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EPIX PRESENTS “JENNY MCCARTHY’S DIRTY SEXY FUNNY” Scandalous Hour-Long Comedy Event Premieres on Valentine’s Day

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EPIX PRESENTS “JENNY MCCARTHY’S DIRTY SEXY FUNNY”

 

Scandalous Hour-Long Comedy Event Premieres on Valentine’s Day 

 

New York, NY DECEMBER 17, 2013 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty Sexy Funny, a comedy event featuring Jenny McCarthy, will premiere on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2014 at 11PM ET.  The hour-long special, which was filmed over two days at Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, highlights the scandalous comedy of an eclectic cast of female comedians – Paula Bel, Tiffany Haddish, Lynne Koplitz, Justine Marino and Tammy Pescatelli – who perform some of the most titillating humor in the industry. The show is comprised of stand-up performances and vignettes starring McCarthy.   Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty Sexy Funny sheds some much-needed light on what it’s really like to be a woman by putting everything out in the open.

McCarthy, known for her honesty, humility and wit, is a New York Times Best Selling author and a co-host on the Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show “The View.” McCarthy’s unique combination of intelligence, sex appeal and humor has resulted in her gracing the covers of magazines around the world, including Rolling Stone, People, Shape and six covers of Playboy.

Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty Sexy Funny is the latest comedy event to join EPIX’s stellar roster of stand-up specials.  Featured headliners include: Patton Oswalt, Louis C. K., Jim Norton, Tom Papa, Jim Jefferies, Sherri Shepherd, Jim Breuer, Lewis Black and Eddie Izzard.  EPIX’s commitment to the craft of comedy also includes the recent Original Documentary “The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall,” a revealing special that brings together the biggest names in comedy to tell the inside story of America’s first comedy club.

Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty Sexy Funny an EPIX Comedy Event is produced by Levity Entertainment Group and directed by Joe De Maio.  Jenny McCarthy, Robert Hartman, Judi Brown-Marmel and Stu Schreiberg are the executive producers.  Ross Bernard is the executive-in-charge of Production for EPIX.

Join the conversation about #DirtySexyFunny on Twitter http://Twitter.com/EpixHD, on Facebook http://Facebook.com/EPIX and the webpage http://www.epixhd.com/jenny-mccarthys-dirty-sexy-funny/.

For additional press information and artwork go to http://press.epix.com/.

 

About EPIX

EPIX is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EPIX.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox consoles, first on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) systems, first on Android tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX), Google+ (google.com/+EPIX ) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

 

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Media Contacts:

EPIX                                                     FRANK PR

Marlea Willis                                          Clare Anne Darragh,ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

MWillis@epixhd.com                             Lina Plath, Lina@FrankPublicity.com

212.846.6748                                         646.861.0843

 

Danielle Manning

DManning@epixhd.com

212.846.7966

 

 

EPIX REVEALS “WHO THE F**K IS ARTHUR FOGEL?” IN JANUARY 29 WORLD PREMIERE

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EPIX REVEALS “WHO THE F**K IS ARTHUR FOGEL?” IN JANUARY 29 WORLD PREMIERE

 

Documentary Profiles the Most Powerful – and Unknown – Person in Live Music Today

 

New York, NY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that Who the F**k is Arthur Fogel? will make its World Premiere on Wednesday, January 29, at 8PM ET. This documentary by Ron Chapman profiles Arthur Fogel, a relatively unknown businessman who has revolutionized the global concert touring industry.  Who the F**k is Arthur Fogel? is the untold story of a quiet, private man at the controls of the high-octane, ever-changing (and often treacherous) global music industry.

With his personal, “hands-on” approach and masterful knowledge of world touring, Fogel, the President of Global Touring and Chairman of Global Music for LIVE NATION, has overseen the most profitable mega-tours in history. “First and foremost, he’s a musician,” explains Sting. “I think when you’re dealing with artists as a musician, you don’t need to push your weight around…I always feel [Arthur] treats us as fellow musicians, rather than pieces in his business game.”

