Quickflix signs content deal with HBO

Perth-based DVD rental and online video streaming company Quickflix has announced a new licensing agreement with US-based television network HBO.

The deal provides Quickflix access to more than 500 hours of television series, films, documentaries and stand-up comedy, including popular programs such as Entourage, Sex and the City and The Sopranos.

The content will be available through Quickflix on a range of devices, including Sony Bravia internet televisions and the Sony Playstation 3 video game console.

At close of trade today Quickflix stocks had gained 1.1 per cent, to trade at 8.9 cents.