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“PERSONAL WITH BILL RHODEN” DEBUTS ON EPIX JUNE 11TH – GRANT AND CALVIN HILL TALK ABOUT TEAM OWNERSHIP, THE CLASHING WORLD OF CULTURAL ISSUES AND THE CHALLENGES OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES TODAY

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:      FULL SHOW AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST         

                                   

“PERSONAL WITH BILL RHODEN” DEBUTS ON EPIX JUNE 11TH

Grant and Calvin Hill Talk About Team Ownership, The Clashing World of Cultural Issues and The Challenges of Professional Athletes Today

Features most recent and timely sit-down with the NFL Legend and his Superstar NBA son

New York, NY (June 2, 2014) – EPIX, the premium entertainment network, announced today that the premiere of a new 30-minute special series, “Personal with Bill Rhoden,” will air on Wednesday, June 11 at 8pm ET with a pair of America’s most elite athletes and personalities, NFL Hall-of-Famer Calvin Hill and his son, recently retired NBA superstar Grant Hill.  Recorded last month in Atlanta, the show will touch on many of the current topics in American sports, from the Donald Sterling situation to race relations and the changing views and acceptance of the LGBT community to the on-going issues professional athletes and men of color face in society today.   In the discussion, Grant talks frankly about his dealing with Sterling and the challenges of being a professional athlete today, while Calvin gives his unique perspective on the same issues from the vantage point of both a parent and a legendary star in the NFL.  Bill Rhoden, an award-winning sports journalist with The New York Times, conducts the up close and intimate interview.

“We are very excited to have these two iconic personalities as our first guests on ‘Personal with Bill Rhoden,’” said Mark Greenberg EPIX CEO. “Our goal with all our documentaries is to discuss the issues of today, and we could not have a more timely presentation. It will be a memorable half-hour presented only as a journalist like Bill Rhoden can do.”

Grant Hill was a seven time All-Star during an 18 year NBA career with the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers following an All-America career at Duke University, where he helped lead the Blue Devils to a pair of NCAA Titles. Calvin Hill was a four-time Pro Bowl selection during a 13-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns after a standout career as a collegian at Yale University. They also have the unique tie of being a father/son combination to have both been named Rookie of the Year in their respective sports, Calvin in 1969-70 and Grant in 1994 – 95. More importantly than their work on the field was the respect both have gained in the business world and in their personal lives as role models and mentors to people of all ages, creeds and color.

“Personal with Bill Rhoden” is a give and take between two generations of elite athletes, as each plays off Rhoden’s questions on the world we live in today and where athletes and race factor into bigger discussions in society. Calvin Hill touches on the issues he faced in the segregated south and how he has had to adjust some of his views as the world has evolved with a new-found social acceptance of people from diverse backgrounds, while Grant Hill expounds upon the use of social media as a tool for athletes to have a voice today, his reaction to the goings-on around the LA Clippers (which he is purportedly involved with one of the bidding groups), and the new-found consciousness of the American athlete in the world today, among other topics.

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“Personal with Bill Rhoden” is an EPIX Original Presentation produced by Starship SA, LLC. Seth G. Abraham and Tim Braine are the co-executive producers, Paul James is the director and Ross Bernard is the Executive-in-charge of production for EPIX. 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. James 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 and we could not have found a better way to start the series than with Grant and Calvin,” said Abraham. “Bill Rhoden’s style brought out the best in them, and we think he has set a new standard for the interview with his work on this inaugural show.”

