Cinedigm Announces the Launch of Digital-First Channels Docurama and CONtv on Sling TV
September 12 2018 - 11:00AM
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today the launch of a pair of
digital-first channels—the factual Docurama and the fandom-focused
CONtv—on Sling TV, the leading live streaming TV service. The
launch is a continuation of the agreement between Cinedigm and
Sling TV, which began with the launch of the popular values-based
Dove Channel on June 28, marking the first time in the Company’s
history that one of its OTT networks was offered through Sling TV.
Docurama and CONtv are now available to Sling TV
subscribers throughout the U.S., offered as an individual add-on
for $5 a month.
DOCURAMA is an immersive streaming service
delivering the best in award-winning documentaries and true-life
television series. Launched as a VOD service in 2014, DOCURAMA
provides viewers with a vast library featuring hundreds of films,
shorts, and series, as well as insightful interviews and in-depth
film festival coverage. This month, Sling TV viewers can enjoy the
Nick Cave film 20,000 Days On Earth, the innovative spiritual
exploration Samsara, the fan-to-frontman fairytale Don’t Stop
Believin’: Everyman’s Journey, and the in-depth Mafia series
Gangster Empire.
CONtv is the leading digital-first entertainment
network devoted exclusively to fandom. The network provides
audiences access to thousands of hours of content showcasing an
eclectic catalog with hundreds of must-watch favorites; from
elusive cult films and television shows, to celebrated genre movies
encompassing sci-fi, horror, fantasy, anime, grindhouse, and
martial arts action. CONtv’s offerings include kung fu fantasy
Immortal Demon Slayer, fan-favorite anime series Digimon Adventure,
alien time travel epic Kung Fu Traveler, Anarchy in the UT drama
Punk’s Dead: SLC Punk 2, and beloved cult classics like Elvira:
Mistress Of The Dark, Return Of The Killer Tomatoes, and
Hellraiser.
“Cinedigm is excited to build upon our
relationship with Sling TV with the addition of Docurama and
CONtv,” said Bill Sondheim, President of Cinedigm’s Entertainment
Group. “These channels both cater to distinct audiences who are
passionate, knowledgeable, and know exactly what they want to see.
We look forward to continuing to provide the rapidly growing Sling
TV community with our diverse entertainment programming."
ABOUT CinedigmCinedigm (NASDAQ:
CIDM) powers custom content solutions to the world's largest
retail, media and technology companies. The global
company provides premium feature films and series to
digital platforms and major retailers including Wal-Mart and
Target. Leveraging Cinedigm's unique capabilities, content and
technology, the company has emerged as a leader in the
fast-growing digital-first channel business, with four
networks under management that reach hundreds of millions of
devices while also providing premium content and service expertise
to the entire OTT ecosystem. With reciprocal distribution
partnerships in both the United States and China, Cinedigm's
growing stable of platforms has unprecedented availability in the
two largest markets in the world. Learn more
about Cinedigm at www.cinedigm.com
Cinedigm™ and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp™ are trademarks of
Cinedigm Corp. www.cinedigm.com.
Press Contact for CIDM:Cindy RonzoniCinedigm
cronzoni@cinedigm.com
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