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EPIX TAKES A NEW SLATE OF COMEDY PROGRAMMING TO THE STAGE STARRING SOME OF TODAY’S WITTIEST AND MOST CUTTING-EDGE STAND-UP COMICS

EPIX TAKES A NEW SLATE OF COMEDY PROGRAMMING TO THE STAGE STARRING SOME OF TODAY’S WITTIEST AND MOST CUTTING-EDGE STAND-UP COMICS 

Jim Norton, Jim Breuer and Lisa Lampanelli Star in The Comedy Lineup Beginning April 24

New York, NY, February 10, 2015 – Premium TV network EPIX announced today that stand-up’s biggest and most off-the-wall comics Jim Norton, Jim Breuer and Lisa Lampanelli will star in three new hour-long Original Comedy Events.  The laughter begins on April 24 with Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate, followed by Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy on May 29 and Lisa Lampanelli: Back to the Drawing Board on June 26.  These specials will be available exclusively on EPIX and across all EPIX platforms including online, on demand and via the EPIX app.

Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate – World Television Premiere: Friday, April 24, at 10pm ET/PT, 9C

Returning to the Somerville Theatre in Boston, MA, for his third consecutive EPIX special, Norton takes on the twisted state of the 21st century. With his customarily caustic point-of-view, Norton tackles everything from Bill Cosby to nude photos to the firing of his radio co-host Anthony Cumia. Join the conversation about Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate on Twitter with #NortonOnEPIX.

Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy – World Television Premiere: Friday, May 29, at 10pm ET/PT, 9C

Filmed at The Paramount in Huntington, NY, Breuer’s new special focuses on what his life (and all of our lives) truly consist of: dealing with the elderly, becoming our parents’ caretakers, parenting teenagers, and what it takes to be a “marriage warrior.”   As an added bonus, Breuer also sheds some light on what it’s like to perform on “heavy metal-themed” cruises. It’s not nearly as glamorous as one might think.  Join the conversation about Jim Breuer: Comic Frenzy on Twitter with #ComicFrenzy.

Lisa Lampanelli: Back to the Drawing Board – World Television Premiere: Friday, June 26, at 10pm ET/PT, 9C

In Lisa Lampanelli’s fifth stand-up special, “Back to the Drawing Board,” the world’s edgiest insult comic is new, improved, and funnier than ever. Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean not only has a radically different look after her 100-pound weight loss and funky haircut, she’s newly divorced and has re-started her life as an over-50 single “girl.” Lisa combines deeply personal bits about her recent life challenges with her trademark audience insults, and the result is a hilarious, insightful blend that is her most revealing, clever, and hysterical stand-up special yet! Join the conversation about Lisa Lampanelli: Back to the Drawing Board on Twitter with #DrawingBoard.

“We are excited to spotlight the work of Norton, Breuer and Lampanelli and their creative, take-no-prisoners, make-no-apologies approach to stand-up comedy,” said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO, EPIX.  “What distinguishes EPIX in this arena is that we celebrate stand-up by letting comics do what they do best, in their favorite environments, and present their work to our viewers uncut and uncensored.”

EPIX is known for its all-star roster of stand-up specials. Previous featured headliners include: Russell Brand, Dennis Miller, Lewis Black, Jenny McCarthy, Patton Oswalt, Louis C. K., Jim Norton, Tom Papa, Jim Jefferies, Sherri Shepherd, Jim Breuer and Eddie Izzard.  EPIX’s commitment to the craft of comedy also includes the EPIX 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.

For photos and more information about EPIX’s Original Comedy Events go to: http://press.epixhd.com.

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on XBOX 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX), Google+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX), Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

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Media Contacts:

EPIX                                                                                                 

Marlea Willis MWillis@epixhd.com

212.846.6748

 

FRANK PR

Clare Anne Darragh ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

Lina Plath Lina@FrankPublicity.com

646.861.0843

 

BRIGADE

Jennifer Hewell jennifer@brigademarketing.com

917-551-5846

Jim Gerlach jimg@brigademarketing.com

917-551-5847

KATY PERRY BRINGS HER GAME TO EPIX WITH THE WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE OF KATY PERRY: THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR

KATY PERRY BRINGS HER GAME TO EPIX WITH THE WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE OF

KATY PERRY: THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR

 

Fresh Off Her Super Bowl XLIX Half-time Performance and Current World Tour,

the Pop Superstar Will Bring Her Acclaimed Concert to EPIX on

 Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 8PM as Part of the EPIX Free Preview Weekend

New York, NY (February 2, 2015) – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that it will spotlight the chart-topping pop icon when it presents the World Television Premiere of KATY PERRY: THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR, on Saturday, March 28, at 8PM.  Therecently filmed, high-energy, two-hour Concert Special, will air during the EPIX Free Preview Weekend (March 26-29) and features Katy performing her biggest hits from “I Kissed a Girl” to “Dark Horse.”

