Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today the updated launch of a
fully-curated linear version of the digital OTT outlet Comedy
Dynamics, available now on the XUMO streaming television service.
Comedy Dynamics’ programming previously featured movies, series,
original content, and award-winning specials. Beginning today, the
linear channel will deliver a more robust approach, presenting 24/7
stand-up comedy specials carefully curated by Comedy Dynamics
staff.
Comedy Dynamics is directly available in more
than 35 million homes across the nation via XUMO’s multi-screen
distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web and streaming boxes.
The network will be expanding its footprint even further in the
coming weeks, with more distribution partners being announced
shortly. In addition to Comedy Dynamics, XUMO carries fellow
Cinedigm properties Combat Go, CONtv, Docurama, and Dove
Channel.
Founded in 2008, Comedy Dynamics has emerged as
the largest independent producers of stand-up comedy content in the
United States, and home to the number one comedy audio catalog in
the industry. With this new linear network, XUMO users can enjoy
Comedy Dynamic’s plethora of award-winning specials, both classic
and modern, starring some of stand-up’s most iconic performers.
XUMO viewers can easily access On Demand titles from Comedy
Dynamics by clicking the XUMO button incorporated in the remote
controls of select VIZIO smart TVs, or through native integrations
such as Channel Plus for LG smart TVs and the virtual input
available for both Hisense and Sharp smart TVs. Comedy Dynamics
content will also be available online and on mobile devices via the
XUMO app for iOS and Android, among others.
Programming highlights include all-star stand-up
specials from the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Tom Segura,
Iliza Shlesinger, Whitney Cummings, David Cross, Gary Gulman, Maria
Bamford, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Hicks, Cameron Esposito, Tim Allen,
D.L. Hughley, Bryan Callen, Bob Saget, Marc Maron, Jeff Dunham,
Janeane Garofalo, Lil Rel Howery and
more.
Comedy Dynamics will also present a slate of
programming blocks highlighting a series of different themes each
month that include content specific to Back to School, Labor Day,
Grandparent’s Day, Halloween and more. In addition to holiday
specific content, Comedy Dynamics will also focus on celebrating
culture with blocks of comedy dedicated to showcasing stars from
across the globe.
"Cinedigm is proud to continue our partnership
with XUMO, as we update Comedy Dynamics as a 24/7 linear channel
completely devoted to stand-up comedy specials," said Erick
Opeka, President of Cinedigm Digital Networks. "Stand-up comedy
has, arguably, never been more popular, with filmed specials
enjoying record ratings and comedy clubs filled to capacity every
night. Viewers are hungry for high-quality comedy content, and
Comedy Dynamics is leading the way—revolutionizing the television
landscape with hundreds of hours of award-winning hit specials from
an eclectic mix of groundbreaking legends and rising
superstars.”
ABOUT XUMOA pioneer in
streaming television and media entertainment, XUMO offers over 160
digital channels of free premium programming across 12 genres,
including Sports, News, Kids and Family Entertainment, Live Events,
Comedy, Lifestyle, Movies, and more. The free, ad-supported service
is available in 35 million U.S. households via a multi-screen
distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web and streaming boxes.
XUMO delivers its over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand (VOD) and LIVE
linear digital channels through content partnerships with popular
media providers such as CBSN, PeopleTV, NBC News, Food52, and
HISTORY, as well PGA TOUR, and many others. The company is based in
Irvine, CA. Learn more about XUMO at www.xumo.tv and follow
@XumoTV on Twitter.
ABOUT CINEDIGMSince
inception, Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) has been a leader at the
forefront of the digital transformation of content distribution.
Adapting to the rapidly transforming business needs of today’s
entertainment landscape, Cinedigm remains a change-centric player
focused on providing content, channels and services to the world’s
largest media, technology and retail companies. Cinedigm’s
Content and Networks groups provide original and aggregated
programming, channels and services that entertain consumers
globally across hundreds of millions of devices. For more
information,
visit http://www.cinedigm.com/.
ABOUT COMEDY
DYNAMICSFounded by Brian Volk-Weiss, Comedy Dynamics, a
Nacelle company, is the largest independent comedy production and
distribution company, producing Netflix’s Kevin Hart’s Guide
to Black History, Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us, Jim Gaffigan:
Noble Ape, The CW’s Discontinued, Animal Planet’s Animal
Nation with Anthony Anderson, the scripted comedy on
Hulu, There’s… Johnny!, History’s Join Or
Die with Craig Ferguson, MTV2’s Wild ’N On Tour, and
Hulu’s Coming To The Stage. In 2018, Comedy Dynamics began
releasing original films in theaters starting with the acclaimed
documentary, Poop Talk. The company has worked with a wide range of
established and emerging comedic talent including Tiffany Haddish,
Kevin Hart, Aziz Ansari, Jim Gaffigan, Ali Wong and many more. 17
Comedy Dynamics’ releases have been Grammy-nominated, including all
5 in the Comedy Album category for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
For more information,
visit www.comedydynamics.com.
Press Contact for Cinedigm Digital
Networks:Cindy Ronzonicronzoni@cinedigm.com
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