As recording artists increasingly rely on live performances and merchandising for the majority of their income, Fogel has established a formula for consistently delivering top-grossing tours for icons like Madonna and U2 that have seen their revenues skyrocket under his visionary direction. “Arthur knows how to make the impossible, possible,” says Madonna. “He’s a touring genius.”

Who the F**k is Arthur Fogel? includes an  in-depth interview with Fogel, as well as appearances by Bono, The Edge, Sting, Andy Summers, Madonna, Geddy Lee, Bill Zysblat, Monte Pittman, Kathy Schenker, Paul McGuinness, Ray Waddell, Michael Rapino, Guy Oseary, Elliot Roberts, Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Troy Carter and many many more, as well as rarely seen concert performances.  In addition to the interviews, the film features the music of Lady Gaga, Madonna, Rush, Sting, The Police, U2 and Depeche Mode to name a few.

“EPIX programming takes viewers inside the world of entertainment,” said EPIX CEO Mark Greenberg, “and we are excited to share this story about Arthur Fogel, who has played such an important role in the music industry and the careers of the multi-Grammy winning artists who respect him.”

 

About EPIX

EPIX is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EPIX.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox consoles, first on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) systems, first on Android tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX), Google+ (google.com/+EPIX ) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

 

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Media Contacts:

EPIX                                                                                FRANK PR

Marlea Willis                                             Clare Anne Darragh,ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

MWillis@epixhd.com                                Lina Plath, Lina@FrankPublicity.com

212.846.6748                                              646.861.0843

 

Danielle Manning

DManning@epixhd.com

212.846.7966

EPIX PRESENTS STAND-UP SPECIAL WITH TWO-TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE PATTON OSWALT: “PATTON OSWALT: TRAGEDY PLUS COMEDY EQUALS TIME” WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY SPECIAL AIRS FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013 AT 10PM ET

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EPIX PRESENTS STAND-UP SPECIAL WITH TWO-TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE PATTON OSWALT:

 

“PATTON OSWALT: TRAGEDY PLUS COMEDY EQUALS TIME”

 

World Premiere Comedy Special Airs Friday, January 17, 2013 at 10PM ET

 

New York, NY NOVEMBER 25, 2013 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time, a stand-up comedy special featuring the two-time Grammy nominee, will make its World Premiere on Friday, January 17 at 10PM ET.

In his latest stand-up special, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, comedian Patton Oswalt tackles issues ranging from frozen food to the future of America. He delivers a blistering set for a packed house at San Diego’s Spreckels Theater with his trademark blend of acerbic wit and unabashed silliness.

As a comedian, Oswalt has shot four TV specials and recorded four critically acclaimed albums, including Finest Hour, which received a Grammy nomination in 2011 for “Best Comedy Album.” In 2009, he received his first Grammy nomination for his album My Weakness Is Strong.

In addition to his Grammy-nominated stand-up work, Oswalt has also found success on the big screen. This December, he will appear in the comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Ben Stiller. In 2012, Oswalt was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for his brilliant performance in Jason Reitman’s film Young Adult, starring Charlize Theron. In 2009, he received critical acclaim for his performance in Robert Siegel’s Big Fan, which was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award; Oswalt earned a Gotham Award nomination for his performance.  On the small screen, Oswalt is known for his many memorable guest roles on TV shows, including “Parks and Recreation” (2013 TV Critics Choice Award winner), “Portlandia,” “Justified,” “Two and a Half Men,” and as the narrator of ABC’s new comedy “The Goldbergs.”

Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time is executive produced by Patton Oswalt, John Irwin and Generate’s Dave Rath. Bobcat Goldthwait directs and Casey Spira is the producer.  For EPIX, Ross Bernard is executive in charge, Valerie Bishop is production manager and Judy Pastore is consulting producer.   The special was produced by Comedy Central, which will host its basic cable premiere in April 2014.  Jonas Larsen and JoAnn Grigioni are the executives in charge of production for Comedy Central.
About EPIX

EPIX is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EpixHD.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox consoles, first on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) systems, first on Android tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

 

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Media Contacts:

EPIX                                                    FRANK PR

Marlea Willis                                        Clare Anne Darragh,ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

MWillis@epixhd.com                           Lina Plath, Lina@FrankPublicity.com

212.846.6748                                        646.861.0843

 

Danielle Manning

DManning@epixhd.com

212.846.7966

EPIX TO LAUNCH PREMIUM TV APP ON PLAYSTATION®4

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EPIX TO LAUNCH PREMIUM TV APP ON PLAYSTATION®4

 

EPIX Will Deliver Its Premium Entertainment Content to Authenticated Subscribers

 Beginning November 2013

 

NEW YORK, NY, November 7, 2013 – EPIX, the premium entertainment network, announced today that the EPIX app will be available on the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) system in November 2013. EPIX will be the first premium TV network to launch an authenticated app on the new PS4 system expanding the network’s current streaming deal with Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) from April 2013, which also includes the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system.

A leader in multiplatform availability, EPIX provides authenticated subscribers access to more than 3,000 titles on-demand, including a high definition lineup of top blockbusters – The Avengers, Skyfall, The Hunger Games, Flight, Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol, and more – plus classic Hollywood franchises including Star Trek, James Bond and Tyler Perry’s Madea.  The network also offers award-winning and thought-provoking original documentaries such as Amar’e Stoudemire: In the Moment, TWA Flight 800 and Schooled: The Price of College Sports, plusmusic and comedy specials featuring Madonna, Coldplay, Louis CK, Ben Stiller and more.

“We look forward to continuing our relationship with SCEA to offer subscribers a unique and unparalleled experience,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX CEO and President.  “EPIX is committed to providing the best content in every way consumers want it, and working with our technology and distribution partners to create better entertainment experiences across all platforms.”

The ability to stream full movies and concerts on the PS4 system is included as part of the EPIX premium subscription service available through cable, satellite and telco distributors.   The EPIX app will be available to PlayStation®Network members in the U.S. as a free download from PlayStation®Store.  For more information, please visit www.epix.com/ps4-on-epix-faq.

“EPIX is on the forefront of delivering its content to our customers. Its movies and original programming are available through our DISH Anywhere app, as well as devices like PS4 that our customers will soon have in their homes,” said Dave Shull, DISH executive vice president and chief commercial officer. “Together our goal is to deliver great content to our customers in as many ways as possible.”

 

About EPIX

EPIX® is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EPIX.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox 360®consoles and PlayStation®3 (PS3™), first on Android™ tablets and phones and first on Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Kindle Fire tablets, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EPIX.

 

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark, and “PS4” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 

 

Media Contacts:

 For EPIX

Marlea Willis

mwillis@epixhd.com

212-846-6748

 

Sloane & Company

Whit Clay

wclay@sloanepr.com

212-446-1864

 

For Sony Computer Entertainment America

JT Tidwell

jt_tidwell@playstation.sony.com

650-655-3572

 

EPIX CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE IMPROV IN THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY “THE IMPROV: 50 YEARS BEHIND THE BRICK WALL” WORLD PREMIERE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 AT 8PM ET

EPIX CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE IMPROV IN THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY

 

“THE IMPROV: 50 YEARS BEHIND THE BRICK WALL”

World Premiere Friday, December 6, 2013 at 8PM ET

History of America’s First Comedy Club, Features Interviews with

Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, Judd Apatow, Sarah Silverman, Kathy Griffin, Russell Brand

 and more

 

New York, NY, November 4, 2013 – Premium entertainment network EPIX, announced today that it has set Friday, December 6, at 8 PM ET, as the premiere date for the Original Documentary The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall.  In this one-hour special, narrated by Adam Sandler, the biggest names in stand-up comedy reveal the role the storied comedy club, the Improv, played in their road to stardom.  At times poignant, insightful and always funny, the special uses comics’ personal stories, home movies, photographs, and archival footage to weave a story fifty years in the making.

