Lovefilm launches iPad streaming service

Online streaming service and DVD rental company Lovefilm is launching an application on the Apple iPad.

The app will allow subscribers to watch television series and movies on the tablet device as well as add DVDs to their rental lists.

Movies available on the service include A Single Man, The Wrestler and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

The app can be downloaded for free and subscribers on packages of £5.99 or above can use the app at no extra cost.

“Lovefilm’s debut on iPad is a huge win for our customers as the latest platform to support the service. This is a huge leap in movie watching for the 21st Century – making Lovefilm more portable than ever before”, said Simon Calver, CEO, Lovefilm.

Lovefilm is also available via PS3 and internet-connected TVs.