Fanhattan today launched a breakthrough entertainment discovery service bringing on-demand movies and TV shows from the top digital media services into a single iPad app. Tied directly into popular services like Netflix, Hulu, Apple and ABC on the iPad, Fanhattan helps consumers find the content they want to watch and then watch it seamlessly. Fanhattan was introduced today at D: All Things Digital conference and is available now for free download from the App Store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fanhattan/id436928538?mt=8

Prior to Fanhattan, consumers looking for on demand entertainment had to visit a variety of services to explore and find the movies and TV shows they desired. Powered by algorithms and metadata, Fanhattan provides an innovative and beautiful way to sort through the growing selection of television and film content and also enjoy related content such as quick access to related movies, actor data, movie tickets and fan gear.

“The current landscape for digital entertainment is overflowing with content, and it can be a confusing landscape for consumers to navigate,” said Fanhattan CEO Gilles BianRosa. “Fanhattan brings the world of TV and movies into one rich platform that gives consumers a direct line into watching what they want without having to hunt and poke through a variety of services, prices, and licensing rules.”

Fanhattan, through its intuitive user interface, encourages user exploration and discovery by connecting movies and TV shows with an expansive world of related content including reviews from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, ratings, movie tickets, trailers, related YouTube videos, high resolution immersive artwork, actor bios, director bios, fan gear from Amazon, and soundtracks. Fanhattan provides a comprehensive directory of viewing options that encompass offline as well as online content. Whether a user wishes to see a movie in the theater, watch it on TV, purchase the DVD, rent an entire series, utilize an existing subscription, watch a trailer or stream a video, Fanhattan provides a comprehensive list enabling consumers to choose how they want to consume their favorite entertainment.

Fanhattan on the iPad is currently integrated with iTunes, Hulu Plus, Netflix and the ABC Player. More services will be added throughout the year providing access to yet more content.

BianRosa added, “The iPad is a wonderful media device that has drawn both industry and consumer interest. For that reason it is the best platform for our first application.”

Fanhattan is available for free from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore