Wii movie store to launch worldwide?

Lionsgate's president of digital media has said that he is confident that Nintendo will launch the Wii's movie store worldwide.

Speaking to Casualgaming, Curt Marvis revealed that the entertainment company is looking to sell more of its film and television property through video game consoles.

"I imagine the Wii's movie store will launch worldwide soon," he said. "The essential point is that the game machine is already connected into the TV, and we see it as a major conduit inside the home to bring movies via the internet into the television.

"Our horror and action movies are ideal for the Xbox and PlayStation's hardcore audience, while the broader audience of the Wii are likely to enjoy our more mass-market properties."

The Wii's movie download service is currently only available in Japan, with Nintendo yet to make an official announcement about a global launch.