A new online video-on-demand service for Film 4 has been launched following a deal between Channel 4 and FilmFlex, the joint web TV venture set up by Sony and Disney.


Film4OD is in addition to the channel’s existing 4OD catch-up TV service and, according to entertainment website Digital Spy, its portfolio of more than 500 movies will be available for 48-hour online rental from between 50p and £3.99.


Titles include Film4-backed movies such as Slumdog Millionaire and Four Lions as well as films from other studios. Digital Spy pointed out that Channel 4 last month revealed that it was increasing Film4’s film finance budget by 50 per cent to £15 million a year.