Sony's PlayStation Network Now Offering HD Movie Rentals, Purchases

Sony announced this week that its PlayStation Network video delivery service is now offering HD movies for rent or purchase from all of the major movie studios, including 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.

PlayStation 3 owners that have their device connected to the Internet can now rent or buy the following movies:

• 20th Century Fox – "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian", "Jennifer's Body" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (on March 23)
• Walt Disney Pictures – Disney Pixar's "Up", Jerry Bruckheimer's "G-Force" and Disney's "Earth"
• Paramount Pictures – "Star Trek", "Paranormal Activity" and "Zoolander"
• Sony Pictures – "This Is It", "2012", "District 9" and "Zombieland"
• Universal – "Inglourious Basterds", "Couples Retreat" and "Public Enemies"
• Warner Bros. Digital Distribution - "The Hangover", "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" and "The Wizard of Oz"

"Securing high definition content from these studios is another significant milestone further validating PlayStation Network as a complete entertainment network in the home. PlayStation Network is the first and only service to deliver high definition home entertainment from all six major studios, directly to consumers for download," said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing and PlayStation Network, SCEA. "PlayStation Network continues to offer the most comprehensive catalog of HD movies to PlayStation Network members that realize the wide-ranging entertainment power of the PS3 system."

Movie rental prices vary, but you can expect to pay $2.99 (SD) and $4.50 (HD). Movie purchase prices start at $9.99. Currently movies are only available in the United States, with plans to launch soon in the U.K., France, Germany, and Spain.