The Film Detective Launches Classic Radio Podcast

Carl Amari, syndicated radio host, producer, and actor, to join as host of The Film Detective Podcast, placing the spotlight on classic radio programs from the old-time radio era.

PRESS RELEASE  OCT 27, 2021 11:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES, October 27, 2021 (Newswire.com) - Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that The Film Detective, the classic film restoration and streaming company, is launching its inaugural classic podcast, The Film Detective Podcast, dedicated to classic radio programs from the Golden Age of Radio.

The Film Detective Podcast is uniting two of the most engaging mediums in entertainment history, old-time radio and podcasting, offering a twice-weekly program dedicated to revisiting classic radio shows that ruled the airwaves throughout the Golden Age of Radio.

Radio programs featured on The Film Detective Podcast will include mystery and detective shows like The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Adventures of the Thin Man, Dragnet, and The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective; comedies including The Burns & Allen Show, Father Knows Best, and The Jack Benny Program; science fiction and suspense including X Minus One and Suspense; and westerns like Have Gun Will Travel, Gunsmoke, and The Roy Rogers Show. Many of the featured radio shows also have television adaptations that are available to stream on The Film Detective's classic film and television app.

Reaching over one hundred million listeners each month, podcasting serves as the latest initiative in The Film Detective's mission to bring classic entertainment to modern audiences.

"We are excited to bring classic radio to a whole new generation of listeners through The Film Detective Podcast," said Phil Hopkins, President of The Film Detective. "Similar to classic radio, podcasts have redefined audio entertainment, which presents a unique opportunity to bring the beloved shows that once dominated at-home entertainment to today's audiences with modern podcast technology."

The Film Detective Podcast will be hosted by Carl Amari, film producer, syndicated radio host and a foremost authority on the golden age of radio. Through his company, Gulfstream Studios, Amari has spent decades licensing the rights to more than 50,000 hours of original radio programming. Amari has brought radio expertise as producer of multiple award-winning shows, including serving as creator/producer of The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas and producer/host of Hollywood 360.

"These theater of the mind radio programs paved the way for today's podcast revolution and I'm excited to share them with The Film Detective's worldwide audience," said Amari.

The Film Detective Podcast will premiere on November 3, available via YouTube, Simplecast, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. The Film Detective also announced future plans to launch the podcast on The Film Detective's 24/7 classic film and television channel, available on Sling TV, Plex, DistroTV, and more. For more information, visit https://thefilmdetective.com/.

Contact:

Kerry Ryan

kerry@thefilmdetective.com

About The Film Detective:

The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, including feature films, television, foreign imports, and documentaries and is a division of Cinedigm. Launched in 2014, The Film Detective has distributed its extensive library of 3,000+ hours of film on DVD and Blu-ray and through leading broadcast and streaming platforms including TCM, NBC, EPIX, Amazon, MeTV, PBS, and more. The Film Detective has released its classic movie app on web, Android, iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV and is available live with a 24/7 channel on Sling, STIRR, Plex, Local Now, Rakuten TV, and DistroTV. For more information, visit www.thefilmdetective.com.

About Cinedigm:

For more than twenty years, Cinedigm has led the digital transformation of the entertainment industry. Today, Cinedigm entertains hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe by providing premium content, streaming channels and technology services to the world's largest media, technology and retail companies.

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Butch Patrick, the original Eddie Munster, Hosts the First-Ever Halloween Monster Bash on Classic Reruns TV, Streaming in US and Canada

Television Icon Eddie Munster to Host First-Ever Halloween Monster Bash on Classic Reruns TV

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CEDAR CITY, Utah, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Butch Patrick, the original Eddie Munster from the hit TV series The Munsters, will host Classic Reruns TV's Halloween Monster Bash on Sunday, Oct. 31. The first-ever Halloween Monster Bash will be hosted from Tom Devlin's Monster Museum in Boulder City, Nev., brought to viewers by Fresh Litter and Net Credit.

"This is going to be a special Halloween night as I host a viewing of four of my all-time favorite horror films on Classic Reruns TV," said Patrick. "I'll share behind-the-scenes details about each movie as well as give fans insight into my time as Eddie on The Munsters."

Each of the four films were personally selected by Patrick and include: The Day the Earth Stood Still, A Bucket of Blood, Little Shop of Horrors and The Son of Dracula.

The Halloween Monster Bash will be available on Classic Reruns TV, America's newest streaming and over-the-air channel dedicated to legendary television shows and films.

"This is our first original programming since launching Classic Reruns TV in May of this year, and we're thrilled that a true TV icon like Butch Patrick will host our inaugural event," said David Bishop, president of Classic Reruns TV. "Our goal is to provide programming and events you won't see anywhere else."

Classic Reruns TV is available in millions of homes across the United States on select streaming platforms and broadcast diginet channels. A full list of streaming platforms and channels can be found here.

For more information, visit www.classicreruns.com.

About Classic Reruns TV

Classic Reruns TV launched its linear service in April 2021 and has quickly captured the attention of millions of viewers through both streaming and over-the-air channels. Classic Reruns programming includes The Patty Duke Show, Here's Lucy, Bonanza, The Beverly Hillbillies and The Joey Bishop Show, among other beloved classic TV shows and movies. Learn more at www.classicreruns.com.

