Cinedigm Partners with Comedy Dynamics to Launch and Distribute the New OTT - Comedy Dynamics Network Branded Channel, Debuti...
March 12 2019 - 9:30AM
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today a partnership with Comedy
Dynamics—the top indie producer of stand-up comedy, features and TV
Shows—to launch and distribute their comedy channel branded Comedy
Dynamics Network.
Cinedigm Digital Networks will provide full
digital distribution of the channel, including third-party
platforms, a la carte licensing options, and a live linear channel
in the first phase of launch—thus giving Comedy Dynamics the
ability to launch as both AVOD and SVOD networks across all major
mobile devices, connected TVs, and set-top boxes. The live linear
channel is slated to roll-out immediately in the spring, and will
showcase their library of top-tier comedy titles. As part of a
later launch phase, the Comedy Dynamics Network will be launched as
a direct-to-consumer branded service that will offer a
comprehensive suite housing all of Comedy Dynamics’ available
award-winning specials, features, TV shows and live events.
The demand for quality comedy content is at an
all-time high. The stand-up medium has rapidly emerged as a driving
force in the entertainment industry, with live performances
smashing attendance records, and stand-up specials consistently
setting performance benchmarks. Stand-up comedy has been
particularly successful in the digital space, as more and more
comedy titans have moved to embrace the growing trends of the
modern age.
Through this partnership, Cinedigm enters a ripe
marketplace with a built-in audience that is passionate, engaged,
and hungry for comedy content both classic and modern. Comedy
Dynamics represents the continuation of Cinedigm’s commitment to
“super-serve” viewers with vast quantities of high quality, premium
programming that cannot be found on any other network. Comedy
Dynamics has forged a path as the largest independent producer of
comedy content anywhere, and has the number one indie comedy audio
catalog, on the strength of an impressive roster boasting hundreds
of titles.
Comedy Dynamics Network users can expect to
enjoy a wide array of content from some of comedy’s biggest names,
putting the spotlight on iconic performers such as Jim Gaffigan,
Kevin Hart, Ali Wong, Tiffany Haddish, Bill Hicks, D.L. Hughley,
and Sam Kinison, among many others, in a diverse panoply of videos
and podcasts. Additionally, Comedy Dynamics will look to implement
a robust interactive component, featuring exclusive live-streamed
stand-up events for subscribers, as well as a host of original
comedy specials, series and features.
Brian Volk-Weiss, CEO of Comedy Dynamics, said
"Comedy Dynamics is excited to be partnering with Cinedigm to bring
the world of independent comedy front and center and share it on a
more global scale; we want to be everywhere the audience is.”
"Cinedigm is proud to partner with Comedy
Dynamics, as we bring stand-up comedy fully and effectively into
the digital space," said Erick Opeka, President of Cinedigm
Digital Networks. "This is an exciting time for comedy, as people
are accessing it and demanding it like never before. The stand-up
medium is the perfect complement to the digital realm, providing
incredible opportunities for both short-form and long-form content
that viewers can enjoy whether they’re at home or on the go. With
the addition of Comedy Dynamics Network to the Cinedigm roster, we
are excited to tap into this unique world, as we continue to
deliver top-tier premium programming that Cinedigm networks are
known for.”
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 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
Cinedigm (NASDAQ:CIDM)
Historical Stock Chart
From Aug 2024 to Sep 2024
Cinedigm (NASDAQ:CIDM)
Historical Stock Chart
From Sep 2023 to Sep 2024