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EPIX JOINS HONDA TO INTRODUCE FIRST CONNECTED CAR ENTERTAINMENT VIDEO SERVICE

EPIX App Launches as Part of 2018 Honda Odyssey Rear-Seat Entertainment System

First Entertainment Network to Launch in Connected Cars Worldwide, Extends TV Everywhere Availability

 

New York, NY — (June 07, 2017) – Premium entertainment network EPIX, an MGM company, announced that its streaming video app will be integrated into the available rear-seat entertainment systems of Honda’s 2018 Odyssey minivan. EPIX is the first entertainment service globally to launch an app that makes its movies, original series and other original programming available to passengers in a connected car through an EPIX subscription. This innovative new distribution platform underscores the network’s commitment to strengthening the TV Everywhere experience to meet consumers where they are, further making vehicles true mobile platforms to watch video. The connected car platform is powered by Delphi Automotive in conjunction with OpenMobile World Wide, a leading software company that integrates Android compatibility solutions for the automotive and transportation industries.

“We are excited to be the first entertainment network to partner with Honda for this key inflection point in the world of smart connected vehicles and video,” said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO of EPIX. “As vehicles evolve to become the ultimate mobile device, we are pleased to work with Honda to develop new entertainment experiences for second and third row passengers and pioneer this next chapter of streaming video and true TV Everywhere.”

“EPIX has a deep roadmap of innovative features planned in the coming months, including new ways to download content to your Honda entertainment system using other mobile devices in and out of vehicles,” added Jon Dakss, Chief Digital Officer, EPIX. “We’re also tracking the rapid technological advances in the autonomous vehicle space as we believe they will create extraordinary new ways for people to access premium content while they travel”.

Honda Odyssey passengers sitting in the second and third rows will have access to the network’s breadth of premium content: thousands of movies on demand including big franchises such as James Bond, The Hunger Games and Star Trek; critically acclaimed original series Berlin Station, Golden Globe nominated Graves and, coming August 13th, Get Shorty; groundbreaking documentaries such as America Divided; music and comedy events from Katy Perry, Louis CK, Wanda Sykes and more.

“The 2018 Honda Odyssey is a great leap forward in connectivity, with an emphasis on communication between family members and their connections to digital content,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of America Honda Motor Co., Inc. “the Odyssey accomplishes this with available features such as CabinWatch and CabinTalk plus our relationship with EPIX providing second and third row passengers with access to streaming digital content.”

EPIX is pre-loaded into the 2018 Honda Odyssey’s available rear-seat entertainment system (RES). Key features of the EPIX app on the Odyssey platform include:

Rear-seat passengers now have access to EPIX’s library of 2000+ movies and shows including its cinematic user interface, four EPIX live linear channels, the capability to add content to a personal queue, free sampling, curated collections, advanced search and video playback features, and movie trailers.
Subscribers can authenticate by logging in with their cable provider or enjoy promotional free trials.
Rear-seat passengers can control their entertainment platform with their fingertips.

About EPIX

EPIX, an MGM company, is a premium pay television network, delivering the latest movie releases and biggest classic film franchises, plus original programming including series, documentaries, comedy and music specials – all available on TV, on demand, online and across devices. Launched in October 2009, EPIX became profitable in its first year of existence and was the fastest growing premium network over the past five years. A pioneer in the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere,” EPIX was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and to launch on Xbox, PlayStation®, Android phones and tablets, and Roku® players. EPIX is also available across hundreds of consumer devices including Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, Amazon Fire TV, TiVo, Chromecast, and Android TV, delivering more movies than any other network with thousands of titles available for streaming. The premium network is offered nationwide through cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors. For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHd (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX) and Snapchat @EPIXTV.

 

Media Contacts:

 

EPIX

Michelle Hinchey

mhinchey@epix.com

212.846.5147

 

SLOANE PR

Hayley Milbourn

hmilbourn@sloanepr.com

212.446.1870

 

American Honda Motor, Co., Inc.

Carl Pulley

carl_pulley@ahm.honda.com

310.783.3261

EPIX LAUNCHES ON AMAZON FIRE TV

EPIX Expands TV Everywhere Footprint,

Delivers Its Premium Content to Authenticated Subscribers

EPIX Cast Availability Coming Soon

New York, NY — (May 17, 2017) – Premium entertainment network EPIX, an MGM company, announced that starting today, the EPIX app will be available on Amazon Fire TV to all authenticated subscribers of EPIX. A leader in TV Everywhere advancement and cross-platform availability, EPIX is continuing to expand its footprint to reach millions of customers with the launch on Amazon Fire TV.