 

EPIX subscribers will be able to watch the special across all EPIX platforms—on air, online, on demand and via the EPIX app.  Non EPIX subscribers will be able to watch the special online at EPIX.com, via the EPIX app and in markets where the Free Preview will be carried by Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-Verse and other EPIX affiliates.  The premiere of the concert film will also be available as a Live Free Stream via the official EPIX and Katy Perry Facebook pages.

Mark Greenberg, President and CEO, EPIX said: “Katy put so much into this show.  Her explosive performances, fiery artistry and fun sense of style never fail to delight audiences.  Showcasing talent of this caliber is what EPIX is all about.  We are committed to offering our viewers the highest level of programming– across all platforms, and providing them with front row access to the most exciting music concerts touring the globe today.”

Katy Perry said: “After over 100 shows and counting on The Prismatic World Tour, I’m thrilled to now be partnering with EPIX to share this incredible show with everyone at home in the U.S. If you thought the 12 1/2 minutes at the Super Bowl were a feast for the eyes, imagine what you’ll get in this 2-hour show!”

Katy — currently touring the globe on The Prismatic World Tour — took a break to headline Super Bowl XLIX’s half-time show to glowing reviews.  The Prismatic World Tour continues to be a hugely successful global spectacle, with 17 sold-out arenas in the UK, 66 in North America and 25 in Australia/New Zealand during 2014.  The tour continues in 2015 throughout Europe, Asia and South America where Katy will headline “Rock in Rio” in Brazil on September 25.

KATY PERRY: THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR is a sensory explosion of eye-popping theatrics and infectious pop tracks that secured Perry’s place as one of the most captivating performers working today. Directed for the stage by Baz Halpin, the tour is a collaboration with Katy that offers fans a visually stunning production that captures her fun-loving attitude and artistic appeal.

Join the conversation on Twitter about KATY PERRY: THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR with #PrismaticOnEPIX. For more information, visit http://www.epixhd.com/movie/katy-perry-the-prismatic-world-tour/ .

Katy Perry cemented her status as a best-selling superstar with the global success of her second studio album, Teenage Dream, which debuted at No. 1 in eight countries and spent more than two years on Billboard‘s Top 200 album sales chart. She became the only female artist to have five No. 1 singles from one album on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (“California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “Firework,” “E.T.” and “Last Friday Night”). The special edition, “Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection,” added “Part of Me” and “Wide Awake” to Katy’s list of nine Top 40 chart-toppers (dating back to her multi-platinum debut album, 2008’s One of the Boys, which generated four hit singles: “I Kissed A Girl,” “Hot N Cold,” “Thinking of You” and “Waking Up In Vegas”).

“Roar,” the first single from her new album, Prism, became Katy’s 10th No. 1 Top 40 track after debuting at No. 1 on iTunes in 68 countries with 557,024 downloads in its first week of release, the biggest digital song sales week of 2013.  A successful follow-up single, “Unconditionally,” was released in late 2013, followed by “Dark Horse,” which helped Katy set the record at Top 40 for most total weeks (46) at No. 1 in the Billboard airplay chart’s archives, and makes her the only artist in 2014 with top spins at three different radio station formats (Top 40, Hot AC and AC radio).  She is the first artist to surpass the 75 million digital award threshold, counting digital downloads and on-demand streams ­ 20 million ahead of any other artist.

Katy Perry is the latest artist to join the stellar roster of concert specials on EPIX. Past performances include: P!NK: The Truth About Love Tour, Madonna: The MDNA Tour, Coldplay Live 2012, Usher: Live From London, Britney Spears: Femme Fatale, Seth McFarlane: Music is Better Than Words and Madonna Sticky & Sweet Tour: Live From Buenos Aires.

For press information visit: http://press.epixhd.com.

 

KATY PERRY: THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR is an EPIX Original Concert Special directed by Russell Thomas, and produced by Done + Dusted with Katy Perry and Direct Management Group. For EPIX, Ross Bernard is the Executive Producer, Valerie Bishop is the Associate Producer and Lauren Zucker is the Consulting Producer.

