Lovefilm has added the animated adventures of Superman and Batman to its lineup after striking a new content deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution.
The deal includes more than 15 years worth of iconic animated Batman series, from Batman: The Animated Series (1992) through to Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2011); as well as Superman, in Superman: The Animated Series – enabling fans of both caped crusaders to savour hundreds of hours of their adventures.
ALso included are the Justice League, Young Justice and the original 1980s and 2011 versions of Thundercats.
Chris Bird, Director of Content Strategy at LOVEFiLM, said: “The arrival of Warner Bros. animated content onto the service means that our offering for younger viewers is stronger and more exciting than ever before.
“We already have a huge range of fantastic films and TV series for junior members to watch across a variety of devices, and we believe that this latest addition cements our position as the market-leading service for families.”
Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution added: “We are pleased to have found a new home for some of our most popular animated series on LOVEFiLM Instant as a result of this new deal.
“We are certain that subscribers, both kids as well as animation enthusiasts of all ages, will love having on demand access to these terrific series.”