Shawshank Redemption goes mobile after Nokia and Granada deal

LONDON - Modern cult classic 'The Shawshank Redemption', which stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, is to become the first full-length movie to be available for download by mobile phone after a deal between Nokia, Granada Ventures and Rok Player.

The movie from ITV's licencing division, Granada Ventures, comes in the form of a digital chip licensed by Rok Player, which can be inserted in multimedia-card-compatible mobile phones.

The film will cost Nokia phone holders £16.99 and is available to buy from mobile phone stores and online via .

The companies are now looking to secure further releases from Granada Ventures' extensive home entertainment catalogue, which includes 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', the 'Carry On' movies and action from the Premiership teams Arsenal and Liverpool.

Paul Holland, director of publishing at Granada Ventures, said: "Soon people will be able to access their favourite shows, sports and films on demand and on the move wherever they may be."

In addition, Rok Entertainment has signed a licensing deal with Sony/BMG Music to allow music to be downloaded and is currently in negotiations with film studios and TV firms to secure more content.

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