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, plus music 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.
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of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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