Rogers and Tribeca Enterprises take a leading role in providing Canadians access to independent films
February 28 2012 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
- Rogers On Demand and Rogers Anyplace TV to begin carrying Tribeca
Film titles- TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Rogers Communications
and Tribeca Enterprises today announced the addition of Tribeca
Film titles to the Rogers On Demand and Rogers Anyplace TV movie
lineup. The agreement provides new platforms for independent
productions, while supporting filmmakers and introducing audiences
to films they might not otherwise see. Beginning today, Tribeca
Film will release Edward Burns' Newlyweds, as well as Black
Butterflies, Conception, and Neon Flesh. The films are available
for rent on Rogers On Demand channel 100 and online at Rogers
Anyplace TV (rogersanyplacetv.com), with additional films to be
made available in the coming months. "We're thrilled to be working
with Tribeca to expand our on-demand library and give our customers
access to quality films that don't get the same exposure as
blockbusters," said Anthony Antonelli, Senior Director of On Demand
Services, Rogers Communications. "This agreement furthers our
commitment to bring Canadians world-class content on multiple
platforms." "We view Rogers Communications as the perfect partner
for Tribeca Film," said Todd Green, VP and General Manager, Tribeca
Film. "Rogers provides innovative on demand platforms for our
films and has the marketing and promotional expertise to bring our
"Festival Experience On Demand" offering to people all across
Canada all year long." Rogers On Demand and Rogers Anyplace TV
currently carry a growing selection of over 150 independent films
available for rent. The movies are available on Rogers On Demand
starting at $5.99, and online at Rogers Anyplace TV starting at
$4.99. For more information on Rogers On Demand or Rogers Anyplace
TV, please visit: www.rogers.com/ondemand or
www.RogersAnyplaceTV.com For more information on Tribeca Films,
please visit: www.Tribecafilm.com To download press kits for the
films, please visit: -- Newlyweds:
http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/media/tribeca-film-press/Newlyweds.html
-- Black Butterflies:
http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/media/tribeca-film-press/Black_Butterflies.html
-- Conception:
http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/media/tribeca-film-press/ConceptionPress.html
-- Neon Flesh:
http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/media/tribeca-film-press/Neon_Flesh.html
About Rogers Communications Rogers is a diversified Canadian
communications and media company. We are Canada's largest provider
of wireless voice and data communications services and one of
Canada's leading providers of cable television, high speed internet
and telephony services. Through Rogers Media we are engaged in
radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, sports
entertainment, magazines and trade publications, and digital media.
We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on
the New York Stock Exchange . For further information about the
Rogers group of companies, please visit www.rogers.com. About
Tribeca Film: Tribeca Film is a comprehensive distribution label
dedicated to acquiring and marketing independent films across
multiple platforms, including video-on-demand, theatrical, digital,
home video and television. It is an initiative from Tribeca
Enterprises designed to provide new platforms for how film can be
experienced, while supporting filmmakers and introducing audiences
to films they might not otherwise see. American Express continues
its support of Tribeca and the independent film community by
serving as the Founding Partner of Tribeca Film. Rogers
Communications Inc. CONTACT: Kathryn BolandRogers
CommunicationsKathryn.Boland@rci.rogers.com416-935-6542Tammie
RosenTribecaEnterprisestrosen@tribecaenterprises.com212-941-2003
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