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on XBOX 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX), Google+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX), Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

 

EPIX PRESENTS ROAD TO THE NHL STADIUM SERIES™ BROUGHT TO YOU BY COORS LIGHT

EPIX PRESENTS ROAD TO THE NHL STADIUM SERIES™ BROUGHT TO YOU BY COORS LIGHT

U.S. TELEVISION PREMIERE ON FEBRUARY 3 at 10pm ET/PT, 9C

Free Live Stream of Each Episode Available to U.S. Audiences via EPIX.com and NHL.com 

New York, NY, January 26, 2015 – EPIX Presents Road To the NHL Stadium Series™ brought to you by Coors Light will make its U.S. Television Premiere on EPIX February 3 at 10pm ET/PT, 9C with four weekly episodes focused on the reigning Stanley Cup® Champion Los Angeles Kings and their division rivals, the San Jose Sharks, as they prepare for the 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ at Levi’s® Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, February 21. This series follows the popular EPIX Presents Road To the NHL Winter Classic™ that premiered on the network in December 2014.

The series and digital all-access pass will be supported with an integrated marketing campaign including national and local TV, print, radio, outdoor, paid and promotional digital advertising and aggressive social media outreach. Coors Light joins the series as presenting sponsor.

Watch a clip about EPIX Presents Road To the NHL Stadium Series™ brought to you by Coors Light: http://epx.ms/1yoNR8P.

The NHL / EPIX partnership is a commitment to deliver unprecedented reach to the loyal NHL base of almost 60 million U.S. hockey fans with a unique digital all-access free pass to see the entire series. Fans are able to stream each episode live as it premieres on EPIX via the following digital platforms:

·       Online at http://www.epix.com/nhl, NHL.com and the Sharks and Kings websites

·       Via the EPIX and NHL Facebook pages

·       Via the official app of the NHL available on Android and iOS

·       Via the official EPIX App on Android, iOS, XBOX 360, PS3, PS4, Roku and Windows 8

Non-EPIX subscribers in the United States who want to stream the series online, on demand, or via their game consoles or mobile devices will have the ability to register for a limited free trial to the EPIX service at: http://www.epix.com/freetrial/nhl.

Produced by 52-time Emmy® award winner Ross Greenburg, the series will provide viewers with a sports tech driven, intimate look at these athletes–in their professional and personal settings, capturing all the action, drama, heartaches, and triumphs as they unfold.

Series Schedule:

EPIX PRESENTS ROAD TO THE NHL STADIUM SERIES™ BROUGHT TO YOU BY COORS LIGHT

Premiere – Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 10pm ET/PT, 9C

Episode 2 – Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 10pm ET/PT, 9C

Episode 3 – Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10pm ET/PT, 9C

Episode 4- Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10pm ET/PT, 9C

Join the conversation about #StadiumSeries on Twitter at http://twitter.com/EpixHDand http://twitter.com/NHL, on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/EPIXand http://Facebook.com/NHL.

To learn more visit the official websites of EPIX (http://www.epix.com) and the NHL (http://www.NHL.com).

For more information about the series and to download a PDF of the Press Brochure go to: http://press.epixhd.com.

EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Stadium Series™ brought to you by Coors Lightis an EPIX Original series. Ross Greenburg is the executive producer; Johnson McKelvy is the coordinating producer; Fritz Mitchell is the senior producer; Mike Greenburg, Alicia Zubikowski, Peter Rogaris, and Jonathan Fierro are the producers; Aaron Cohen is the writer; Peter Franchella is the director of photography; and John Sands and Wayne Sharpe are the composers.  Mark Greenberg and Ross Bernard are the executive producers for EPIX, Jill Burkhart is the producer for EPIX, and Valerie Bishop is the associate producer for EPIX.

About the NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 30 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League’s international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters, vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Each year the NHL entertains more than 250 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 10 million fans on its social platforms; and more than 300 million fans online at NHL.com. In Canada, the 2014-15 season marks the beginning of a landmark 12-year broadcast and multimedia agreement with Rogers Communications, which includes national rights to NHL games on all platforms in all languages. In the United States, the NHL is in the fourth season of its 10-year agreement with NBC and NBCSN, the 10th consecutive season both networks have served as national television partners. The NHL is committed to giving back to the community with programs including: Hockey is for Everyone™, which supports nonprofit youth hockey organizations across North America; Hockey Fights Cancer™, raising money for local and national cancer organizations; NHL Green™, which is committed to pursuing sustainable business practices; and a partnership with the You Can Play Project, which is committed to supporting the LGBT community and fighting homophobia in sports. The NHL received three 2014 Sports Business Awards: “Sports League of the Year,” “Sports Executive of the Year” recognizing Commissioner Gary Bettman, and “Sports Event of the Year” for the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®. For more information, visit NHL.com.