“Amazon and EPIX share a common vision to revolutionize the way people can enjoy content through new platforms, screens and devices,” said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO of EPIX. “From Alexa to AWS (Amazon Web Services) to Fire tablets and today Fire TV, we are now working with Amazon across numerous technology fronts and are excited to continue to innovate together on new media experiences for our customers.”

EPIX on Amazon Fire TV offers subscribers access to EPIX’s breadth of premium content, including its critically acclaimed original series Berlin Station, Golden Globe nominated Graves, and coming soon Get Shorty; groundbreaking original documentary programming such as America Divided; thousands of movies on demand, including big franchises The Hunger Games, James Bond and Star Trek; as well as music and comedy events featuring marquee talent, like Katy Perry, Louis CK, Wanda Sykes and more.

“We are thrilled to welcome EPIX to Fire TV. EPIX brings an amazing selection of TV and movies to Fire TV customers,” said Marc Whitten, vice president, Amazon Fire TV. “EPIX helps us continue in our mission to make finding and watching your favorite content easier than ever.”

Key features of the new EPIX app include:

• Browse Collections: easily browse through a diverse selection of hundreds of titles expertly curated by EPIX’s staff of movie buffs
• Advanced Search: find content by title, actors, crew members and keywords
• Queue & History: access your list of titles to watch (and add them in app), plus easily find what you already watched and want to watch again
• Live TV: watch a multiplex of four EPIX live linear channels and start watching anything you see from the beginning on demand
• Trailers: view original theatrical trailers to help you decide what to watch
• Browse By Genre: explore our top featured movies across a range of genres

Starting next week, Fire TV users can gain access to a limited free trial of EPIX exclusively on Amazon Fire TV.

EPIX will soon also offer subscribers the ability to cast EPIX content to their Fire TV via first-of-its-kind mobile app feature EPIX Cast, which delivers EPIX content from Apple and Android devices to any connected TV device via wifi without the need for additional hardware. Fire TV will be one of the first platforms enabling EPIX Cast to push seamless downloads of the EPIX app, straight from your phone, for the full EPIX experience on the platform.

About EPIX

EPIX, an MGM company, is a premium pay television network, delivering the latest movie releases and biggest classic film franchises, plus original programming including series, documentaries, comedy and music specials – all available on TV, on demand, online and across devices. Launched in October 2009, EPIX became profitable in its first year of existence and was the fastest growing premium network over the past five years. A pioneer in the development and proliferation of “TV Everywhere,” EPIX was the first premium network to provide multi-platform access to its content online at EPIX.com and to launch on Xbox, PlayStation®, Android phones and tablets, and Roku® players. EPIX is also available across hundreds of consumer devices including Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, Amazon Fire TV, TiVo, Chromecast, and Android TV, delivering more movies than any other network with thousands of titles available for streaming. The premium network is offered nationwide through cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors. For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHd (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX) and Snapchat @EPIXTV.

Media Contacts:

EPIX

Michelle Hinchey

mhinchey@epix.com

212.846.5147

SLOANE PR

Hayley Milbourn

hmilbourn@sloanepr.com

212.446.1870

EPIX TO LAUNCH “EPIX CAST” AN INDUSTRY FIRST EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ITS MOBILE APP TO MILLIONS OF CONNECTED TV PLATFORMS

Simplifies the TV Everywhere Experience by Making Content Available to Any Connected TV Device with a Single Tap

New York, NY — (May 04, 2017) – Premium entertainment network EPIX today announced that it has launched EPIX Cast, a new feature that allows users to cast EPIX content from their Apple and Android devices to any connected TV device without the need for additional hardware. A pioneer in cross-platform viewing, EPIX is again advancing the “TV Everywhere” experience by making it easier for all audiences to enjoy its content on connected TV devices with the touch of a finger on their smart phones. EPIX Cast launches this week with Smart TV models from LG, Sony, Vizio and others, as well as Google Chromecast and Sony connected Blu-ray Players. Other devices including Samsung Smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, TiVo and Xbox will be enabled in the coming weeks.

“From the very beginning of the creation of EPIX, our network has been focused on reaching consumers wherever they are, whenever they want and with an experience that is unrivaled in the market today,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX CEO. “With this new feature, we’re once again leading the charge on advancing the consumer viewing experience”.

Added Jon Dakss, Chief Digital Officer, EPIX, “When you consider that 75% of all broadband-enabled households now have a Connected TV device, the opportunity is enormous. We’re excited to add this to our long list of industry firsts, helping advance the TV Everywhere experience, and simplifying the streaming experience for our subscribers”.

To launch the feature, EPIX has partnered with start-up Vizbee, the pioneer of ‘Vizbee Device Network’ -a mobile-centric network of all video devices in a household, to enable the EPIX app to seamlessly connect to any Connected TV device and cast content effortlessly from any authenticated mobile device to the TV.

