Cinedigm Launches Digital-First Network CONtv on the Pluto TV Platform
April 16 2019 - 9:30AM
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today the launch of the
popular genre-focused lifestyle network CONtv as a digital-first
linear channel on the streaming television service Pluto TV. Pluto
TV users will now have access to CONtv’s extensive library of genre
films, classic television series, and original programming
carefully curated for the growing community of film, television,
and pop culture enthusiasts.
CONtv is the leading digital-first entertainment
network devoted exclusively to fans of monster movies, rarely seen
series, and everything in-between. The network gives audiences
access to thousands of hours of content from an eclectic collection
that puts the spotlight on elusive cult films and television shows,
and celebrated genre movies ranging from sci-fi, horror, and
fantasy, to anime, grindhouse, and martial arts epics. This month,
Pluto TV users can enjoy a fresh slate of new additions featuring
childhood classics Hey Vern, It’s Ernest! and Angela Anaconda, as
well as the beloved art tutorial The Joy Of Painting with Bob Ross,
the thriller Open Windows starring Elijah Wood, and Selena Gomez in
the 2014 rock n’ roll comedy Behaving Badly.
"This launch marks the continuation of
Cinedigm’s partnership with Pluto TV, furthering our commitment to
redefining the traditional television landscape by offering viewers
unique premium programming they cannot find anywhere else,"
said Erick Opeka, Cinedigm’s President of Digital Networks.
"We look forward to bringing CONtv’s exclusive content and
extensive library of fan-favorite films and series to Pluto TV’s
growing base, allowing viewers to enjoy the films and shows they
love while serving up an eclectic roster of forgotten gems for them
to discover and enjoy.”
“We constantly strive to provide content that
appeals to both broad and niche audiences. CONtv delivers this
ideal offering to viewers adding greater dimension to Pluto’s
extensive library of content,” said Amy Kuessner, Senior Vice
President of Content Partnerships for Pluto TV.
Pluto TV, a Viacom Company, is the leading free
streaming television service with over 100 live and linear channels
and thousands of movies and television series on-demand. As part of
this deal, Pluto TV’s millions of monthly users will now be able to
easily access Cinedigm’s top-tier content as linear networks across
all streaming, mobile and web-based devices.
ABOUT CINEDIGM
Since 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 www.cinedigm.com.
ABOUT PLUTO TV
Pluto TV, a Viacom Company, is the leading free
streaming television service in America, delivering 100+ live and
original channels and thousands of on-demand movies in partnership
with major TV networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital
media companies. Pluto TV is available on all mobile, web
and connected TV streaming devices and millions of viewers tune in
each month to watch premium news, TV shows, movies, sports,
lifestyle, and trending digital series. Headquartered in Los
Angeles, Pluto TV has offices in New York, Silicon Valley, Chicago
and Berlin.
Press Contact for Cinedigm Digital
Networks:
Cindy Ronzonicronzoni@cinedigm.com
Press Contact for Pluto TV:
Jodi LedermanHead of Communications
jodi@pluto.tv
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