Cinedigm and DUB3 Announce First Original Series for WHAM Network, Game Train
April 11 2017 - 1:04PM
Business Wire
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), a leading independent content
distributor and operator of OTT networks, and DUB3, a cutting-edge
developer of entertainment content, announced today that Game
Train, the first original series in their production and
distribution partnership, will premiere exclusively on The WHAM
Network, the 24/7 eSports and Gaming streaming channel. Game Train
is a reality driven series centered on a train excursion from
Chicago to San Francisco with dozens of game developers heading to
the Game Developer Convention. Under the enormous time pressure of
a 48 hour train ride, the developers work feverishly to build new
games from scratch which they will then debut to the critical
audience at the Convention.
The series will premiere this Fall exclusively on The WHAM
Network, which curates news, information and entertainment
programming focused on the global eSports and Gaming lifestyle. The
WHAM Network, jointly operated by Cinedigm, will be available
across all major connected mobile devices, gaming consoles, and set
top boxes. Following its exclusive run on The WHAM Network, the
series will be available on Cinedigm’s Docurama and CONtv
platforms, as well as other SVOD services.
As founding members and operators of the Indy PopCon pop culture
convention in Indianapolis, IN, the DUB3 management team has over
30 years collective experience producing and developing
pop-cultural events in the fandom, gaming, and millennial
entertainment sectors. Most recently, DUB3 worked directly with
Microsoft for production of live Halo Championship Series events
and built a state-of-the-art temporary gaming stadium for the 2015
PopCon convention.
In addition to Game Train, DUB3 is currently wrapping up
post-production on two additional scripted series: The Grindhouse
starring Andrew Stevens, as well as American Resurrection.
“This is a great example of how Cinedigm’s broad rights and
multi-platform capabilities allow us to bring real value to both
channels we operate and content partners we represent,” said Bill
Sondheim, entertainment group President at Cinedigm. “We can stand
up channels in the $36 billion global OTT & video revenue
business at a lower cost due to access to our 50,000 plus film and
TV library, while also providing our channel partners with rich
content offerings.”
“Our platform partners are hungry for original,
millennial-focused content,” said Erick Opeka, EVP of Digital
Networks. “Shows like Game Train, and new OTT services like The
WHAM Network are central to our strategy of securing additional
broad, meaningful distribution of our channels onto services from
major technology partners and media companies.”
“The WHAM team has loved Game Train since we first were made
aware of the project. We are excited to be able to share this
incredible content as part of WHAM Network's commitment to share
news, information and original entertainment with the global gaming
audience,” said Gary Kleinman, CEO/Founder of The WHAM Network.
“The folks behind Train Jam have a firm understanding of gaming
culture and want to celebrate both the gaming community and
creativity involved in gaming," says Bill Dever, President of DUB3.
“We are more than blessed to be partnering with both Cinedigm and
WHAM, as they have a deep appreciation for the subject matter.”
About DUB3
DUB3 is a cutting-edge developer of experiential entertainment
content for the ever-changing entertainment marketplace and is
owned by individuals who have a strong background in fan convention
development, game promotion, and motion picture production. DUB3
understands that while the growing base of millennial consumers
grasp technology, they also crave the building of their own
self-defined communities and prefer experiential opportunities over
material possessions. They follow their own schedules; binge
watching entire seasons of shows in one night. They listen and
engage with one another, often without ever meeting face-to-face.
They deeply care about their peers’ opinions and their well-being.
It is that market which shapes DUB3's market perspective.
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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