Another Contender Joins the Fight: Osiris’ “WebMovieNow” On-Demand

As if there already weren’t too many to choose from, here’s Osiris with WebMovieNow (be warned, the site launches a video that might be interpreted in the wrong way if only heard). To their benefit, they seem to want to focus on independent films. Dig it:

Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Osiris distributes independent films on DVD, television and now the Internet. In April, Osiris acquired the rights to Westlake Entertainment’s library of 400-plus films, which it has since added to the WebMovieNow site, supplementing a library of horror, thrillers, action, documentary and other genre films. The company also has distribution deals with IFM, Shoreline and other suppliers and independent filmmakers.

Films available on the site include drama Against Time starring Craig T. Nelson from Second Image Studios, documentary Behind the Monsters and Tex Mex Film Co. action flick Blind Heat starring Maria Conchita Alonso. The site also offers a handful of blockbusters such as Charlie’s Angels available to buy on DVD through the mail.

Because WebMovieNow works mostly with smaller suppliers and independent filmmakers, the site is able to offer downloads in more ways than most other sites. Films can be rented for varying periods of time, downloaded to a computer, streamed to the TV or burned to DVD.

We’ll be working on updating the VOD guide soon enough, and this one will certainly be on it. Stay tuned! Thanks again to VidBiz.