Brian Volk-Weiss

DIRECTV Delivers More Choice with Seven New Channels from Cineverse and Scripps Networks

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV is adding seven new channels to its rapidly expanding streaming lineup through new licensing agreements with Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS) and Scripps Networks.

Key Points: 
  • The first of Cineverse's more than a dozen popular channels to join DIRECTV streaming homes are The Bob Ross Channel, Comedy Dynamics, Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, and Dove Channel (family programming).
  • After that, DIRECTV and Cineverse will identify other popular networks from within the Cineverse portfolio to potentially add to DIRECTV's lineup in subsequent months.
  • Additionally, through a separate deal with Scripps Networks, Court TV and Scripps News are also immediately available to DIRECTV customers' streaming entertainment.
  • "With DIRECTV, our channels continue to expand their reach across platforms, increasing our ability to connect with existing fandoms and new audiences for our premium content across every popular genre," said Cineverse EVP Partnerships Marc Rashba.

Cineverse Announces First FAST Distribution Deal in Australia with 10 Play

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced a new distribution deal with Australia-based Network 10, a division of Paramount Global. Through this deal, Cineverse for the first time is bringing its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to 10 Play.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced a new distribution deal with Australia-based Network 10, a division of Paramount Global.
  • Through this deal, Cineverse for the first time is bringing its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to 10 Play .
  • Cineverse's Crime Hunters and Comedy Dynamics channels will be available as part of 10 Play's " Live TV with Pluto TV " lineup:
    Crime Hunters commenced March 20.
  • "They deliver two completely different fan experiences to 10 Play and we look forward to growing their audiences in Australia.

Cineverse Debuts EntrepreneurTV FAST Channel

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today unveiled a new, free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, EntrepreneurTV. The live channel is initially available on Sling Freestream, with additional distribution coming soon.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today unveiled a new, free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, EntrepreneurTV.
  • EntrepreneurTV is the first-ever FAST channel from Entrepreneur Media LLC, the publisher of Entrepreneur magazine.
  • "Our partnership with Entrepreneur to bring this lifestyle channel to life is a great opportunity to develop a unique channel programmed around useful information and proven advice," said Marc Rashba, EVP, Partnerships at Cineverse.
  • The new channel joins others from Cineverse's portfolio on Sling Freestream, which include AsianCrush, Comedy Dynamics, Crime Hunters, Docurama, Dove Channel, Midnight Pulp, Real Madrid TV, RetroCrush, SCREAMBOX TV, So…Real and The Bob Ross Channel.

Cineverse Debuts New FAST Channel: Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of streaming channels and content libraries, today announced that its newest free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel – Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan – has launched on Amazon Freevee. This is the ninth channel from Cineverse's portfolio to launch on Amazon Freevee, joining The Bob Ross Channel, Comedy Dynamics, Dove Channel, Midnight Pulp, Nacelle Pop, Real Madrid TV, RetroCrush and SCREAMBOX TV. 

Key Points: 
  • On the new Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan channel, fans can watch every episode of the beloved animal show, which has welcomed guest celebrities such as Jada Pinkett Smith, Denise Richards, Howie Mandel and Virginia Madsen.
  • Cineverse, which secured U.S. and Canadian rights to distribute the series from Dog Whisperer Productions in 2023, negotiated the distribution with these initial partners.
  • "Cesar Millan is a one-of-a-kind talent with the unique ability to connect with animals and animal lovers alike in a compelling, entertaining way.
  • Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan made its debut in 2004 as thirty-minute episodes on the National Geographic Channel.

Fandor Streaming Service Now Available on Philo for 'Movies & More' Subscribers Through New Deal with Cineverse

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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As of today, subscribers to Philo's "Movies & More" plan will have access to Fandor, the Company's indie discovery platform, as a video-on-demand (VOD) option.

Key Points: 
  • As of today, subscribers to Philo's "Movies & More" plan will have access to Fandor, the Company's indie discovery platform, as a video-on-demand (VOD) option.
  • Fandor, which The New York Times called "a streaming rabbit hole worth falling down," is your invitation to hand-picked cinematic pleasures and underseen curiosities.
  • As we continue to aggressively expand the distribution of Fandor, we are certain that this will lead to new fans discovering our indie streaming platform."
  • Cineverse also recently launched three FAST Channels on Philo – Comedy Dynamics, SCREAMBOX TV and The Bob Ross Channel.

