SBS provided access to its inventory of English language subtitles and the other shareholders funded the setup costs.

The two have a close working relationship, with films premiering on World Movies 12 months before becoming available on the SBS free-to-air channels.

Past interviews have included German Director Wim Wenders, Spanish actress Paz Vega, and French star Clotilde Hesme.

In September 2011, World Movies launched a free foreign marathon event at Palace Verona Cinema in Sydney.

The event invited guests to attend a marathon of free foreign films at the cinema including the French comedy Amélie.