom to experience films however and whenever they choose- on their television, mobile phone, laptop, in or out of the home – all in High Definition. Never before has such access been available for lovers of
cinema.

The Curzon On Demand service will launch with Mathieu Amalric’s burlesque comedy On Tour, winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes 2010, and the powerful British drama In Our Name, available at the same time as their theatrical releases from 10th December 2010.

Curzon On Demand is unique amongst On Demand services in that the website willoperate as another Curzon cinema. Films will be programmed specifically for the site, in line with their cinema releases. Curzon On Demand also plans to offer films available exclusively online, online premieres and special events such as talent Q&As.

Curzon On Demand offers many advantages:

• Quality of delivery –HD quality picture and sound
• All films are available to the customer for 7 days following  purchase, allowing the film to be watched several times, at a later date or in stages.

Membership benefits:

• Curzon Cineaste membership now includes two free films from Curzon On Demand, as well as two free cinema tickets and discounts on all films on demand, cinema tickets, DVDs, merchandise, and other special benefits. Curzon Cineaste membership is available for £50 per year.
• Curzon Auteur membership now includes all films for free on Curzon On Demand as well as two free tickets to every performance, including films, events and operas at all Curzon Cinemas as well as discounts on DVDs, merchandise and other special benefits. Curzon Auteur membership is available for £700 per year.
• The Quality Cinema Experience*– day and date releases, special programming, access to films not always available in cinemas outside London or Dublin or that only have a limited theatrical release.
• Through the site, visitors can also order tickets for the Curzon Cinemas and purchase membership. The site also features an online store for DVDs and Blu-rays, and will soon include film posters and other film merchandise.