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on XBOX 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX), Google+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX),Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and the NHL Winter Classic logo, Road To The NHL Winter Classic, NHL Stadium Series name and logo and Road To The NHL Stadium Series are trademarks of the National Hockey League.  NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams.  © NHL 2015.  All Rights Reserved.

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Media Contacts:

EPIX        

Marlea Willis MWillis@epixhd.com

212.846.6748

NHL

John Dellapina JDellapina@nhl.com   

212.789.2115

Nirva Milord NMilord@nhl.com

212.789.2123

FAVORITO PR

Joe Favorito fatherknickerbocker1@yahoo.com

201.746.0005

FRANK PR

Clare Anne Darragh ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

Lina Plath Lina@FrankPublicity.com

646.861.084

ALLIED – THA, San Francisco office

Mike Olcese molcese@alliedtha.com 415-591-9612

Erin Lim elim@alliedtha.com 415-591-9606

BRIGADE

Jennifer Hewell jennifer@brigademarketing.com 917-551-5846

Jim Gerlach  jimg@brigademarketing.com 917-551-5847

 

EPIX DOCUMENTARY INVESTIGATES THE ARREST OF ROSS ULBRICHT, THE ALLEGED “DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS” — FOUNDER OF ONLINE BLACK MARKET SILK ROAD, IN THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY “DEEP WEB”

EPIX DOCUMENTARY INVESTIGATES THE ARREST OF ROSS ULBRICHT,

THE ALLEGED “DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS” — FOUNDER OF ONLINE BLACK MARKET SILK ROAD,

 IN THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY “DEEP WEB”

 WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE SPRING 2015 

Features Exclusive Participation of the Ulbricht Family And Their Defense

‪New York, NY (JANUARY 20, 2015) – Premium TV network EPIX announced today that its Original Documentary Deep Web, chronicling one of the most important and riveting digital crime sagas of the century — the October 2013 arrest of Ross William Ulbricht — will feature exclusive interviews with the Ulbricht family including Lyn and Kirk Ulbricht, Ross’ parents who have become public advocates for digital rights and due process. Ulbricht, the 30-year-old entrepreneur alleged to be “Dread Pirate Roberts” — founder of Silk Road, the notorious online black market best known for drug trafficking, is currently on trial in New York.  The feature-length documentary explores the inside story of the investigation and unveils how the brightest minds and thought leaders behind the Deep Web and Bitcoin are now caught in the crosshairs of the battle for control of a future inextricably linked to technology. The film also brings into question an individual’s rights to Internet Freedom.  The film is written, directed and produced by Alex Winter (Downloaded); produced by Glen Zipper and Marc Schiller; and the executive producer is Seth Gordon. Deep Web will make its World Television Premiere on EPIX Spring 2015.

Deep Web will also serve up the core architects of the Deep Web; anarchistic cryptographers who developed the Deep Web’s tools for the military in the early 1990s; the dissident journalists and whistleblowers who immediately sought refuge in this seemingly secure environment; and the figures behind the rise of Silk Road, which combines the security of the Deep Web with the anonymity of cryptocurrency. Interviewees include: Joshua Dratel, Ulbricht’s lawyer; Andy Greenberg, technology writer for Wired, author of This Machine Kills Secrets and the first reporter to interview “Dread Pirate Roberts”); Cody Wilson, a crypto-anarchist known for his development of the “3D printed gun;” Gavin Andresen, chief scientist at the Bitcoin Foundation; Andrew Lewman, the Executive Director of Tor, a suite of tools that allows users to access content on the internet anonymously; and Todd Shipley, a cyber and high tech crimes expert.