“I can’t think of a better way to showcase EPIX’s commitment to comedy than providing a stage for today’s greatest comedians to talk about their experiences performing at the renowned Improv,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX President and CEO.  “Part celebration, part master class, this documentary offers an unprecedented look into this art form and the artists who make us laugh.”

Comedians featured in the documentary include: Judd Apatow, Lewis Black, Russell Brand, Larry David, Jimmy Fallon, Kathy Griffin, Jay Leno, Richard Lewis, Bill Maher, Ray Romano, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, Damon Wayans, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans.  Improv founder Budd Friedman and general partner Mark Lonow are also interviewed.

Considered the first comedy club in America, the original Improv in New York City was the place Richard Pryor, George Carlin and Andy Kaufman developed their legendary acts. Other budding comedians flocked to the small club, hoping to follow in their idols’ footsteps.  The Improv Comedy Clubs are now in 26 cities across the country, including the famous Hollywood Improv.

The EPIX Original Documentary, The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall is a Spotted Dog Entertainment production in association with Improv West Associates.  The special is co-produced with Comedy Central.   Executive producers are Judy Pastore, Monica Bautista, Budd Friedman, Mark Lonow and Zoe Friedman; and the co-executive producer is Michael Rowe.  Ross Bernard is executive-in-charge of production for EPIX.

For more information about the special, go to http://press.epixhd.com/programming/the-improv-50-years-behind-the-brick-wall/

About EPIX

EPIX® is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EpixHD.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox 360®consoles, first on Android™ tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and first to launch in the U.S. on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system. EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Kindle Fire tablets, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EPIX.

 

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Media Contacts:                                                                                                          

EPIX                                                                                FRANK PR

Marlea Willis                                                 Clare Anne Darragh,ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

Mwillis@epixhd.com                                    Lina Plath, Lina@FrankPublicity.com

212.846.6748                                                (646) 861-0843

EPIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE LIFE OF BASKETBALL GREAT DWIGHT HOWARD

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EPIX Original Documentary Presents an Exclusive Look at the Life of Basketball Great Dwight Howard

 

Documentary Zeros in on the Hurdles and Milestones Faced on the Path to Becoming an NBA All Star

 

New York, NY, October 3, 2013 – EPIX is thrilled to offer fans across the nation a close-up look at the life and accomplishments of 7-time NBA All-Star and 3-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Dwight Howard, in the EPIX Original Documentary, EPIX Presents Dwight Howard: In the Moment. Premiering spring 2014, the documentary follows Howard during another transitional year in his NBA career and private life. Recruited to the Houston Rockets as they make a run for the 2014 NBA championship, Howard previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic after vaulting to the pros as the National High School Player of the Year from Atlanta, Georgia. The film traces his path to stardom and answers the question, ‘who is the real Dwight Howard?’

“Dwight Howard is one of the biggest names and greatest talents in basketball,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX CEO and President. “We are delighted to offer his fans a glimpse into his life beyond what is shown on the court.”

Dwight Howard commented, “The 2013/14 season is a pivotal year in my professional career.  I am excited about being a Houston Rocket and grateful for the opportunity to be seen in an in-depth manner.  I am happy to be working with the EPIX team, including award-winning documentarian, Ross Greenburg.”

Dwight signed with the Houston Rockets this off-season.    The In the Moment production team was there during the tumultuous times and decision making that took Dwight from the Lakers to the Houston Rockets after the 2013 season and behind the scenes with Dwight in LA, Houston and as he visited his Atlanta home.  Dwight Howard: In the Moment will retrace his youth and give viewers a glimpse into the difficult decisions he has made during his glory days in Orlando, his uneasy exit, his back surgery, tumultuous year in Los Angeles and his new lease on life in Houston.

