EPIX and Frontier Communications Renew Distribution Agreement
April 17 2017 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Deal Underscores Frontier’s Commitment to
Delivering Premium Programming
Premium entertainment network EPIX today announced that it has
renewed its distribution agreement with Frontier Communications
Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR), a leader in providing communications
services to urban, suburban, and rural communities in 29 states.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
“Frontier has been a strong partner over the past few years and
has introduced EPIX to new and wider audiences across the country,”
said Sandy Ashendorf, EVP, Content Distribution at EPIX. “We are
happy to continue working with Frontier and deliver on our promise
to meet consumers wherever they are with hit movies and high
quality original shows they want to watch.”
“Frontier is committed to providing our customers with the very
best in service and technology, and EPIX has been an important part
of our offerings,” said Steve Ward, Frontier Communications Senior
Vice President, Video Technology and Content. “EPIX adds value to
our customers’ viewing experience with thousands of titles and a
wide range of content. We are pleased to continue to offer
Frontier’s customers EPIX’s content.”
A leader in multiplatform availability, EPIX will provide
Frontier customers access to its breadth of premium content,
including its critically acclaimed original series Berlin Station,
Golden Globe nominated Graves and coming 2017 Get Shorty;
groundbreaking original documentary programming such as America
Divided; thousands of movies on demand, including big franchises
The Hunger Games, James Bond and Star Trek; as well as music and
comedy events featuring marquee talent, like Katy Perry, Louis CK,
Wanda Sykes and more.
EPIX, EPIX 2, EPIX Hits and EPIX Drive-In will be available to
Frontier customers, in packages and on their own. Authenticated
subscribers will also be able to access more than 2,000 titles on
EPIX.com and via the EPIX App on hundreds of devices.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (“MGM”) announced earlier this month that it
will acquire full ownership of EPIX, having reached an agreement to
acquire the interests held by joint venture partners Viacom,
Paramount and Lionsgate. The transaction is subject to regulatory
approval and is anticipated to close this month.
About EPIX
EPIX is a premium entertainment network delivering the latest
movie releases and biggest classic film franchises from MGM,
Lionsgate and Paramount Pictures, plus original programming
including series, documentaries, and comedy and music specials –
all available on TV, on demand, online and across
devices. Launched in October 2009, EPIX became profitable
in its first year of existence and has been recognized by SNL Kagan
as the fastest growing premium network for the last five years. A
pioneer in the development and proliferation of "TV Everywhere,"
EPIX was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access
to its content online at EPIX.com and to launch on Xbox,
PlayStation®, Android phones and tablets, and Roku® players. EPIX
is also available across Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, TiVo,
Chromecast, Android TV and more, delivering more movies than any
other network with thousands of titles available for streaming. The
premium network is offered nationwide through cable, satellite,
telco and digital distributors. For more information about EPIX, go
to www.EPIX.com Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHd
(http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) and on Facebook
(http://www.facebook/com/EPIX), You Tube (http://youtube.com/EPIX),
Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX) and Snapchat @EPIXTV.
About Frontier
Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) is a leader in
providing communications services to urban, suburban, and rural
communities in 29 states. Frontier offers a variety of services to
residential customers over its fiber-optic and copper networks,
including video, high-speed internet, advanced voice, and Frontier
Secure® digital protection solutions. Business Edge™ offers
communications solutions to small, medium, and enterprise
businesses. More information about Frontier is available
at www.frontier.com.
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