Cinedigm Partners with SPI International to Launch and Distribute Gametoon and FashionBox HD Channels
June 11 2020 - 9:00AM
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today a partnership with leading
global media company SPI International to launch two new
ad-supported streaming channels,
Gametoon and
FashionBox HD. Cinedigm will launch and distribute
the ad-supported networks in North America and will work closely
with SPI International on the marketing, audience development and
monetization of the channels. SPI International operates 42
television channels with more than 65 million subscribers on six
continents and is one of the largest aggregators of native Ultra HD
content in the world.
Both channels will be offered as free
ad-supported linear channels, as AVOD, and as a la carte apps
across Cinedigm’s distribution footprint of more than 300 million
devices across connected televisions, set-top-boxes, mobile &
handheld devices, and virtual MVPDs.
Channel Lineup Details:
- FashionBox HD has
a broad programming roster devoted to the fashion-focused
lifestyle. The lineup includes entertaining and educational
explorations of the industry’s hottest trends, as well as in-depth
fashion show coverage, behind-the-scenes tours of groundbreaking
catwalks from across the globe and revealing interviews with the
industry’s top designers.Information Deck:
https://bit.ly/FashionBoxDeck Logo:
https://bit.ly/FashionBoxLogo
- Gametoon ushers in
a new generation of television with programming completely geared
towards gaming and esports enthusiasts. Content includes game
reviews, esports tournaments, and exclusive game walkthroughs and
sessions from popular streamers with a large fan-base, such as Dan
Gheesling, Bifuteki, Lothar and many more.Information Deck:
https://bit.ly/GameToonDeck Logo: https://bit.ly/GameToonLogo
For over 25 years, SPI International has
established itself as a leader in the entertainment marketplace,
supplying a diverse roster of major motion pictures and television
programming, and providing viewers of all tastes with premium
linear and on-demand video content across major streaming media
players and OTT providers. With this agreement, Cinedigm Digital
Networks now has access to SPI International’s powerful
partnerships with major license suppliers, and extensive library of
popular, recognizable, and compelling programming.
"SPI International has built an impressive
footprint of channels and content that delights tens of millions of
users around the world," said Erick Opeka, President of
Cinedigm Digital Networks. "The addition of Gametoon and FashionBox
HD from SPI International’s diverse programming catalogue will
reach two key demographics within our growing portfolio of digital
networks in the fast-growing lifestyle segment. We look forward to
building upon the success that these properties have achieved, as
we continue our commitment to delivering high-quality ad-supported
programming to viewers in North America and around the world.”
“We are very excited to be working with
Cinedigm to expand viewership of our two great SPI channels,
FashionBox HD and Gametoon,” said Berkin Ecevit, Sales &
Business Development Director at SPI International. “We believe
that SPI's vast amount of entertaining quality content paired with
Cinedigm's distribution will help us reach a wide range of
audiences in the market,” added Ecevit.
ABOUT SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI International is a global media company
operating 42 television channels on six continents. FilmBox being
its flagship channel, SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of
native Ultra HD content in the world. Working with over 700
operators worldwide, SPI uses state of the art technology providing
its 65 million subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and
on-demand content including live streaming of UHD programming and
FilmBox channels on any Internet-connected device via major global
streaming media players as well as local OTT providers. SPI
recently added to its portfolio Film1 premium movie services in the
Netherlands, including four movie channels and digital
services.
For over 25 years, SPI International has been a
leading distributor of theatrical films and television programming
in the international market. SPI’s solid alliances with major
license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong
recognition and high demand. www.spiintl.com
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.
Press Contact for CIDM:
Jill Newhouse Calcaterra
jcalcaterra@cinedigm.com
310-466-5135
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