Here is an advanced clip from Deep Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AudR43ttdZY

Here is a first-look at the EPIX teaser for Deep Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV6ePZ6SmL4

Deep Web Glossary of Terms:

  • Deep Web – the vast section of the World Wide Web that is not discoverable by means of standard search engines, including password-protected or dynamic pages and encrypted networks.
  • Dark Net – a section of the deep web that is inhabited by various entities who desire to communicate anonymously.
  • Cryptocurrency – a digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank (eg. Bitcoin).
  • Dread Pirate Roberts – the online pseudonym of the creator and manager of the online marketplace Silk Road.
  •  Silk Road – an online black market that allowed users to browse anonymously and securely without potential traffic monitoring.
  • Surface Web (or Clear Net) – portion of the World Wide Web that is available to the general public, and for indexing by a search engine.
  • Tor – a free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security (only way into the dark net).
  • Tor Hidden Services – a tor-based function within the dark net that serves as an alternate Internet, with URL’s ending in .onion as opposed to .com or .net.

 

Deep Web is an EPIX Original Documentary written, directed and produced by Alex Winter with Marc Schiller and Glen Zipper also serving as producers. Winter and Schiller previously worked together on the documentary Downloaded, about the rise and fall of Napster.  Zipper’s prior credits include the Academy Award® winning Undefeated and the Grammy Award® winning Foo Fighters: Back and Forth.   Seth Gordon (Print the Legend, Mitt, Freakonomics and Undefeated) is the executive producer, Andy Greenberg is the consulting producer, and Dan Swietlik (Sicko and An Inconvenient Truth) is the editor. Jill Burkhart and Ross Bernard are the executive producers for EPIX.

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on Chromecast, XBox 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  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+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX), Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

Media Contacts:

EPIX                                                

Marlea Willis

MWillis@epixhd.com

212.846.6748

 

FRANK PR

Clare Anne Darragh, ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

Lina Plath, Lina@FrankPublicity.com

646.861.0843

EPIX NAMES JOCELYN DIAZ AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

 EPIX NAMES JOCELYN DIAZ AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING 

Former Walt Disney Executive Joins Premium Network to Advance Original Series Development and Production 

NEW YORK, NY (January 13, 2015) – EPIX, the first premium entertainment network created to capitalize on the “TV Everywhere” era, today announced that it has named Jocelyn Diaz, former Vice President of Production at Walt Disney Studios, as Executive Vice President for Original Programming. Ms. Diaz, a specialist in drama series development and production, has more than 12 years’ experience launching, producing, and overseeing the successful execution of award-winning series and films at Walt Disney, HBO, and ABC Television.

“At EPIX, our core strategy has always been to tell great stories, whether it’s through powerful documentaries like The Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football or series for passionate fans like The Road to the NHL Winter Classic. With Jocelyn on board, we’re going to be able to take this to a new level with original scripted series that resonate with our viewers,” said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO of EPIX. “To be successful at originals you must be authentic – and that’s exactly what Jocelyn brings to the table.”

“I am thrilled to join EPIX and its wonderful team,” said Ms. Diaz.  “I look forward to overseeing strategy for our original series and meeting consumer needs on their terms with compelling content and original series that provide a unique and full-spectrum entertainment experience.”

In her previous role at Walt Disney Studios, Ms. Diaz oversaw all aspects of live action feature development and production, including Into the Woodsand Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Prior to that, she was Head of Drama Series and Vice President at HBO, where she managed dramatic pilot and series development and launches, including Boardwalk Empire and Big Love. She also worked on the award-winning series Lost, Ugly Betty, Pushing Daisies, NYPD Blue, The Practice and The Drew Carey Show while at ABC Television.

She holds a BA in English and Spanish Literature from the University of Virginia.

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on Chromecast, XBox 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  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+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX), Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

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Contact:

Hayley Milbourn

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EPIX PRESENTS THE WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE OF THE CINEMATIC BLOCKBUSTER “NOAH” ON JANUARY 18 AT 8PM ET/PT

MEDIA ALERT:

EPIX PRESENTS THE WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE OF THE CINEMATIC BLOCKBUSTER

“NOAH” ON JANUARY 18 AT 8PM ET/PT

 Darren Aronofsky Directs Tale of a Man, an Ark and a Great Flood

New York, NY, JANUARY 12, 2015 – Premium entertainment network EPIX is offering movie fans the ultimate origin story when it presents the World Television Premiere of Noah, based on the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark and the Great Flood from the Book of Genesis, on Sunday, January 18, at 8:00PM ET/PT.

The modern blockbuster was directed by Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream, The Wrestler, Black Swan) and stars Academy Award® winners Russell Crowe (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind) as Noah, Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind), Sir Anthony Hopkins (The Silence of the Lambs, Nixon) along with Emma Watson (My Week with Marilyn, Harry Potter film series). The acclaimed film touches on classic Biblical themes including sin, judgment, righteousness, mercy and forgiveness.  For more information about the film on EPIX visit http://www.epix.com/movie/noah/.