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Unwrap the Holidays Early this Year with Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas, Beginning October 22 in Canada, Only on W Network

Canada's Christmas Network Presents Its Biggest Celebration Ever with 41 Festive New Premieres

Beloved Hallmark Channel Fan Favourites Candace Cameron Bure, Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson Peete, Danica McKellar, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Janel Parrish, Robert Buckley, Jonathan Bennett, Ryan Paevey and More, Star in This Year's Coveted Movie Lineup

Stream All Hallmark Channel Movies Live and On Demand with STACKTV and the Global TV App

W Network's Movie Date Welcomes New Hosts HGTV Canada's Sarah Keenleyside, Food Network Canada's Noah Cappe, and Big Brother Canada alum Brittnee Blair

W Network and Warner Music Canada Partner to Launch Countdown to Christmas Playlists Available November 1 on Music Streaming Services

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TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - This year, Corus Entertainment's W Network is delivering more holiday cheer than ever before with Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas. Beginning October 22, nearly two weeks earlier than previous years, W Network will magically transform into Canada's holiday headquarters featuring 41 all-new exclusive premieres and back-to-back movies every day until New Year's Day. With premieres every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and a joyous schedule of titles featuring everything from a time travel tale to the unbreakable bond between two sisters, and inspiring stories of families finding hope after loss, there's something 'yule' love all season long.

"Reigning as the most watched holiday programming event, Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas on W Network is a firmly established annual tradition in Canadian homes, and we are delighted to be a part of how families and friends celebrate the season," said Daniel Eves, Senior Vice President, Broadcast Networks, Corus Entertainment. "Fans eagerly await the debut of this flagship movie lineup and after a whirlwind year we are embracing the holiday spirit earlier than ever with the uplifting stories and endearing characters of Hallmark Channel's original movies."

It goes without sleigh-ing that W Network is Canada's official home for the holidays. Since its debut in 2018, Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas has helped W Network remain the #1 specialty network overall with key women demos during the event*. In addition, last year it landed #1 with adults 25-54 too** while also coming in as the #1 network with multiple female demos on weekends beating all specialty and conventional stations.***  

Throughout Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas and beyond, viewers can look forward to new W Network's Movie Date segments featuring new hosts, HGTV Canada's Sarah Keenleyside, Food Network Canada's Noah Cappe, and Big Brother Canada alum Brittnee Blair, as they join the network to serve up segments in the holiday decor, design, food and lifestyle space. Welcoming guest experts in every episode, W Network's Movie Date will celebrate the very best of the season while acting as the perfect complement to the upcoming holiday slate and continuing to serve as an extension of W Network content year-round.

New this year, W Network and Warner Music Canada will have everyone rocking around the Christmas tree with the perfect holiday music playlist. Available everywhere you stream music beginning November 1,  Topsify Canada's "Countdown to Christmas" will feature an essential mix of brand new and timeless holiday hits – from artists including Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, Dan + Shay, Rob Thomas, Brett Eldredge, Sia, and many more! In addition, Topsify will simultaneously launch the perfect Country companion, "Complete Country presents Countdown To Christmas," featuring all the biggest names in Country Music. What better way to celebrate the holidays than to bring the joy of the holiday movie season together with greatest hits of Christmas music!

W Network presents its initial list of very merry movie premieres below. Additional titles and the full slate of 41 exclusive premieres will be announced soon. As always, the enchanting movie lineup proudly features homegrown Canadian productions including You, Me & the Christmas Trees (Front Street), The Christmas Contest (Muse), Christmas at Castle Hart (Leif Bristow), and more. Viewers can also stream all 2021 premieres and over 100 past holiday favourites live and on demand on STACKTV and the Global TV App.