Join the conversation about #GetPersonal on Twitter http://Twitter.com/EpixHD, on Facebook http://Facebook.com/EPIX and on the webpage http://www.epix.com/personal-with-bill-rhoden-grant-and-calvin-hill

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, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 45 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+ (google.com/+EPIX) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

Media Contacts:

EPIX                                                              JOE FAVORITO PR

Marlea Willis, MWillis@epixhd.com     Joe Favorito, fatherknickerbocker1@yahoo.com

212.846.6748                                                201.746.0005                            

 

Danielle Ballinger

DBallinger@epixhd.com                         FRANK PR

212.846.7966                                            Clare Anne Darragh, ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

                                                                   Lina Plath, Lina@FrankPublicity.com

                                                                   646.861.0843

BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS BEGINS CARRIAGE OF EPIX

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Bright House Networks Begins Carriage of EPIX

EPIX, EPIX 2, EPIX 3 and EPIX Drive-In Featuring Big Hollywood Movies, Concerts and Comedy

are now available to Bright House Networks Customers

 

New York, New York (June 2, 2014) –Premium entertainment network EPIX and Bright House Networks, the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida, announced today that EPIX, EPIX 2, EPIX 3 and EPIX Drive-In are now available to Bright House Networks subscribers via television and on demand, with online access coming soon. The service began on June 1, 2014.  To commemorate the launch, Bright House Networks will give its digital TV customers three months of EPIX, including its multiplex services, at no additional charge as part of a special introductory offer.

“EPIX is pleased to be partnering with Bright House Networks to deliver thousands of hit movies, concerts and original documentaries to their subscribers on any platform and any screen,” said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO of EPIX. “Bright House Networks is known for its strong portfolio of products and services and its commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience. We are delighted to be building on that reputation and helping to enhance their offering to customers while expanding our own footprint.”

A leader in multi-platform availability, EPIX will bring premium entertainment value to its Bright House Networks customers – providing access to more than 3,000 titles on TV, on demand and online including top blockbuster hits The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, The Wolf of Wall Street, concerts featuring P!NKandMadonna,comedy specials with Patton Oswalt, Louis C.K. Jenny McCarthy and Dennis Miller and thought provoking original documentaries such as Schooled: The Price of College Sports and Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football.

EPIX will be available in high definition, in standard definition, and on Bright House Networks Video On Demand (VOD). More than 3,000 titles will also soon be available for EPIX subscribers at EPIX.com and on the EPIX app across hundreds of devices including Xbox, PS3, PS4, iPad, Android and more.

 

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, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF). Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 45 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+ (google.com/+EPIX) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

 

About Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida, with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California.

Bright House Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data, home security and automation and voice services. The company also offers a strong portfolio of customizable, advanced business solutions for video, voice, data, cloud-based and managed services. The company is MEF-certified and also recently received the Cisco® Master Service Provider Certification under the Cisco Cloud and Managed Service Program, the first cable operator in the United States to achieve this designation. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive, award-winning, local news and sports channels in its Florida markets. For more information about Bright House Networks, visit www.brighthouse.com.

 

Media Contacts:

Lorelie Johnson

Bright House Neworks

407.210.3188

lorelie.johnson@mybrighthouse.com

 

Marlea Willis

EPIX

(212) 846.6748

mwillis@epixhd.com

EPIX MAKES AUDIENCES LAUGH WITH “SERIOUS ABOUT STAND UP COMEDY WEEK” – AN EPIX ORIGINAL COMEDY SPECIAL EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK JUNE 16 THROUGH JUNE 22

MEDIA ALERT

EPIX MAKES AUDIENCES LAUGH WITH

“SERIOUS ABOUT STAND UP COMEDY WEEK”

 

An EPIX Original Comedy Special Every Night Of The Week

June 16 through June 22

 

NEW YORK, NY MAY 21, 2014 – Laugh it up every night from Monday, June 16 – Sunday, June 22 with a week-long festival of EPIX Original Comedy specials. “Serious About Stand Up Comedy Week” showcases a line-up of today’s leading stand up comics. See them the way they were meant to be seen- uncut and uncensored.

 

 “SERIOUS ABOUT STAND UP COMEDY WEEK” Full Schedule– all times EASTERN

Monday, June 16at 11:45 PM – Tom Papa: Freaked Out

 Tuesday, June 17 at 11:45 PM – Jim Breuer: And Laughter For All-

Wednesday, June 18at 12 AM – Dennis Miller: America 180°

Thursday, June 19at 12 AM – Jim Jefferies: Fully Functional

Friday, June 20at 12 AM – Lewis Black: Old Yeller- Live at the Borgata

Saturday, June 21at 12 AM – Jim Norton: American Degenerate

Sunday, June 22at 11:45 PM – Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty Sexy Funny

 

For photos visit http://press.epixhd.com/programming/serious-about-stand-up-comedy-week/

 

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.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com.

 

 

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 Ballinger

DBallinger@epixhd.com

212.846.7966

EPIX PRESENTS: DAVID ORTIZ IN THE MOMENT EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE LIFE OF BOSTON RED SOX STAR “BIG PAPI”, CO-PRODUCED BY RELATIVITY SPORTS AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PRODUCTIONS WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE JULY 17, 2014 AT 8PM ET/PT

EPIX Presents: David Ortiz In the Moment 

Exclusive Look at the Life of Boston Red Sox Star “Big Papi”,

 Co-Produced by Relativity Sports and Major League Baseball Productions

World Television Premiere July 17, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT

New York, NY, May 1, 2014 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today it is offering baseball fans in and around “Red Sox Nation” a close-up look at the life and accomplishments of one of sport’s most colorful, thoughtful and productive stars, David Ortiz of The Boston Red Sox, in the EPIX Original Documentary, David Ortiz In the Moment.  The special, produced by Relativity Sports in conjunction with Major League Baseball Productions, traces Ortiz’s path from The Dominican Republic to stardom and lets us into “Big Papi’s” world. David Ortiz In the Moment makesits World Television Premiere on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 8PM ET/PT.

“David Ortiz is a larger-than-life baseball star,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX CEO and President. “From his leadership role helping guide the Red Sox to win three World Series titles to his civic work in the U.S. and the Dominican Republic to the compassionate, funny and empathetic way he embraced and comforted Bostonians and all of America following last year’s Boston Marathon bombing, he is a true inspiration.”

“Very few people get to see my life outside of baseball, I am looking forward to sharing my story with all my fans.  I am proud to work with EPIX, Relativity Sports and MLB on this project,” said David Ortiz.

CEO of Relativity Sports Happy Walters added: “David is a great individual and a highly valued client of Relativity Sports.  We are excited to be able to produce original content profiling his unique story.  We plan to continue to create entertaining programming featuring our clients.”

The documentary follows the nine-time MLB All-Star, three-time World Series champion and Red Sox legend during the past two seasons, including Boston’s championship run last fall and the drama on and off the field that the nation witnessed throughout a very emotional run to the title for both the city and the club.  Featuring interviews with top-notch athletes, the EPIX In the Moment series provides viewers an inside look at what it takes to become and remain a world champion athlete.  David Ortiz is the latest sports figure profiled in the series, which has featured Lindsey Vonn and Amar’e Stoudemire and will continue with Dwight Howard In the Moment slated to premiere this fall.

David Ortiz In the Moment is produced by Relativity Sports in conjunction with Major League Baseball Productions.  Happy Walters, Fernando Cuza, Diego Bentz, Matthew Weaver, Ross Greenburg, David Gavant and David Check are the executive producers, and Ross Bernard is the executive-in-charge of production for EPIX.  Alfonso Pozzo is the director.

Join the conversation about #InTheMoment on Twitter http://Twitter.com/EpixHD, on Facebook http://Facebook.com/EPIX and the webpage www.epix.com/epix-presents-david-ortiz-in-the-moment/.

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

About David Ortiz

David Ortiz, nicknamed “Big Papi,” is one of the most prolific hitters of the last decade while becoming a fan favorite on and off the field. His role as a key figure in ending the Red Sox World Series curse in 2004 has earned him legendary status as one of Boston’s greatest sports heroes. A nine-time MLB All-Star and three-time World Series Champion, including World Series MVP in 2013, David is one of the greatest and most popular players of this era. David holds the all-time record for most hits and home runs by a designated hitter and became the 49th player in baseball history to join the 400 Home Run club.

