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PLAINVIEW, NY--(Marketwired - December 22, 2016) - NeuLion, Inc. (TSX: NLN), a leading technology product and service provider that specializes in the digital video broadcasting, distribution and monetization of live and on-demand content to Internet-enabled devices, today announced a partnership with global Ultra HD channel INsight TV, to launch an all new OTT Ultra HD Entertainment platform with native Ultra HD digital content powered by the NeuLion® Digital Platform.
INsight TV is a reality, entertainment and sports channel that takes the viewer on an adventurous journey to explore and interact with incredible stories. Shot and produced in native Ultra HD, the channel features original programming in the form of innovative documentaries, accessible reality series and cutting-edge factual infotainment, as well as high levels of interactive new formats. INsight creates and commissions non-scripted, long form, high quality series based on global trending topics, featuring popular social influencers and has a passion for producing compelling content that takes the viewer on a journey to explore, be educated and entertained. The range of programming demonstrates the very best of Ultra HD; from beautiful, vivid cinematography to dazzling high-speed action
INsight CEO Rian Bester. "We are excited to announce our new partnership with NeuLion who will be our platform for our enhanced version of INsight.TV that will be launched in the coming months. Leveraging the NeuLion Digital Platform and NeuLion's market leading technology for Ultra-HD will allow us to retain our pioneering position in the entertainment industry."
NeuLion's market leadership in online video delivery has enabled its continued growth in Europe through extensive international experience with large clients such as the NFL, Euroleague, NBA, UFC and Eleven Sports Network. The 4K video ecosystem is delivered by the NeuLion Digital Platform at 50/60 frames per second to internet connected 4K HDR devices, that is coupled with NeuLion's 4K streaming CE SDK.
"With a focus on the viewer experience, we are excited to partner with INsight TV to offer the best in Ultra HD entertainment combined with our technology platform," President and CEO of NeuLion Roy Reichbach said. "We are constantly pushing the envelope with new technology, new features and new services. Together with INsight who is doing the same thing in their field, this is another example of how we are delivering a best-in-class digital experience."
The NeuLion Digital Platform has met the business and technical requirements mandated by its entertainment customers who include Carrefour, BT, Deutsche Telecom, ITV, Tribeca Films, Sky and others. The upcoming launch of the new INsight service is expected in the coming months.
INsight:
INsight goes beyond television, engaging audiences across all devices and platforms. Viewable in their own time; wherever and whenever they want. Shooting and broadcasting content to the highest standards, not only in Ultra HD but also in high frame rate: 50 frames per second, and more recently adding HDR to flagship productions, viewers experience pixel-perfect image clarity -- the sharpest, richest picture, supported by the very latest television technology. INsight managed to become the leader in its genre in a short period of time. INsight broadcasts over 200 hours of brand new, original Ultra HD content per year for a more male skewed young at heart audience. INsight is in the vanguard of the UHD movement and together with our partners, we are driving new standards that will set the bar for the way viewers experience UHD.