Todd Spangler / Variety:
Letterboxd plans to launch its Video Store movie rental platform on December 10, offering select independent titles in 23 countries, including the US, UK and France.— Letterboxd is about to let you not only watch your favorite movies, but also rent and stream a curated selection of independent titles.
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