 

EPIX Presents Dwight Howard: In the Momentis produced by legendary sports producer Ross Greenburg and is the third of EPIX’s “In the Moment” series. EPIX has also produced Amar’e Stoudemire: In the Moment and Lindsey Vonn: In the Moment which have both received high acclaim for showcasing what it takes to become the best in one’s league.

 

About EPIX

EPIX® is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EpixHD.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox 360®consoles, first on Android™ tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and soon to be the first to launch on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system. EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Kindle Fire tablets, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EpixHD.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EPIX.

 

Media Contacts:                                                                                             

EPIX                                                                                           SLOANE PR

Marlea Willis                                                                              Whit Clay

MWillis@epixhd.com                                                                  wclay@sloanepr.com

(212) 846-6748                                                                            (212) 446-1864

* * MEDIA ADVISORY * * NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL’S 2ND COMEDY ROUNDTABLE PRESENTED BY BEN STILLER

* * MEDIA ADVISORY * *

AN EPIX ORIGINAL COMEDY EVENT

WHAT | Nantucket Film Festival’s 2nd Comedy Roundtable presented by Ben Stiller in Association with EPIX and Red Hour Productions.

WHO | Ben Stiller, Mike Myers and Seth Meyers join Michael Ian Black at The Nantucket Film Festival’s All-Star Comedy Roundtable for a candid conversation about their past and the future of comedy.

WHEN | Airing on EPIX Exclusively Friday, October 25th at 8:00pm ET

RATED | TV-PG

RUNNING TIME | 60 Minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Mike Myers (AUSTIN POWERS, SHREK) and Seth Meyers (NBC’S SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE) join Ben in conversation moderated by Michael Ian Black (BURNING LOVE, WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER).  This EPIX Original set to premiere on the network this Fall, will be directed by Lance Bangs, American filmmaker, documentarian, and music video director who has created videos for Sonic  Youth, Nirvana, Green Day, and the Arcade Fire, to name a few.

Press Contact: FRANK PR | 646.861.0843
Tiffany Malloy | Tiffany@frankpublicity.com

ABOUT EPIX
EPIX® is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EpixHD.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox 360®consoles, first on Android™ tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and first to launch in the U.S. on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system. EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Kindle Fire tablets, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.  For more information about EPIX, go to www.EpixHD.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EPIX.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL VISIT: http://www.nantucketfilmfestival.org/

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RED HOUR PRODUCTIONS VISIT:http://redhourfilms.com/

EPIX BRINGS P!NK’S HUGELY SUCCESSFUL THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE TOUR TO FANS NATIONWIDE

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 EPIX BRINGS P!NK’S HUGELY SUCCESSFUL  THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE TOUR TO FANS NATIONWIDE

 Hailed By Admirers and Critics Alike To Be One of the Best Pop Tours Ever, The Sold-Out Show Continues When it Makes its World Premiere on EPIX, EpixHD.com and on EPIX apps

Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8PM

Just Named Billboard’s “Woman Of The Year,” P!nk makes her debut on EPIX

New York, NY (September 19, 2013) – Considered one of the best tours of a generation, P!nk traveled the world with over 103 shows in 13 countries to bring the sold-out show and amazing spectacle of The Truth About Love Tour (TALT) to hundreds of thousands of devotees.  Ecstatic fans will have a front row seat, when EPIX presents the World Premiere Concert Special, THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE TOUR, on Saturday, December 7, at 8PM, one week before P!nk ends her high energy tour.  The 1 hour and 50 minute concert was filmed during the Australian leg of the tour.  Pulling from her seven album repertoire, the show includes some of her biggest hits such as “Blow Me (One Last Kiss),” “F***in’ Perfect,” “Try,” “Raise Your Glass,” and “So What” and P!nk’s recent single, “Just Give Me A Reason” featuring Nate Ruess which reached #1 on both the Hot 100 Chart for 3 consecutive weeks and the Hot AC Chart for 9 consecutive weeks.

