Better Call Saul coming exclusively to Lightbox

27 November 2014

Better Call Saul coming exclusively to Lightbox

2015’s most anticipated TV show is coming exclusively to online entertainment service Lightbox.

Better Call Saul, a prequel to the 16-time Emmy-winning drama Breaking Bad premieres in America on February 8 2015. Lightbox is fast-tracking each episode so Kiwis can be part of the global TV event.

Lightbox CEO Kym Niblock says the acquisition of Better Call Saul is a real coup – not just for Lightbox but also its subscribers.

“We launched Lightbox with the promise of bringing insanely good TV to New Zealanders and with shows such as Outlander, Transparent and now Better Call Saul, we’re continuing to make good on that promise.”

Better Call Saul follows the trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Saul Goodman with actor Bob Odenkirk set to reprise the lead role.

Set six years before he meets Walter White, the man who will become Saul is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny and more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside - and often against - Jimmy is "fixer" Mike Ehrmantraut played by actor Jonathan Banks.

The series is dramatic in tone with dark humour woven through and follows Jimmy's transformation into Saul, the man who puts the "criminal" in criminal lawyer.

Better Call Saul is created by Breaking Bad’s Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould who serve as executive producers along with another series alumnus Mark Johnson. A second season has already been confirmed.

“If you’re one of the few people who hasn’t watched Breaking Bad yet, take the next few months to catch up. Lightbox has all five seasons ready to go whenever you are and it totally deserves all the hype,” Niblock adds.

To find out more about Better Call Saul, visit Lightbox.

For a free 30-day trial of Lightbox register at www.lightbox.co.nz

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Credits
Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Mark Johnson and Melissa Bernstein serve as executive producers of Better Call Saul, with Steward A. Lyons and Thomas Schnauz serving as co-executive producers for Sony Pictures Television. The series is produced by High Bridge and Gran Via Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television.

About Lightbox
Lightbox is a New Zealand-made subscription video on demand service (SVOD) that gives you the freedom to choose from thousands of hours of great TV shows, all ready to watch when you are, with no ads to interrupt. With award-winning drama and crime shows, popular comedy and sci-fi series, and an impressive line-up of kids’ programmes, Lightbox has something for the entire family to enjoy. The service can be used by anyone with a broadband connection and is compatible with selected Samsung Smart TVs and tablets, desktop PCs, laptops, iPads and on Apple TV with Airplay. The first 30 days are free, so new subscribers can try out Lightbox. After that, it’s only $15 per 30 days for all you can eat TV. Your usual ISP charges apply. There are no fixed contracts, no set-top boxes required and no installation costs – it’s TV, online, anytime. See www.lightbox.co.nz for more details. Follow Lightbox on Facebook www.facebook.com/lightboxtv and Twitter @lightboxNZ.

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