For more information about David Ortiz, please go to http://www.davidortiz.com/.

Follow David Ortiz on Twitter @davidortiz (https://twitter.com/davidortiz) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidortiz).

About Major League Baseball Productions

Major League Baseball Productions is the Emmy® award-winning television and video production division of Major League Baseball and the official video archivists of the game. With unparalleled access to the Clubs and their players, Major League Baseball Productions produces original programming for growing audiences worldwide through its network specials, exclusive home videos, commercials and other specialty programming. For more information on Major League Baseball Productions, log on to www.MLBProductions.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, 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, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF).  Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 45 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+ (google.com/+EPIX) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

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Media Contacts:

EPIX                                                              JOE FAVORITO PR

Marlea Willis                                           Joe Favorito

MWillis@epixhd.com                             fatherknickerbocker1@yahoo.com

212.846.6748                                            201.746.0005      

 

Danielle Ballinger                                   FRANK PR

DBallinger@epixhd.com                       Clare Anne Darragh      

212.846.7966                                       ClareAnne@FrankPublicity.com

                                                             Lina Plath

                                                             Lina@FrankPublicity.com

                                                              646.861.0843  

EPIX PRESENTS THE LIFE AND ART OF ONE OF CINEMA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL FILMMAKERS, ROBERT ALTMAN “ALTMAN” AN EPIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY MAKES ITS WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE AUGUST 6, 2014, AT 8PM ET

EPIX PRESENTS THE LIFE AND ART OF ONE OF CINEMA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL FILMMAKERS, ROBERT ALTMAN

“Altman” an EPIX Original Documentary Makes its World Television Premiere August 6, 2014, at 8PM ET

New York, NY, APRIL 28, 2014 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that Altman, a 90-minute EPIX Original Documentary on legendary filmmaker Robert Altman produced and directed by Ron Mann, will make its World Television Premiere on EPIX on Wednesday, August 6, at 8PM ET.  Featuring rare interviews, clips from his groundbreaking films, and insightful musings from key collaborators and family members, Altman offers a unique portrait of the maverick filmmaker often called the father of independent cinema.

Robert Altman’s career left an indelible mark not only on the cinematic art form, but also the cultural zeitgeist.  From his start in television directing “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “Bonanza” and “Kraft Suspense Theatre” to his genre-busting films M*A*S*H, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Nashville, The Player, Short Cuts, Gosford Park, to A Prairie Home Companion, Altmandefied Hollywood conventions and reinvented what television and movies could be.  Altman takes viewers through the highs and lows of the uncompromising visionary’s half-century career.

“Robert Altman was one of the greatest American filmmakers of our time,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX President and CEO.   “He was a risk taker whose style of storytelling inspired his fellow filmmakers and delighted actors.  Ron Mann’s film is a wonderful testament to the extraordinary life and career of Robert Altman, and we’re sure that EPIX viewers will enjoy this fascinating look at the man and the artist.”

Although Robert Altman’s unique filmmaking style won him many friends and worldwide praise, the rebel auteur also received scathing criticism, often from studio executives, for not playing by Hollywood’s rules.  Throughout his crowning glories and utter catastrophes, Altman remained dedicated to collaborative creation.  Altman provides fresh commentary from the key players who frequently took part in this collaboration including his wife Kathryn Reed Altman and children Bobby, Michael, Stephen, Matthew and Christine Altman.  The documentary also features appearances by Paul Thomas Anderson, James Caan, Keith Carradine, Elliott Gould, Philip Baker Hall, Sally Kellerman, Lyle Lovett, Julianne Moore, Michael Murphy, Lily Tomlin, Robin Williams and Bruce Willis.

Along with the television premiere on August 6, EPIX will present Altman’s The Long Goodbye and Popeye as part of the evening’s celebration, and will feature a slate of his films all month on EPIX On Demand.

