Putting on a DVD might be simpler but should you fancy a pizza and film in a single package, the latest invention from Pizza Hut could be just what you're looking for.

Named the Blockbuster Pizza Box, the creation not only keeps your supper hot but doubles as a projector as well.

Launched in Hong Kong last month, so popular has the projector box proved, the company is now planning to roll it across the world.

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Invention: The Blockbuster Pizza Box doubles as a projector

Transformation: The new box comes with a lens nestling inside which then slots into a hole in the side

The box comes with a projector lens nestled in the centre of the doughnut shaped pizza and is protected by a plastic ring.

Once the pizza is removed, the box can be transformed by punching a hole through the side and placing the lens in the gap.

Next, users scan a code on the box with a smartphone in order to access to a selection of short films which are then ready to play.

Other options include tuning into videos from YouTube, Netflix or any other website accessible from your phone, although in all cases, an expanse of clean white wall will be needed.

Technology: The film-themed boxes have a cut-out section that has been specially designed for the lens

Step three: Next, users scan a code on the box in order to access a choice of short films

Gimmicks: The fast food industry has introduced a number of technology-themed wheezes recently

MORE CRAZY FAST FOOD GIMMICKS KFC : In March the fried chicken chain introduced the Scoff-ee Cup, an edible coffee cup made from biscuit and sugar

Dr Oetker : Last year the baking company brought out edible cupcake cases made from wafer

Coca Cola : In Colombia the company introduced bottles made out of ice that melted after the drink was consumed

Domino's : The pizza chain recently let U.S. customers order a pizza simply by tweeting a pizza emoji Advertisement

The new box is the latest in a series of gimmicky inventions created by fast food franchises and one of a slew produced by Pizza Hut.

Most recently, the company announced plans for an interactive table intended to be placed in stores which, rather more usefully than the pizza box projector, lets customers tailor their meal via a touch screen.

The same month saw KFC introduce edible coffee cups named the 'Scoff-ee Cup' made from biscuit and wrapped in edible paper.

Other innovations include Domino's recent wheeze of allowing its U.S-based customers to order their meal by tweeting pizza emojis to the company Twitter handle.

Coca-Cola, thinking along similar lines to KFC, has introduced bottles made of ice, albeit only in Colombia, which keep the drink cool before melting away after it has been drunk.