Cinedigm’s streaming channels to launch on Vewd
January 09 2018 - 12:44PM
Cinedigm (NASDAQ:CIDM) announced today at the Consumer
Electronics Show (CES) that Vewd, the global market leader in
enabling OTT, will distribute Cinedigm’s streaming channels (Dove
Channel, CONtv), on their Vewd App Store. The deal will bring
all of Cinedigm’s subscription channels to the world’s largest
connected TV device ecosystem, shipping on almost 50 million
connected TV devices each year.
Vewd is the most-selected OTT software solution with an install
base of over 200 million devices, featuring over 1,500 entertaining
apps optimized for Smart TV devices. Vewd comes pre-installed,
including Smart TVs, Blu-ray Disc players and set-top boxes from
the world's major manufacturers, including Samsung, Sony, Verizon,
TiVo and many more.
To date, Cinedigm’s three OTT channels, Dove Channel, CONtv
& Docurama have had over 2.5 Million App downloads.
About Cinedigm’s streaming channels:
- Dove Channel is the premiere streaming movie and television
service focused on values-based programming for families.
Dove Channel currently has a library of almost 1,400 pieces of
content, including nearly 500 films and 900 television episodes
approved by the Dove Foundation and ranks as the largest library of
faith-based & family-friendly content in the OTT
marketplace
- CONtv is the leading digital entertainment network devoted
exclusively to the fanspace that provides audiences access to
thousands of hours of content showcasing an original slate of
programming, as well as an eclectic catalog of over 2,800
must-watch favorites. Everything from quirky original series,
elusive cult films & television shows, celebrated genre movies
encompassing sci-fi, horror, fantasy, anime, grindhouse, martial
arts action, to exclusive live coverage of Comic Con events
nationwide
- Docurama is a streaming channel offering hundreds of titles,
including award-winning full-length and short-form documentaries,
non-fiction TV programming, and behind-the-scenes interviews
“Our mission has been to bring Cinedigm’s channels to users no
matter where they are, or what device they use,” said Erick Opeka,
EVP and GM of Cinedigm Networks. “Vewd’s extensive global footprint
with dozens of key manufacturers helps us reach millions of devices
quickly, efficiently, and easily.”
The deal comes amidst Cinedigm’s recent announcements expanding
its world-class OTT offerings to Amazon Fire, Google’s Chromecast
platform, and Android TV. These latest developments will expand the
reach of Cinedigm channels to over 320 million potential consumers
in key OTT markets worldwide.
“We’re pleased to help Cinedigm bring their content to the
world’s largest connected TV device ecosystem,” said Daniel
Nordberg, SVP of Partnerships at Vewd. “Cinedigm has tailored their
content to different audiences, introducing unique channels that
focus on the strengths of their catalog. Together, we can bring
significant scale and reach to these channels on a global
basis.”
About Cinedigm
Cinedigm powers custom content solutions to the world’s largest
retail, media and technology companies. We provide premium feature
films and series to digital platforms including iTunes, Netflix,
and Amazon, cable and satellite providers including Comcast, Dish
Network and DirecTV, and major retailers including Walmart and
Target. Leveraging Cinedigm’s unique capabilities, content and
technology, the Company has emerged as a leader in the fast-growing
over-the-top channel business, with four channels under management
that reach hundreds of millions of devices while also providing
premium content and service expertise to the entire OTT
ecosystem.
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Press Contact for CIDM:
Jill Newhouse Calcaterra
Cinedigm
310-466-5135 jcalcaterra@cinedigm.com
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