Altman an EPIX Original Documentary is produced by Ron Mann of Sphinx Productions, in association with The Movie Network, a Division of Bell Media Inc., Movie Central, and with the participation of the Ontario Media Development Corporation, Rogers Documentary Fund, Rogers Cable Network Fund, the Canada Media Fund and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and directed by Ron Mann. Jill Burkhart is the executive producer for EPIX.

Join the conversation about #Altman on Twitter http://Twitter.com/EpixHD, on Facebook  http://Facebook.com/EPIX   and on the EPIX webpage http://www.epix.com/altman .

For additional press information and artwork go to http://press.epix.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, 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, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF).  Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 45 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+ (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 Ballinger

DBallinger@epixhd.com

212.846.7966

 

 

 

EPIX TO RE-AIR ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY “SCHOOLED: THE PRICE OF COLLEGE SPORTS” ON APRIL 3

NLRB Decision on Northwestern Case:  Highlights College Athletic Issues

WHAT: Based on the NLRB decision relating to the Northwestern University case, EPIX will re-air its critically acclaimed documentary “SCHOOLED: THE PRICE OF COLLEGE SPORTS” on Thursday, April 3 at 945 pm EDT, the eve of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Weekend. The film has become even more timely with the recent ruling on college athletes’ ability to unionize and other stories surrounding the potential exploitation of the rights of college athletes by NCAA member institutions.  A special added clip featuring Ramogi Huma, the Founder of the National College Players Association, can be seen here:

https://vimeo.com/90234943
Password: Schooled1

https://vimeo.com/90235120
Password: Schooled2

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdCV1Q2BIN2TICrpNhGwtqmNrn1_QA53C 

The EPIX Original Documentary, which premiered in October 2013, 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 documentary weaves 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 (also now attending the Harvard Business School), 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 as well as University of North Carolina educator Mary Willingham are also featured in the film.

WHO: Sonny Vaccaro, Mary Willingham and producer Andrew Moscato are available for interviews beginning Thursday March 27. Taylor Branch is available on April 3 only. 

The film is also available on all platforms including EPIX On Demand, EpixHD.com and EPIX apps on hundreds of devices including Xbox, Playstation®, Roku, iPads, iPhones and more.

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

CONTACT: Joe Favorito917-566-8345 (cell) Fatherknickerbocker1@yahoo.com
Marlea Willis 212.846.6748 EPIX MWillis@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, 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, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF).  Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 45 million homes nationwide.  For more information about EPIX, go to http://www.epixhd.com/.

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

EPIX PRESENTS “DENNIS MILLER: AMERICA 180°”

EPIX PRESENTS “DENNIS MILLER: AMERICA 180°”

 

 A Political Discourse on the State of the Union – Premieres June 13, at 8PM ET

 

New York, NY MARCH 26, 2014 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that Dennis Miller: America 180°, a comedy special starring Emmy® Award-winning comedian Dennis Miller, will make its World Television Premiere on the network Friday, June 13, 2014 at 8PM ET.  In his first comedy special for EPIX, Miller examines the current state of our Union.  From the antics of those running Washington, to the blunders of President Obama’s healthcare initiative, to our wild efforts to save the planet one light bulb at a time, his take on today’s America is both hysterical and painfully right on target.  Dennis Miller: America 180° was taped at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California.

Since 2007, Miller has been heard daily on his Westwood One national radio talk show and is a regular contributor for “The O’Reilly Factor” on the FOX News Channel.  Miller is a five-time Emmy® Award winner for his critically acclaimed half-hour, live talk show “Dennis Miller Live” which ran for nine years.  He garnered three Writer’s Guild of America Awards for the series as well as an additional WGA Award for his special, “Dennis Miller: Citizen Arcane.” He was also the “Weekend Update” correspondent on “Saturday Night Live” for six years.

Dennis Miller: America 180° joins EPIX’s all-star roster of stand-up specials.  Previous featured headliners include: Patton Oswalt, Jenny McCarthy, Lewis Black, 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.