New Features

EPIX Cast has expanded the TV Everywhere experience to reach all owners of Smart TVs and Connected TV devices including Blu-ray disc players across the country. The new features include:

Vizbee-powered “Tap to TV” casting to various connected TVs from the phone
Viewing can be started on one TV and switched to a different TV in the home if the viewer decides to change rooms
IOS or Android devices can be used normally once program begins playing on the TV and will continue playing even if the device turns off
The movie library and extensive content choices available on EPIX apps will be available through EPIX Cast – enhancing choice for viewers

EPIX has also enhanced the app with personalized promotion and communication features. EPIX Cast learns when users are most receptive to programming promotions — such as when the user is typically home watching TV — and can alert the user to EPIX movie and original programming premieres for them to cast to a connected TV device.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (“MGM”) announced earlier this month that it will acquire full ownership of EPIX, having reached an agreement to acquire the interests held by joint venture partners Viacom, Paramount and Lionsgate. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated to close this month.

EPIX TO LAUNCH PREMIUM TV APP ON ANDROID TV

EPIX TO LAUNCH PREMIUM TV APP ON ANDROID TV

EPIX to Deliver Its Premium Content to Authenticated Subscribers; Including Live Streams of Four EPIX Channels plus Thousands of Titles On Demand

 

New York, NY — (June 18, 2015) – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced that starting today

Google’s Android TV will offer the EPIX app to its authenticated subscribers. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed. A leader in multiplatform availability, EPIX is the first premium network to launch on Android TV and this deal marks EPIX’s continued expansion across smart TV’s including Sony, Sharp, Philips and more.

The EPIX Android TV app will deliver four live EPIX channel feeds as well as streaming access to thousands of titles on-demand, including big movie franchises The Hunger Games, James Bond, and Star Trek, original documentaries and music and comedy events featuring marquee talent including Katy Perry, Craig Ferguson, Louis CK, Russell Brand and more. The app features a sleek new user interface, Rotten Tomatoes Ratings, global Google search integration, Android TV recommendations, plus movie trailers and entertainment extras.

“Our goal is to deliver exceptional content to our customers in as many ways as possible and we are thrilled to reach new and existing subscribers with Android TV,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX President and CEO. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Google, which began with Chromecast last year, to offer subscribers an unparalleled entertainment experience how, when and where they want to see it.”

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® 3 and 4, Android phones and tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Chromecast and 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                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Nora Ryan

nryan@epix.com

212.846.8416

EPIX ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF PREMIUM TV APP ON XBOX ONE

 EPIX ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF PREMIUM TV APP ON XBOX ONE 

EPIX to Deliver Premium Entertainment to Authenticated EPIX Subscribers on Xbox One

Includes Live Streams of Four EPIX Channels plus 3,000 Titles On Demand

NEW YORK – March 24, 2015 –– Premium entertainment network EPIX today announced that it is launching the EPIX app on Xbox One, continuing to expand availability across leading platforms where viewers are consuming entertainment.  Starting today, EPIX will provide authenticated subscribers access on Xbox One to live streams of its four channels – EPIX, EPIX 2, EPIX 3 and EPIX Drive In – plus an on demand offering of thousands of hit movies and big film franchises including The Hunger Games, James Bond, Star Trek and Transformers, plus original documentaries, music and comedy specials featuring marquee talent like Katy Perry, Madonna, Louis CK, Russell Brand and many more, along with thousands of trailers and extras.  The EPIX app was first launched on Xbox 360 in December 2011.

 “We are excited to continue our relationship with Microsoft’s Xbox to deliver great programming how, when and where viewers want to see it,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX President and CEO. “The launch of the EPIX app on Xbox 360 drew tremendous subscriber engagement and we are looking forward to extending our successful collaboration with the launch on Xbox One.”

 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® 3 and 4, Android phones and tablets, Windows 8.1 and Roku® players.  EPIX is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices including Xbox One, Chromecast and 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).

 Contacts:

EPIX

Nora Ryan, 212-846-8416

nryan@epix.com

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 ROLLS OUT PREMIUM TV APP ON WINDOWS 8.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

EPIX Rolls Out Premium TV App on Windows 8.1

 

EPIX to Launch its Premium Entertainment Content to Windows 8.1 Authenticated Subscribers

 Beginning December 19th

 

First Premium TV Network to launch an app in the Windows Store

 

New York, New York (December 19, 2013) – Premium TV network EPIX today announced the launch of the EPIX app on Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 platform, making EPIX the first premium TV network available as an authenticated app in the Windows Store. This launch will expand EPIX’s availability beyond set-top boxes, game consoles, iOS and Android tablets and phones to the rest of the device universe including PCs and tablets from HP, Dell, Sony and Lenovo.

