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.
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Inc.