EPIX is the premium entertainment network that delivers the biggest movies, newest releases, classic movies, original documentaries, music and comedy events anytime and anywhere — on TV, on demand, online and on the go across hundreds of devices.   Owned by three of the biggest movie studios – Viacom’s Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer — EPIX is the exclusive home to some of the biggest Hollywood hits: The Wolf of Wall Street; The Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues; World War Z; Skyfall, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa; Star Trek Into Darkness and thousands more.  For more information about the movies

 For press information and artwork about Noah go to http://press.epixhd.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+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX), Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on Chromecast, XBox 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  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+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX), Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

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EPIX TO LAUNCH PREMIUM TV APP ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST

EPIX Will Deliver Its Premium Entertainment Content to Authenticated Subscribers Beginning November 2014

 New York, NY – (November 25, 2014) – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced that it is launching its EPIX app on Google Chromecast today, the latest step in its continued leadership in the expansion of TV Everywhere. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on XBOX 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.

Authenticated subscribers will have streaming access to EPIX’s unmatched, on-demand mix of over 3,000 movies including big Hollywood franchises The Hunger Games, James Bond, and Star Trek plus innovative original programming including The Road to the NHL Winter Classic & The Road To The NHL Stadium Series; Russell Brand: Messiah Complex; and Hollywood Sessions, co-produced with the Los Angeles Times.

“The marrying of EPIX premium entertainment with Chromecast’s easy-to-use device offers a unique and unparalleled experience.  With this partnership,  we’re continuing to build on our momentum of delivering great programming how, when and where viewers want to see it,” said Keary Hanan, EPIX SVP Digital Programming and Production.

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on XBOX 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  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+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX),Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

 

EPIX TEAMS WITH NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE FOR TWO-PART SERIES, DEBUTING IN DECEMBER 2014

EPIX Teams with National Hockey League for Two-Part, Eight-Episode Series,

EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Winter Classic & EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Stadium Series 

Road to the NHL Winter Classic Premieres on Dec. 16 at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Road to the NHL Stadium Series Premieres on Feb. 3 at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Free Live Stream of Each Episode Available to U.S. Audiences via EPIX.com and NHL.com

 New York, NY, November 19, 2014 – EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Winter Classic™ and EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Stadium Series™, a two-part original series from premium TV network EPIX and the National Hockey League, will bring U.S. viewers onto the ice and behind-the-scenes with the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals as they prepare to compete in the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®, and the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks on their road to the 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™.

EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Winter Classic will make its U.S. Television Premiere on EPIX December 16 at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT with four weekly episodes following the Blackhawks and the Capitals through regular season games as they get ready to face off in the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® outdoor game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on New Year’s Day, January 1.

EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Stadium Serieswill make its U.S. Television Premiere on EPIX February 3 at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT with four weekly episodes focused on the reigning Stanley Cup® Champion Kings and their division rivals, the Sharks, as they prepare for the 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on February 21.

The series and digital all-access pass will be promoted via TV, print, radio, outdoor and digital advertising and social media.  Here is a link to the NHL Winter Classic spot: http://youtu.be/cS90amgK6ls.

 The NHL / EPIX partnership will deliver unprecedented reach to the NHL base of almost 60 million U.S. hockey fans with a unique digital all-access free pass to view the entire series.  Fans will be able to stream each episode live as it premieres on EPIX via the following digital platforms:

  • Online at http://www.epix.com/nhl and NHL.com
  • Via the EPIX and NHL Facebook pages
  • Via the official app of the NHL available on Android and iOS
  • Via the official EPIX App on Android, iOS, XBOX 360, PS3, PS4, Roku and Windows 8

 

Non EPIX subscribers in the U.S. who wish to stream the series on demand and across their respective devices will have the ability to register for a limited free trial to the service at EPIX.com.

Produced by 52-time Emmy award winner Ross Greenburg, the series will provide viewers an intimate look at these athletes–in their professional and personal settings, capturing all the action, drama, heartaches, and triumphs as they unfold.

