Cinedigm Launches Popular Digital-First Platforms COMBAT GO & WHAM Network as Linear Channels on The Roku Channel
November 09 2018 - 9:00AM
COMBAT GO by JungoTV Delivers
International Coverage from the World’s Top MMA, Muay Thai and
Boxing Promotions
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today the addition of two more
digital-first channels—the martial arts platform COMBAT GO by
JungoTV and the popular esports network WHAM—as linear offerings on
The Roku Channel, an ad-supported streaming channel that requires
no subscriptions or fees. Both channels launched yesterday and also
feature a VOD component. COMBAT GO and WHAM join fellow Cinedigm
networks DOVE CHANNEL, CONtv, and DOCURAMA, which launched as
channels in the Roku Channel Store in September of 2018.
The Roku Channel is a top five channel on the
platform in active account reach. Customers can access content via
Roku® devices, including Roku TV™, as well as via the Web.
COMBAT GO is a partnership between Cinedigm and
the global distribution company JungoTV. Created by JungoTV CEO
George Chung, a five-time World Karate Champion and Inductee in the
Black Belt Hall of Fame, COMBAT GO presents curated content
selected by martial arts experts, featuring in-depth fight
commentary and analysis, original docuseries, and martial arts
movies. Through its partnership with FITE.TV, the network
covers combat events from around the globe including MMA, Muay
Thai, wrestling and boxing, highlighting promotions such as RIZIN,
Glory of Heroes, Kunlun Fights, Muay Thai Grand Prix Bare Knuckle
Fighting Championship and Ring of Honor. COMBAT GO also covers
a number of alternative combat sports geared toward millennial
audiences.
Created by gamers for gamers, WHAM Network is
devoted to providing innovative and immersive programming covering
all aspects of the gaming industry from esports to casual gaming.
The channel’s offerings include original series, top teams
competing in intense esports tournaments, and in-depth coverage of
special gaming events, as well as insightful updates on the latest
in esports and gaming news.
"Cinedigm is proud to continue our partnership
with Roku, as we bring COMBAT GO and WHAM Network to one of the
best-selling streaming devices on the market," said Erick
Opeka, President of Cinedigm Digital Networks. "Martial arts and
esports have quickly emerged as two of the most popular sports in
the world. Now, with the additions of COMBAT GO and WHAM Network,
Roku users will be able experience this global phenomenon
first-hand, as they discover and enjoy a diverse range of
hard-hitting martial arts action and in-depth esports programming
carefully curated by the industry’s top experts.”
ABOUT JungoTVJungoTV is a
global OTT and distribution company founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz, the
renowned cardio-thoracic surgeon and Emmy® Award-winning host of
the "Dr. Oz Show," along with Nasser J. Kazeminy, entrepreneur,
business leader, philanthropist and Chairman of NJK Holding, Sandy
Climan, CEO of Entertainment Media Ventures, longtime Hollywood
dealmaker, and George Chung, international content expert
and entrepreneur, who serves as Chief Executive Officer. The
company manages over 47,000 hours of content and over 80 live
channels for international distribution. JungoTV recently launched
its owned and operated networks, including COMBAT GO, HALLYPOP, and
Front Row Channel. For more information,
visit www.jungotv.com.
ABOUT CINEDIGMFor twenty years, Cinedigm
(CIDM) has been at the forefront of the digital transformation
of entertainment. Today, Cinedigm continues that mission
by providing content, channels and services to the world’s
largest media, technology and retail companies. Our
content aggregation and distribution services power the world’s
leading digital platforms and retailers. Cinedigm’s Digital
Networks group provides channels and services that entertain
consumers globally across hundreds of millions of devices. For more
information, visit www.cinedigm.com.
Roku is a registered trademark and Roku TV is a trademark of
Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.
Press Contact for CIDM:Cindy
RonzoniCinedigmcronzoni@cinedigm.com
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