Cineverse & Amagi Expand Partnership: Amagi CONNECT to Power FAST Channels on Cineverse

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of streaming channels and content libraries, announced today that it is expanding its strategic partnership with Amagi to leverage Amagi CONNECT, the premiere end-to-end FAST marketplace with global reach.  As part of this partnership, Amagi will provide its portfolio of hundreds of FAST channels to the flagship Cineverse streaming service as well as add Cineverse's portfolio of streaming channels to the Amagi CONNECT marketplace. The partnership aims to bring more third-party content to Cineverse and expand Cineverse's reach internationally by allowing more streaming platforms the ability to discover the large breadth of streaming content the Company has to offer.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this partnership, Amagi will provide its portfolio of hundreds of FAST channels to the flagship Cineverse streaming service as well as add Cineverse's portfolio of streaming channels to the Amagi CONNECT marketplace.
  • Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, continues to grow its end-to-end FAST marketplace, Amagi CONNECT, to facilitate the discovery, connection, and monetization of streaming content around the world.
  • "Expanding our relationship to leverage Amagi CONNECT is an important step in our plans to expand the availability of channels on Cineverse while also fast-tracking our ability to establish a FAST business internationally," stated Tony Huidor, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer at Cineverse.
  • These channels are available now on the Amagi CONNECT marketplace for platforms to add to their line-ups.

National Comedy Center Becomes Home to Joan Rivers’ Career Archive Including Legendary Joke File

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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"I am so honored that my mother's archives will have a home at the National Comedy Center.

Key Points: 
  • "I am so honored that my mother's archives will have a home at the National Comedy Center.
  • To be included with the legends of comedy who are represented at the National Comedy Center is amazing.
  • The joke file consists of several file drawers, once installed in Rivers’ home office, meticulously arranged by subject matter.
  • This is why it’s so important that the National Comedy Center exists—to preserve our vital comedy heritage.

Cineverse Reaches New Distribution Deal for its Crime Hunters with Sling Freestream

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a new deal with Sling Freestream, Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of owned and operated streaming channels, has reached its first third-party distribution agreement for its true crime channel Crime Hunters. This joins other channels from the Cineverse Networks portfolio available as free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels on Sling Freestream, including Midnight Pulp, AsianCrush, Screambox TV, The Bob Ross Channel, RetroCrush, Comedy Dynamics, Real Madrid TV, So…Real, Dove Channel and Docurama, among others.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a new deal with Sling Freestream, Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of owned and operated streaming channels, has reached its first third-party distribution agreement for its true crime channel Crime Hunters.
  • Launched in April 2022, Crime Hunters features content such as The New Detectives, The FBI Files and Interview with a Murderer.
  • "The appetite for true crime and paranormal programs is incredibly strong," said Cineverse Networks Executive Vice President and General Manager David Chu.
  • "We're delighted to add more mystery content to Sling Freestream with the Crime Hunters channel," said Gary Schanman, group president, SLING TV.

SLING TV and Cinedigm Expand Partnership with Addition of Midnight Pulp, The Country Network and AsianCrush Channels

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), a premier streaming company dedicated to serving enthusiast fan bases, today announced a distribution deal with SLING TV for Midnight Pulp, The Country Network and AsianCrush, some of its top-performing free advertising-supported television (FAST) channels, which are now available on Sling Freestream. The new agreement with SLING expands Cinedigm's partnership with the company to now include more than a dozen channels.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), a premier streaming company dedicated to serving enthusiast fan bases, today announced a distribution deal with SLING TV for Midnight Pulp, The Country Network and AsianCrush, some of its top-performing free advertising-supported television (FAST) channels, which are now available on Sling Freestream.
  • The new agreement with SLING expands Cinedigm's partnership with the company to now include more than a dozen channels.
  • Sling Freestream offers more than 240 channels and these channels join other Cinedigm channels already available via previous deals.
  • "We are thrilled to add three of our top-performing FAST channels, Midnight Pulp, The Country Network and AsianCrush, to Sling Freestream's lineup," said Jennifer Soltesz, Vice President, Business Development & Strategy at Cinedigm.

Mona and Frens: Web 3 Is A Joke coming to Santa Monica in December 2022

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The event will showcase a web3 expert panel to accelerate learning and offer a one-of-a-kind, unmissable experience with plenty of laughter and networking.

Key Points: 
  • The event will showcase a web3 expert panel to accelerate learning and offer a one-of-a-kind, unmissable experience with plenty of laughter and networking.
  • The Web3 is a Joke event promises the freshest learning and networking experience in the world of crypto, NFTs, web3, and beyond.
  • Mona and her friends are charging into web3, tearing it up, diving right into the nitty gritty and putting it back together again.
  • Join us as we tear up, talk #!%#, and teach about a fast-growing space that is still a joke to everyone (and doesnt make any sense).