If you’re ready for another movie delivery service for the PlayStation 3, then say no more. Epix, which has long been available on other platforms like iOS, Android, Google TV, and yes, even the Blackberry Playbook is now available as a free download on the PlayStation Store. As you would expect, Epix allows you access to their catalogue of 3,000 movies which includes titles like The Avengers, Skyfall and Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol for a monthly trial though a free 14-day membership available. Epix also boasts many concerts and documentaries. PlayStation Plus users will also get free movies and specials every week.

If you’e on the go with your PlayStation Vita, you’ll have to continue to wait a few more weeks. Once available, like it’s PS3 counter part, the app will be fully free and offer the same exact functionality.

Discuss:

Do you currently consume material from Epix? If not, will you once it’s available on the PS3 and Vita?

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EPIX Goes Live Today on the PlayStation®3 System

Premium TV network EPIX is launching the EPIX app today on the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system and will launch on the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) in the coming weeks. A leader in multiplatform availability, EPIX will provide authenticated subscribers access to more than 3,000 titles, featuring new releases like The Avengers, Skyfall, The Hunger Games, Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol, plus EPIX original programming including documentaries, music concerts, comedy specials and championship boxing all in high definition.

Just in time to catch the world television premiere of the biggest movie of 2012, The Avengers, PlayStation®Network users in the U.S. can sign up for a free two week trial to EPIX and get access to the full slate of EPIX programming. On an ongoing basis, EPIX will offer exclusive content such as songs from EPIX Original Concert Events and in the future a free movie or special each week to PlayStation Plus members who download the EPIX app. For more information on the EPIX Free Trial and weekly free preview titles, please visit: www.epixhd.com/watchnow-ps3/.

The EPIX app will be available as a free download from the Media & Apps section of the PlayStation®Store for PS3 and PS Vita users in the United States.

The ability to stream full movies and concerts on the PS3 and PS Vita systems is included as part of the EPIX premium subscription service available through cable, satellite and telco distributors.

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