Published: December 05, 2011
EPIX Unleashed on Xbox 360
NEW YORK - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Reaching another milestone in its mission to be on every screen where
audiences are looking for hit content, EPIX today announced the launch
of its app as part of Microsoft's December 6 introduction of the new
Xbox LIVE service. A leader in multiplatform availability, EPIX will
provide authenticated subscribers streaming access on Xbox 360 to over
3,000 titles including a high definition lineup of new releases like Rango,
Iron Man 2 and True Grit, big movie franchises Star
Trek, Saw and James Bond, along with high profile original
music, comedy and sports events. The EPIX app utilizes the powerful
capabilities of Xbox including voice search, gesture and voice commands.
"The combination of EPIX premium entertainment and the innovations of
the Xbox platform offer a powerful and unparalleled experience. By
working with the Microsoft Xbox team and our affiliated cable, satellite
and telco partners, we're taking another step forward in delivering
great programming how, when and where viewers want to see it ," said
Mark Greenberg, EPIX President and CEO.
"Our partnership with EPIX marks a significant milestone in our vision
to bring consumers all their favorite entertainment, shared with the
people they care about, made easy," said Pete Thompson, General Manager,
Xbox LIVE. "By bringing EPIX to the Xbox LIVE service and adding the
magic of Kinect, we are transforming the way consumers experience
entertainment forever."
The ability to stream full movies and concerts on the Xbox LIVE service
is included as part of the premium subscription service available
through cable, satellite and telco distributors, which includes EPIX and
its multiplex channels, EPIX SVOD and EpixHD.com. EPIX is working with
affiliated partners including DISH Network, Mediacom Communications and
Verizon FiOS to engage viewers as well as add new subscribers among the
large universe of Xbox LIVE customers.
"As we become available on more popular and leading devices like Xbox,
we will be able to build a relationship with a younger audience that
will help drive business for our partners," added Greenberg.
"We're pleased to partner with EPIX in our efforts to increase the
number of online movies available to our subscribers," said Dave Shull,
senior vice president of Programming for DISH. "DISH Network is
committed to offering the most robust video content while giving our
customers the most options for when and where they choose to watch it."
In addition to Xbox, authenticated subscribers can access EPIX content
on hundreds of other devices.
About EPIX
EPIX, a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B),
its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), is a premium entertainment service available on
television, video-on-demand, online and on consumer electronic devices.
With access to more than 15,000 motion pictures spanning the vast
libraries of its partners and other studios, EPIX provides a
powerful entertainment experience with more feature films on demand and
online and more HD movies than any other service. It is the only premium
service providing its entire monthly line-up of new Hollywood hits,
classic feature films, documentaries and original concerts, comedy and
sporting events on all platforms. EPIX has made the commitment to
deliver the industry's most expansive online collection of movies,
making more than 3,000 titles available to authenticated subscribers on
EpixHD.com and on hundreds of devices including iPads and iPhones,
Android tablets and mobile phones, Roku players, Samsung Smart TVs
and Blu-ray players, Xbox consoles and more. EPIX is 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.

Sloane & Company
Jamie Colunga, 212-446-1877
jcolunga@sloanepr.com
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