 

The critically-acclaimed The Truth About Love Tour is hallmarked by captivating theatrics and emotionally fueled performances that have secured P!nk’s place in history as one of the most spectacular performers working today.  P!nk collaborated with creative partner and show director Baz Halpin to produce a visually stunning stage production full of performance elements that are uniquely P!nk.  In THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE TOUR, P!nk sonically soars through pyrotechnic fueled vocals to tender vocal moments with action-packed surprises from start to finish.

 

P!nk’s seventh album, The Truth About Love debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 as well as in six  other countries. The album marks P!nk’s first #1 debut in the U.S. and a personal first week sales best. The album is certified platinum in the U.S. and was nominated for a 2013 Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. The Truth About Love produced the smash singles “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)”, “Try” and “Just Give Me A Reason” ft. Nate Ruess which marks P!nk’s 12th, 13th and 14th Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

 

Since her debut in 2000, P!nk has released seven albums (Can’t Take Me Home, M!ssundaztood, Try This, I’m Not Dead, Funhouse, Greatest Hits So Far!!!, and The Truth About Love), sold over 40 million albums, 65 million singles (nearly 20 million digital tracks), over 1 million DVDs worldwide and has had 14 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart (four at #1).  She is the recipient of three Grammy® Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, two MTV Europe Awards, and two People’s Choice Awards.

 

Below is a  link to THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE TOUR trailer.

 

 

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About EPIX


EPIX is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EpixHD.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox consoles, first on Android tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EpixHD.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Epix.

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‘SCHOOLED: THE PRICE OF COLLEGE SPORTS’ TO PREMIERE ON EPIX OCT. 16

This EPIX Original Documentary is Executive Produced by  Bobby Valentine, and Features Interviews with Domonique Foxworth (President, NFL Players Association), Arian Foster (NFL, Houston Texans), and Johnathan Franklin (NFL, Green Bay Packers) and other key voices discussing the Business of College Football and Basketball and the NCAA’s Treatment of Its Athletes 

New York (Sept. 12, 2013) – Today, premium network EPIX announced that it has set Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. ET as the premiere date for SCHOOLED: The Price of College Sports. The timely and controversial documentary will air on the network and will be available on all platforms including EPIX On Demand, EpixHD.com and EPIX apps on hundreds of devices including Xbox, PS3, Roku, iPads, iPhones and more.

SCHOOLED: THE PRICE OF COLLEGE SPORTS is a new original documentary that examines the provocative issues surrounding the business of college sports and the NCAA’s treatment of its athletes.  Pulitzer Prize winning civil rights scholar, Taylor Branch, bases the exposé on a controversial 2011 article that ran in The Atlantic “The Shame of College Sports”.  Narrated by actor Sam Rockwell, the documentaryweaves interviews, archival and behind-the-scenes footage to tell the story of how college sports has become a billion dollar industry built on athletes who are robbed of monetary privileges.  Those interviewed include: former college and NFL player and president of the NFL Players Association Domonique Foxworth, UCLA star and NBA player Ed O’Bannon, former University of Tennessee All-American and star running back for the Houston Texans Arian Foster, former UCLA standout now Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin, former UCLA punter now member of the Minnesota Vikings Jeff Locke and former University of North Carolina fullback Devon Ramsay, whose eligibility case was one of the most controversial in recent NCAA history. Also interviewed for the film are Emmy-winning sportscaster Bob Costas, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, New York Times reporter Joe Nocera and Dave Zirin of The Nation.  Sports Illustrated reporters Frank Deford, George Dohrmann, BJ Schecter and Michael Rosenberg join them; and longtime college sports marketing innovator Sonny Vaccaro is also featured in the film.

Mark Greenberg, EPIX President and CEO says, “The treatment of college athletes is an increasingly disturbing issue in the sports world. SCHOOLED: THE PRICE OF COLLEGE SPORTS does an excellent and responsible job of addressing a controversial issue and creating a springboard for discussion.”

