Universal movies heading to Xbox Live

The Mummy of all movie deals A new deal was confirmed by Microsoft at a gastronomic event in London's West End this afternoon, the platform holder confirming that NBC Universal movies are on their way to the Xbox Live Marketplace. The deal covers Xbox Live users across Europe, and films such as Shaun of the Dead, The Fast and the Furious and The Bourne Supremacy are included, a total of 30 offered. The flicks in question are already available in the UK and Ireland, with France, Germany and Spain coming online in the coming weeks. Xbox Live marketing boss David Gosen beams: "We are delighted to be working with them to bring major titles from Universal Pictures into Xbox Live living rooms - this is all part of our ongoing strategy to make Xbox a major entertainment hub." (link)