Series Schedule:

EPIX PRESENTS ROAD TO THE NHL WINTER CLASSIC

Premiere – Tuesday, Dec. 16at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Episode 2 – Tuesday, Dec. 23at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Episode 3 – Tuesday, Dec. 30at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Episode 4 – Tuesday, Jan. 6at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

 

EPIX PRESENTS ROAD TO THE NHL STADIUM SERIES

Premiere – Tuesday, Feb. 3at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Episode 2 – Tuesday, Feb. 10at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Episode 3 – Tuesday, Feb. 17at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Episode 4- Tuesday, Feb. 24at 10pm ET/PT, 9CT

Join the conversation about #WinterClassic and #StadiumSeries on Twitter at http://twitter.com/EpixHD and http://twitter.com/NHL; on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/EPIXand http://Facebook.com/NHL. To learn more visit the official websites of EPIX (http://www.epix.com) and the NHL (http://www.NHL.com).

 For more information about the series and to access the Press Brochure visit http://press.epixhd.com/programming/epix-presents-road-to-the-nhl-winter-classic/ . To download a PDF of the booklet go to: http://press.epixhd.com.

EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Winter Classic and EPIX Presents Road To The NHL Stadium Seriesare EPIX Original series. Ross Greenburg is the executive producer, Johnson McKelvy is the coordinating producer, Fritz Mitchell is the senior producer, Mike Greenburg, Alicia Zubikowski, Peter Rogaris and Jonathan Fierro are the producers, Aaron Cohen is the writer, Peter Franchella is the director of photography and John Sands and Wayne Sharpe are the composers.  Ross Bernard is the executive producer for EPIX, Jill Burkhart is the producer for EPIX and Valerie Bishop is the associate producer for EPIX.

About the NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 30 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League’s international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters, vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Every yearthe NHL entertains more than 250 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 10 million fans on its social platforms; and more than 300 million fans online at NHL.com. In Canada, the 2014-15 season marks the beginning of a landmark 12-year broadcast and multimedia agreement with Rogers Communications, which includes national rights to NHL games on all platforms in all languages. In the U.S., the NHL is in the fourth season of its 10-year agreement with NBC and NBCSN, the 10th consecutive season both networks have served as national television partners. The NHL is committed to giving back to the community with programs including: Hockey is for Everyone™, which supports nonprofit youth hockey organizations across North America; Hockey Fights Cancer™, raising money for local and national cancer organizations; NHL Green™, which is committed to pursuing sustainable business practices; and a partnership with the You Can Play Project, which is committed to supporting the LGBT community and fighting homophobia in sports. The NHL received three 2014 Sports Business Awards: “Sports League of the Year,” “Sports Executive of the Year” recognizing Commissioner Gary Bettman, and “Sports Event of the Year” for the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®. For more information, visit NHL.com.

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on XBOX 360, PlayStation®, iOS, Android tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  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+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX),Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX) and Vine (https://vine.co/EPIX).

NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and the NHL Winter Classic logo, Road To The NHL Winter Classic, NHL Stadium Series name and logo and Road To The NHL Stadium Series are trademarks of the National Hockey League.  NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams.  © NHL 2014.  All Rights Reserved.

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Marlea Willis MWillis@epixhd.com

212.846.6748

 

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John Dellapina JDellapina@nhl.com

212.789.2115

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FRANK PR

Clare Anne Darragh, ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

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646.861.0843

 

ALLIED – THA, DC office:

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ALLIED – THA, Chicago office:

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ALLIED – THA, San Francisco office:

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EPIX PRESENTS DWIGHT HOWARD: IN THE MOMENT AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE LIFE OF NBA ALL-STAR DWIGHT HOWARD

EPIX PRESENTS DWIGHT HOWARD: IN THE MOMENT 

AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE LIFE OF NBA ALL-STAR DWIGHT HOWARD 

The Original Documentary Makes its World Television Premiere on November 12 at 8PM ET/PT

New York, NY (November 5, 2014) – Premium entertainment network EPIX will provide basketball fans courtside seats to Dwight Howard In the Moment, an EPIX Original Documentary that follows Dwight’s path from a small-town kid becoming a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, to his fall from grace and road to redemption. Dwight Howard In the Moment makes its World Television Premiere on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT.

The number one pick in the 2004 NBA draft, straight out of a tiny high school in Atlanta, Georgia, Dwight joined the Orlando Magic and began a meteoric rise, quickly becoming one of the top 10 most recognizable athletes in the world and earning a reputation as charismatic, intensely competitive, and unwaveringly loyal.