When first published Branch’s article set off a firestorm of controversy and admiration. At the time, Sports Illustrated’s Frank Deford said the story “may well be the most important article ever written about college sports.”  Branch, who also appears in the documentary, argues that decades of greed and self-interest have finally caught up with the NCAA and that the organization is poised to collapse under the weight of its own hypocrisy.

For more information about SCHOOLED: THE PRICE OF COLEGE SPORTS, go to http://press.epixhd.com/ or epixhd.com.  The Twitter handle is @schooledfilm.

SCHOOLED: THE PRICE OF COLLEGE SPORTS is an EPIX Original Documentary.  It is executive produced by Bobby Valentine (former Major League Baseball manager and now Director of Athletics at Sacred Heart University); and produced by Andrew J. Muscato, Taylor Branch, and Domonique Foxworth (former college and NFL player and now head of the NFL Players Association). Ross Finkel, Jon Paley and Trevor Martin are the directors.  Jill Burkhart is the EPIX Executive-in-charge of Production.

About EPIX
EPIX® is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic librarytitles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EpixHD.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox 360®consoles, first on Android™ tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and first to launch in the U.S. on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems. EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Kindle Fire tablets, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

 

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EpixHD.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EpixHD.

 

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EPIX ANNOUNCES A NEW SPORTS INTERVIEW SERIES “PERSONAL WITH BILL RHODEN”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPIX ANNOUNCES A NEW SPORTS INTERVIEW SERIES “PERSONAL WITH BILL RHODEN”

 

HOSTED BY AWARD-WINNING NEW YORK TIMES SPORTS COLUMNIST BILL RHODEN,

SERIES LAUNCHES WITH BOXING GREAT OSCAR DE LA HOYA

 

New York, NY (September 4, 2013) – EPIX, the premium entertainment network, announced today that it will premiere a new special series, Personal with Bill Rhoden, featuring revealing interviews with popular athletes and sports enthusiasts. In each 30-minute episode, notables will disclose more information than ever before about their lives beyond the statistics and awards. Hosted by Bill Rhoden, an award-winning sports journalist with the New York Times, Personal with Bill Rhoden will premiere early next year on EPIX, on demand, online at EpixHD.com and EPIX apps on PS3, Xbox, Roku players, iPads and more.

The series begins with an intimate conversation between Rhoden and famed boxer and Olympic Gold Medalist Oscar De La Hoya.  Viewers will learn first hand about De La Hoya’s inspirations, including how and why he built a new life for himself following his time in the ring.  Upcoming Personal with Bill Rhoden subjects will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Personal with Bill Rhoden will be one of a kind,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX President and CEO.  “We love sports and are devoted to raising the bar on sports programming through specials such as this, which allow us to bring our viewers even deeper into the lives and stories of our heroes.”

Personal with Bill Rhoden is co-executive produced by Seth G. Abraham and Tim Braine, and directed by Paul Fuentes. Abraham, who formerly headed up HBO Sports, Time Warner Sports and was the President of Madison Square Garden, founded Starship SA LLC in 2004.  Braine is a multi-award winning producer of televised sports, documentaries and comedy for HBO.  Fuentes has directed hundreds of national commercials and promos as well as written & directed original content for brands and corporations including HP, Sony®, HBO, Arm & Hammer®, Glad, Showtime, ESPN and CBS.

“I have wanted to create an interview program like this for 30 years,” said Abraham.  “Bill Rhoden is one of the most insightful, inquisitive journalists covering sports today.  Under his guidance you will see sports through a broader prism.”

Personal with Bill Rhoden is an Epix Original Special produced by Starship SA, LLC.  Ross Bernard is the Executive-in-charge of production for EPIX.

 

 About EPIX

EPIX is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices. Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with online accessibility for subscribers through EpixHD.com, EPIX pioneered the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox consoles, first on Android tablets and phones, first on Roku® players and is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™ players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications and Verizon FiOS.

 

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EpixHD.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EPIX.

 

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