A scene from “The Magnificent Ambersons.”
Turner and the Criterion Collection are teaming up to launch FilmStruck – a new movie-streaming TV service.
The companies announced Tuesday that the new streaming service will debut in the fall for a not-yet-announced monthly fee.
FilmStruck will be the new exclusive home of the Criterion Collection, which currently streams on Hulu Plus.
FilmStruck’s library will also pull from other studios, such as Criterion’s sibling Janus Films.
The new service will likely appeal to Welles fans.
While titles have not been announced, Turner owns Welles’ three RKO Pictures films: Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey Into Fear. The Criterion/Janus library includes such titles as Othello, Chimes at Midnight, The Immortal Story and F For Fake.
FilmStruck will be curated by programmers from Turner Classic Movies.
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