Millions of homes can now subscribe to the world's largest
online library of surf movies
SOLANA
BEACH, Calif., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opper Sports Productions
this week announced the launch of its dedicated streaming service,
The Surf Network, on Comcast's Xfinity and Xumo platforms, bringing
its growing catalog of more than 1,500 classic and new release surf
films, documentaries, and series to millions of households across
the U.S.
"Our partnership with Comcast makes it a
click away for a whole new audience to watch the best surfing
storytelling ever put on celluloid, created by professional
award-winning filmmakers past and present," said Ira Opper Founder,
CEO
The move comes as part of a broader effort by The Surf Network
to expand access to its online library ahead of this summer's
Olympic games, which will feature surfing as an official sport,
said Ira Opper Founder, CEO.
"There's never been more heightened interest in surfing and its
culture than there is right now," Opper said. "With the sport set
to take center stage this summer, The Surf Network is a place both
for core fans and those who just want a better understanding of the
surfing's legends, culture and history."
With today's launch, The Surf Network is now available across
Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Xumo Stream Box and Xumo TV for
$5.99/month. Customers can quickly
find the service by saying "The Surf Network" into their voice
remote or by finding them within each device's apps menu.
"Our partnership with Comcast makes it a click away for a whole
new audience to watch the best surfing storytelling ever put on
celluloid, created by professional award-winning filmmakers past
and present," Opper said.
The Surf Network offers everything you need to know about
surfing. It includes classic films like Endless Summer, 5 Summer
Stories, and Free Ride; and new releases like Facing Monsters,
Corners of the Earth: Kamchatka, and The Yin & Yang of
Gerry Lopez. And series like Surfer
TV, Long Board TV, Surfer's Journal and the two-time EMMY® award
series Fins.
Since 1982 Opper Sports Productions (OSP) is a full-service
action sports television production and Internet development
company that is owned and operated by Ira
Opper. OSP has produced EMMY® award sports films, numerous
original prime time series and event coverage airing on national
cable networks including—Fuel TV, Fox Sports, ESPN, Outdoor Life
Network, and National Geographic Adventure. The Surf Network
founded in 2007 is the largest surf-related, professionally
produced video streaming service on the planet. The Surf Network is
available on Comcast, Amazon Prime Video channels, and streaming
devices including Roku and Apple TV, and online at
www.thesurfnetwork.com.
Media Contact
Dustin Hood, Opper Films, 1 (858)
240-4888, dustin.hood@opperfilms.com, www.opperfilms.com
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