The NFB is making an early play for Blackberry browsers. The new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will come with the NFB app pre-installed. The searchable app gives users access to 1,500 NFB films, as well as an HD NFB channel.

“We are thrilled to work with the NFB to bring their high-definition films to the BlackBerry PlayBook,” said Tyler Lessard, vice president, Global Alliances & Developer Relations, Research In Motion. “The HD films are especially rich, high-quality projects that showcase the exceptional multimedia capabilities of the PlayBook platform.”

The PlayBook launches into markets today.