Digiboo Introduces Faster, Easier Access to Movies On-the-Go

HOUSTON, Texas, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-area movie- and television-lovers now have a quick and easy way to rent and buy their entertainment while traveling, as Digiboo (www.digiboo.com), a digital retail entertainment download service, launches at William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental airports. Digiboo has installed four interactive touchscreen kiosks in Hobby Airport (HOU) terminals and six kiosks in Bush Airport (IAH) terminals, so travelers can rent or buy entertainment on-the-go.

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"We're delighted to announce the Digiboo offering at Hobby Airport, Houston's oldest airport, and Bush Intercontinental Airport, the city's largest airport," said Karen W. Ellis, director of customer service, Houston Airport System. "Our goal is to provide an enjoyable experience to everyone that visits our airports, including a variety of entertainment options."

Movie fans can choose from Digiboo's library of more than 800 movies and television shows, including new releases such as "42 – The Jackie Robinson Story," "GI Joe Retaliation," "Jack the Giant Slayer," "Warm Bodies," and "The Call," as well as popular catalog titles. TV lovers can enjoy their favorite episodes of "The Walking Dead," "Revolution," "Big Bang Theory," "Weeds," Breaking Bad," and "Mad Men," among others.

These movies and TV programs can be downloaded in as little as 30 seconds to a thumb drive, or directly to a device in just minutes via Wi-Fi and played back on any iPhone®, iPad®, iPad mini®, iPod touch® or any Android or Windows-enabled PC, laptop, tablet or phone. Anyone, from business travelers waiting for flights to families on vacation, can enjoy Digiboo, and since the service is digital-only, with no physical discs, new releases are always in stock, and there is never anything to return.

"Digiboo's mission is to deliver an easier way for entertainment-lovers to get the content they crave, when they want it," said Richard Cohen, Digiboo CEO. "We think Houston's large population of early-adopters, movie enthusiasts and business travelers will enjoy exploring Digiboo's extensive catalogue."

"Smarte Carte is proud to partner with Digiboo to offer Houston travelers access to the latest entertainment titles," said Michael Multer, senior director of business development, Smarte Carte. "We hope travelers take advantage of our wide-array of services and amenities to make their trips enjoyable and hassle-free."

Digiboo's competitively-priced catalogue can be accessed through its interactive touchscreen kiosks, also found in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Portland International Airport (PDX), Boise Airport (BOI) and within select Gateway Newstands and additional locations in the near future.

New movies and shows are added to the kiosk every week as titles become available. Catalog titles have been hand-selected to provide something for everyone, across genres. Rentals can be viewed on one device at a time, while customers who purchase movies can watch them on up to five devices. The company has partnered with several studios, including Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Warner Bros., as well as FSH, Smarte Carte, PTS and Gateway Newstands, to provide the highest quality service to movie lovers on-the-go.

Digiboo was founded in 2008 by film industry veterans Richard Cohen, former MGM Home Entertainment and Consumer Products president, Jeff Karbowiak, EVP of MGM's Home Entertainment Group, David Beddow, CTO at Movielink, and Blake Thomas, GM of MGM Home Entertainment.

About Digiboo
Digiboo is a convenient option for people to watch the movies and TV shows they love, whenever and wherever they want. It is a first-of-its-kind digital retail download service that has more than 800 new releases and popular movie titles and 20 television series available through its interactive touchscreen kiosks.

Digiboo kiosks are currently available exclusively through airports and Gateway Newstands in the United States, ideal distribution channels offering more choices for people to buy or rent the entertainment they love while on-the-go. These movies and TV shows can be downloaded in as little as 30 seconds to a thumb drive, or just minutes directly to your device via Wi-Fi and played back on any Apple iPhone, iPad, iPad mini or iPod Touch or any Android or Windows-enabled PC, laptop, tablet or phone. Digiboo delivers a fast and convenient way for people to watch movies and TV.

Digiboo was founded in 2008 by film industry veterans Richard Cohen, former MGM Home Entertainment and Consumer Products president, Jeff Karbowiak, EVP of MGM's Home Entertainment Group, David Beddow, CTO at Movielink, and Blake Thomas, GM of MGM Home Entertainment.

About Smarte Carte, Inc.
Since the first vended luggage carts rolled into airports in 1967, Smarte Carte has become the industry leader in self-service computerized electronic lockers, vended strollers, vended massage chairs and phone chargers.  

With its corporate headquarters in St. Paul, MN, Smarte Carte currently has more than 1,200 employees managing its services at more than 1,000 locations in four countries.

For more information on Smarte Carte products and services, please visit www.smartecarte.com.

About Houston Airport System
The Houston Airport System (HAS) is a three-airport system that consists of: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), the city's largest airport and global gateway, William P. Hobby (HOU), a medium sized, low-cost domestic airport and Ellington Airport (EFD), a commerce and aviation center.

For more information visit the website: www.fly2houston.com.

For more information, please contact:

Jill Nishida
Edelman PR for Digiboo
[email protected]
323-202-1471

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