  “Launching the EPIX app on Windows 8.1 expands our collaboration with Microsoft to offer subscribers unparalleled content and experience from any device at any time,” said Mark Greenberg, President and CEO of EPIX. “We are thrilled to bring our premium content to a top technology company such as Microsoft which marks the evolution and growth of the EPIX footprint across new platforms and devices.”

A leader in multiplatform availability, EPIX adds tremendous entertainment value to its authenticated subscribers – providing access to more than 3,000 titles on-demand, including top blockbuster hits The Hunger Games, Skyfall, World War Z and Star Trek: Into Darkness, plus concerts featuring Madonna and P!NK, comedy specials with Jenny McCarthy and Patton Oswalt, and thought-provoking documentaries such as TWA Flight 800 and Schooled: The Price of College Sports.

“Apps come to life on Windows 8.1 thanks to features like Live Tiles and search integration,” said Todd Brix, general manager, Windows Apps and Store, Microsoft Corp. “Only EPIX users on Windows 8.1 can take advantage of Live Tiles to see the latest content, pause and pin their favorite movies directly to their Start screen to resume watching later directly where they left off.”

The ability to stream full movies and concerts on the Windows 8.1 system is included as part of the EPIX premium subscription service available through cable, satellite and telco distributors.  The EPIX app will be available to Windows 8.1 users in the U.S. as a free download in the Windows Store, with a two week free subscription trial. For more information, please visit http://www.epix.com/epix-windows8-app.

 

About EPIX

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

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

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

 

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Media Contacts:

EPIX                                                                 SLOANE PR                                              

Marlea Willis                                                    Whit Clay

MWillis@epixhd.com                                       wclay@sloanepr.com

212.846.6748                                                   646.861.0843

EPIX TO LAUNCH PREMIUM TV APP ON PLAYSTATION®4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

EPIX TO LAUNCH PREMIUM TV APP ON PLAYSTATION®4

 

EPIX Will Deliver Its Premium Entertainment Content to Authenticated Subscribers

 Beginning November 2013

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

About EPIX

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

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

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

 

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

 

Media Contacts:

 For EPIX

Marlea Willis

mwillis@epixhd.com

212-846-6748

 

Sloane & Company

Whit Clay

wclay@sloanepr.com

212-446-1864

 

For Sony Computer Entertainment America

JT Tidwell

jt_tidwell@playstation.sony.com

650-655-3572

 

EPIX TO LAUNCH APPS ON PLAYSTATION®3 AND PLAYSTATION®VITA

FINAL- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPIX will Deliver Its Premium Entertainment Content to Authenticated Subscribers on PlayStation Platforms

NEW YORK, NY, January 3, 2013 – – EPIX, the premium entertainment network, today announced plans to launch the EPIX app on the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system during the first quarter of 2013, with an app for the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) system to follow in the spring. A leader in multiplatform availability, EPIX will provide authenticated subscribers with access to more than 3,000 titles, including a high definition lineup of new releases like Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol, The Hunger Games, Thor and more. The lineup also includes EPIX original programming, featuring marquee concert, comedy, and sporting events.

The EPIX app will be available to PlayStation®Network members in the United States as a free download from PlayStation®Store.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Sony Computer Entertainment to offer subscribers a unique and unparalleled experience. This is another important step in our mission to provide the best content in every way consumers want it, creating better entertainment experiences using our premium content, and by working with technology partners and our distribution partners,” said Mark Greenberg, EPIX CEO and President.

“Our core audience has demonstrated a tremendous appetite for streaming movies and TV shows through their PS3, and we’re excited to bring EPIX into the homes of millions of PS3 owners in the U.S. as well as to PlayStation fans on-the-go through their PS Vita,” said Phil Rosenberg, SVP, Strategic Business Development, SCEA.

The ability to stream full movies and concerts on the PS3 and PS Vita systems is included as part of the EPIX premium subscription service available through cable, satellite and telco distributors.

“We’ve partnered with EPIX to deliver high-quality programming to DISH customers online and through DISH-branded mobile and tablet apps,” said Dave Shull, SVP of programming at DISH. “A leader in authenticated multiplatform delivery, EPIX has established an innovative agreement with PlayStation that provides yet another outlet for our customers to access its excellent movie content.”

About EPIX

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

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

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

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

Contact

EPIX

Jamie Colunga

jcolunga@epixhd.com

212-486-1843

 

Sloane & Company

Erica Bartsch

ebartsch@sloanepr.com

212-446-1875