 Dennis Miller: America 180° an EPIX Original Comedy Event is produced by New Wave Entertainment and directed by Jay Chapman.  Brian Volk-Weiss, Dennis Miller, Marc Gurvitz and Alex Murray are the executive producers.  Ross Bernard is the executive-in-charge of Production for EPIX.

Join the conversation at #America180 on Twitter https://twitter.com/EpixHD, on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EPIX and on the webpage http://www.epixhd.com/dennis-miller-america-180/.

For additional press information and artwork go to http://press.epix.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, 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, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF).  Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 45 million homes nationwide.  For more information about EPIX, go to http://www.epixhd.com/. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD (https://twitter.com/EpixHD) and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX), Google+ (google.com/+EPIX) and Pinterest (http://www.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 “LEWIS BLACK: OLD YELLER – LIVE AT THE BORGATA”

EPIX PRESENTS “LEWIS BLACK: OLD YELLER – LIVE AT THE BORGATA”

 

Trademark Vitriolic Take on the State of America in the 21st Century – Premieres May 2, at 10PM ET

 

New York, NY MARCH 18, 2014 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that Lewis Black: Old Yeller – Live at the Borgata, a comedy event starring Grammy Award-winning comedian Lewis Black, will premiere on the network Friday, May 2, 2014 at 10PM ET.  Known for his no-holds-barred approach to stand-up comedy, the hour-long special captures Black’s acerbic wit as he tackles topics ranging from politicians to married people to humanity’s basic stupidity.  His trademark rants were performed before a live audience at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City in 2013.

Black is a two-time Grammy Award-winner, author, playwright, social critic and actor. Black was the host of Comedy Central’s “Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil” and makes regular appearances on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”  Lewis Black: Old Yeller – Live at the Borgata is his ninth comedy special and the third show to air on EPIX. “Lewis Black: In God We Trust” aired on EPIX in 2012 and “Lewis Black: Basic Black” ran in 2010.

Lewis Black: Old Yeller – Live at the Borgata is the latest comedy event to join EPIX’s roster of stand-up specials.  Other featured headliners include: Patton Oswalt, Jenny McCarthy, 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.

 Lewis Black: Old Yeller – Live at the Borgata an EPIX Comedy Event is produced by Image Entertainment and directed by Zach Nial.  Lewis Black, JoAnne Astrow, and Mark Lonow are the executive producers.  Ross Bernard is the executive-in-charge of Production for EPIX.

Join the conversation about #EpixComedy on Twitter http://Twitter.com/EpixHD, on Facebook http://Facebook.com/EPIX and the webpage http://www.epix.com/lewis-black-old-yeller

For additional press information and artwork go to http://press.epix.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, 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, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF).  Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 45 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+ (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 TO LAUNCH ON TIME WARNER CABLE ON MARCH 18 EPIX, EPIX 2, EPIX 3 AND EPIX DRIVE-IN WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TWC CUSTOMERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPIX To Launch on Time Warner Cable on March 18th

EPIX, EPIX 2, EPIX 3 and EPIX Drive-In will be available to TWC Customers

 

 TWEET IT: @TWC offers customers thousands of movies +more @EPIXHD

New York, NY– March 4, 2014 – Time Warner Cable today announced it will be launching entertainment network, EPIX, nationally on March 18, 2014. The launch will deliver thousands of movies and original programs including documentaries, concerts and comedy specials to Time Warner Cable customers across four new channels:  EPIX, EPIX 2 and EPIX 3 plus EPIX Drive-in.  To celebrate the launch, Time Warner Cable will be treating its digital basic tier customers to three months of EPIX, including its multi-plex services, as part of a special introductory offer.

“We’re very pleased to launch EPIX on linear channels, VOD and through their app and are excited to provide our customers with access to this new source of top quality movie and original content through all Time Warner Cable platforms,” said Jeffrey A. Hirsch, EVP and Chief Marketing/ Sales Officer- Residential Services at Time Warner Cable. “This is yet another way of showing that we appreciate our customers’ loyalty and are consistently working hard to provide even more value to their service.”

