Alviso, Calif. - TiVo announced on Wednesday the launch of Amazon Unbox on Tivo, giving TiVo users the ability to download movies and TV shows from the online retailer's new Unbox download store.

The companies also announced the addition of titles from Sony Pictures and MGM to Unbox, joining existing providers CBS, Fox, Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal Studios and Warner Bros.

To promote the service, TiVo and Amazon will offer $15 in free downloads to TiVo subscribers who sign up by the end of April.

Unbox charges $1.99 for TV episodes, while movies can be purchased for between $9.99 and $14.99, and rented starting at $1.99.

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