Lovefilm launches on Xbox Live

European streaming service and DVD rental company Lovefilm is launching via Microsoft’s Xbox Live service in the UK.

The Amazon-owned company will launch a raft of Hollywood movies via the games console on December 6 for £4.99 (€5.80) per month. Movies at launch include The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and Gran Torino with films including The Dark Knight, The Hangover and Blue Valentine being made available ahead of Christmas.

“It is an exciting day for Lovefilm customers and an auspicious day for the TV entertainment industry as a whole.  Launching Lovefilm Instant on Xbox 360 and Kinect means bringing the service to a million more living rooms – a huge achievement,” said Lovefilm CEO Simon Calver.