For the first time, viewers will see how Dwight, known for his smile, dunks, Superman cape, and charity work, found himself in uncharted waters. From his glory days with Orlando and his season-ending back surgery, to his tumultuous year with the L.A. Lakers, to his fresh start in Houston, Dwight was tested physically, mentally, and emotionally. Dwight Howard In the Moment takes us through these key moments, showing us how he emerged from his ordeals a more mature, confident player and person.

Today, Dwight is back, most notably with his dominant performance in last year’s tough playoff series, and his continued pursuit of a championship with the Rockets.

“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 is the latest sports figure profiled in the “In the Moment” series.  Past athletes include David Ortiz, Amar’e Stoudemire and Lindsey Vonn.  Join the conversation about #InTheMoment on Twitter http://Twitter.com/EpixHD, on Facebook http://Facebook.com/EPIX and on EPIX.com www.epix.com/epix-presents-dwight-howard-in-the-moment.

Dwight Howard In the Momentis directed by Ross Greenburg.  Executive Producers are Matthew Weaver and Michael D. Ratner and Ross Bernard is executive-in-charge of production for EPIX.

For additional press information and artwork go to http://press.epixhd.com/programming/dwight-howard-in-the-moment/

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on Xbox, PlayStation®, Android tablets and phones, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  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+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

Media Contacts:

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Marlea Willis MWillis@epixhd.com

212.846.6748

 

FAVORITO PR

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201.746.0005

 

FRANK PR

Clare Anne Darragh ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

Lina Plath Lina@FrankPublicity.com

646.861.0843

EPIX OFFERS EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE LIFE OF NBA ALL-STAR DWIGHT HOWARD

EPIX PRESENTS DWIGHT HOWARD: IN THE MOMENT 

AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE LIFE OF NBA ALL-STAR DWIGHT HOWARD

The Original Documentary Makes its World Television Premiere on November 12 at 8PM ET/PT

New York, NY (October 22, 2014) – Premium entertainment network EPIX will provide basketball fans courtside seats to Dwight Howard In the Moment, an EPIX Original Documentary that follows Dwight’s path from a small-town kid becoming a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, to his fall from grace and road to redemption. Dwight Howard In the Moment makes its World Television Premiere on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT.

The number one pick in the 2004 NBA draft, straight out of a tiny high school in Atlanta, Georgia, Dwight joined the Orlando Magic and began a meteoric rise, quickly becoming one of the top 10 most recognizable athletes in the world and earning a reputation as charismatic, intensely competitive, and unwaveringly loyal.

For the first time, viewers will see how Dwight, known for his smile, dunks, Superman cape, and charity work, found himself in uncharted waters. From his glory days with Orlando and his season-ending back surgery, to his tumultuous year with the L.A. Lakers, to his fresh start in Houston, Dwight was tested physically, mentally, and emotionally. Dwight Howard In the Moment takes us through these key moments, showing us how he emerged from his ordeals a more mature, confident player and person.

Today, Dwight is back, most notably with his dominant performance in last year’s tough playoff series, and his continued pursuit of a championship with the Rockets.

“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 is the latest sports figure profiled in the “In the Moment” series.  Past athletes include David Ortiz, Amar’e Stoudemire and Lindsey Vonn.  Join the conversation about #InTheMoment on Twitter http://Twitter.com/EpixHD, on Facebook http://Facebook.com/EPIX and on EPIX.com www.epix.com/epix-presents-dwight-howard-in-the-moment .

Dwight Howard In the Momentis directed by Ross Greenburg.  Executive Producers are Matthew Weaver and Michael D. Ratner and Ross Bernard is executive-in-charge of production for EPIX.

For additional press information and artwork go to http://press.epixhd.com/programming/dwight-howard-in-the-moment .

About EPIX

EPIX is a premium movie and original programming entertainment service delivering the latest movie releases, classic film franchises, original documentaries, comedy and music events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.   Launched in October 2009, EPIX has pioneered the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere.”  It was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and was the first premium network to launch on Xbox, PlayStation®, Android tablets and phones, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Apple® iPads® and iPhones® and is the only premium service providing all its programming on all platforms, delivering more movies than any other premium network, with thousands of titles available for streaming.

EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 50 million homes nationwide.  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+ (http://plus.google.com/+EPIX) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

Media Contacts:

EPIX                                             

Marlea Willis

MWillis@epixhd.com 

212.846.6748

FAVORITO PR  

Joe Favorito

fatherknickerbocker1@yahoo.com

201.746.0005

 FRANK PR

Clare Anne Darragh, ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

Lina Plath, Lina@FrankPublicity.com

646.861.0843