“EPIX is thrilled to be partnering with Time Warner Cable, a leading distribution partner respected for its high quality suite of products and services” said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO of EPIX. “This launch expands our footprint into new markets and provides an exciting opportunity for EPIX to bring Hollywood’s biggest films and blockbuster content to Time Warner Cable’s large base of subscribers.”

A leader in multi-platform availability of the largest lineup of big movies, EPIX will provide Time Warner Cable customers access to thousands of titles including top blockbuster hits Hunger Games, Skyfall and Star Trek Into Darkness and movie events like the “Heroes Unlimited” marathon featuring GI Joe: Retaliation, The Avengers, The Expendables 2, World War Z, Jack Reacher, Red Dawn and more.  EPIX also presents original programming including concerts featuring Madonna and P!NK, comedy specials with Jenny McCarthy and Patton Oswalt and thought provoking documentaries such as TWA Flight 800, Schooled: The Price of College Sports and Dwight Howard: In the Moment.

EPIX will be available in high definition, in standard definition, and on Time Warner Cable on Demand (VOD); EPIX Drive-In will be available in standard definition. Thousands of movies, original documentaries, music and comedy events will be available online and on mobile devices via the EPIX app.

For channel listings and availability, customers can visit www.twc.com.  Customers can also keep updated on TWC/EPIX exclusive offers and promotions on the Time Warner Cable Facebook page and by following @TWC on Twitter.

 

 About Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) is among the largest providers of video, high-speed data and voice services in the United States, connecting 15 million customers to entertainment, information and each other. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers data, video and voice services to businesses of all sizes, cell tower backhaul services to wireless carriers and enterprise-class, cloud-enabled hosting, managed applications and services.  Time Warner Cable Media, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions. More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at www.twc.com, www.twcbc.com and www.twcmedia.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, 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 over 2,000 titles available for streaming.

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).  Through relationships with cable, satellite and telco partners, EPIX is available to over 45 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+ (google.com/+EPIX ) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/EPIX).

 

Media Contacts:

Evelyn Galarza                                           Marlea Willis

Time Warner Cable                                   EPIX

(212) 364.8305                                          (212) 846.6748

Evelyn.Galarza@twcable.com                 mwillis@epixhd.com

EPIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY, THE CURRENT, PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 8PM EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

EPIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY, THE CURRENT, PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 8PM EST  

 

Inspirational Film Follows Athletes who are Disabled as they Explore Freedom of Movement in Water  

 

New York, NY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced the World Premiere of its Original Documentary, The Current, on Wednesday, March 12 at 8PM ET. This one-hour inspirational documentary follows athletes with disabilities as they explore a newfound freedom of movement through water sports such as scuba diving, surfing, and swimming with dolphins.  The film features French explorer, environmentalist and educator Jean-Michel Cousteau and his son Fabien, lifelong champions of the healing power of the world’s oceans.

Individuals featured in the documentary include athletes, public figures and athlete ambassadors such as: renowned “soul surfer” Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, but now surfs professionally; world record swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin; NCAA Wrestling champ and ESPY winner Anthony Robles, who was born without his right leg; adventurer Grant Korgan, the first adaptive athlete to ski 80 miles in the South Pole; Afghanistan veteran Jesse Murphree, who underwent dual-leg amputations above the knees, but has since re-learned how to ski; and London Paralympics swimming gold medalistMallory Weggemann.

 In addition, The Current will be featured as the Red Carpet Preview for the country’s leading disability film festival, ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival (www.reelabilities.org) on Wednesday, March 5, at 7:00pm at The Times Center in New York City.   Bethany Hamilton and others featured in the film will attend.   

 

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 Windows 8.1 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 43 million homes nationwide through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink Communications, Time Warner Cable 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