• You, Me & The Christmas Trees, starring Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years), Benjamin Ayres (Suits), Jason Hervey (The Wonder Years)
• Boyfriends of Christmas Past, starring Catherine Haena Kim (FBI), Raymond Ablack (Ginny & Georgia), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim's Convenience)
• The Santa Stakeout, starring Tamera Mowry-Housley (The Real, Sister, Sister), Paul Campbell (Battlestar Galactica), Joe Pantoliano (The Matrix)
• Christmas in Harmony, starring Ashleigh Murray (Riverdale),  Luke James  (Little,  Star),  Loretta  Devine (Queen Bees, Family Reunion), Michelle  Williams (Destiny's  Child, The  Masked Singer), Basil Wallace (Blood Diamond)
• Coyote Creek Christmas, starring Janel Parrish (Right in Front of Me), Ryan Paevey (A Little Daytime Drama)
• Christmas Sail, starring Katee Sackhoff (The Mandalorian), Patrick  Sabongui (Firefly  Lane),  Terry O'Quinn (Lost)
• Open by Christmas, starring Alison Sweeney (Days of our Lives), Erica Durance (Smallville),  Brennan Elliott (Christmas in Vienna)
• Next Stop, Christmas, starring Lyndsy Fonseca (How I Met Your Mother), Chandler  Massey  (Days of our Lives), Lea Thompson (Back to the Future), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)
• A Christmas Treasure, starring Jordin Sparks (Sparkle, American Idol), Michael Xavier (Christmas  Comes Twice, Beware of the Midwife)
• Christmas at Castle Hart, starring Lacey Chabert (Sweet Carolina), Stuart Townsend (Salem)
• The Christmas Contest (wt), starring Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House), John Brotherton  (Fuller House), Barbara Niven (Chesapeake Shores)
• The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls (wt), starring Robert Buckley (Chesapeake  Shores), Ana Ayora (In the Dark), Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls), with Sharon Lawrence (NYPD   Blue), Treat Williams (Chesapeake Shores) and Brad Harder (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries)
• The Nine Kittens of Christmas, starring Brandon Routh (The Rookie), Kimberley Sustad (Christmas by Starlight), Gregory Harrison (Chesapeake Shores)
• Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday and Sister Swap: Christmas in the City starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley (Darrow Mysteries, Father of the Bride), Ashley Williams (Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater, The Jim Gaffigan Show), Mark Deklin (Grace and Frankie, Designated Survivor), Keith Robinson (Saints & Sinners, A Christmas Love Story), Susan Yeagley (Mike  Tyson Mysteries, Parks and Recreation) and Kevin Nealon (Man with a Plan, Weeds)
• The Christmas Promise, starring Torrey DeVitto (Chicago Med), Dylan Bruce (Orphan Black), Patrick Duffy (Dallas)
• Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas, starring Kaitlin Doubleday (Love on Iceland), Steve Lund (Baby, It's Cold Inside), Caroline Rhea (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
• Small Town Christmas, starring Ashley Newbrough (Love Under the Stars), Kristoffer Polaha (Hearts of Christmas)
• Swept Up by Christmas, starring Lindy Booth (The Librarians), Justin Bruening (Sweet Magnolias)

For the most up-to-date schedule and for more information about this year's movies, visit wnetwork.com.

W Network is available on National Free Preview from November 1 to December 13. Please check local listings for additional information.

W Network can be streamed on the Global TV App, available now on iOS, Android, Chromecast and at watch.globaltv.com, and via STACKTV, available on Amazon Prime Video Channels. The network is also available through all major TV distributors, including: Shaw, Shaw Direct, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus, Cogeco, Eastlink and SaskTel.

Source: Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada, AMA(000) *CTC'20: (Nov 1, 2020 – Jan 1, 2021), CTC'19 (Nov 1, 2019 – Jan 1, 2020), CTC'18 (Nov 1, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019), F18+, F25-54, F18-49, F18-34, M-SU 2a-2a, CDN SPEC COM ENG **CTC'20: (Nov 1, 2020 – Jan 1, 2021) A25-54, M-SU 2a-2a, CDN SPEC COM ENG ***CTC'20: (Nov 1, 2020 – Jan 1, 2021), F18-34, F18-49, F25-54, Sa-Su 2a-2a, CDN CONV COM ENG + SPEC

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W Network is a Corus Entertainment Network.

About Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world.  Engaging audiences since 1999, the company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 33 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital and streaming assets, animation software, technology and media services. Corus is an internationally renowned content creator and distributor through Nelvana, a world class animation studio expert in all formats and Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit scripted and unscripted content. The company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, leading 2D animation software supplier Toon Boom and children's book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX, along with broadly distributed Canadian streaming platforms STACKTV, Nick+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit www.corusent.com.

About Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Channel, owned by Hallmark Cards, Inc., is Crown Media Family Networks' flagship 24-hour cable television network.  As the country's leading destination for quality family entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand.  The network features an ambitious lineup of original content, including movies; scripted primetime series; annual pet specials including, "Kitten Bowl" and "American Rescue Dog Show"; and a daily, two-hour lifestyle show, "Home & Family."  Additionally, Hallmark Channel is the exclusive home to world premiere presentations of the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame franchise.  Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate life's special moments, Hallmark Channel also offers annual holiday programming franchises including "Countdown to Christmas" and many other seasonal offerings. Rounding out the network's diverse slate are some of television's most beloved comedies and series, including "The Golden Girls" and "Frasier."

For more information, please visit www.crownmediapress.com 
To visit the network website, please visit www.hallmarkchannel.com 
Hallmark Channel on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube

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Discovery, Inc. To Launch discovery+ In Canada

The Definitive Non-Fiction, Real Life Streaming Service to Launch in Canada on October 19

discovery+ Features 60,000 Episodes from Discovery's Iconic Brands and More Than 200 New, Exclusive Original Series

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /CNW/ -- Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that discovery+, the definitive streaming home of non-fiction, real life content, will launch in Canada on Tuesday, October 19. The launch marks the first time Canadian viewers will have access to the most comprehensive collection of real life programming available anywhere.

discovery+ brings viewers more than 200 exclusive, original series across fan-favorite, real life genres, including True Crime, Home, Relationships, Food, Paranormal and Nature. Viewers will also have access to 60,000 episodes of current and classic shows from Discovery's iconic portfolio of networks, including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, OWN, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Magnolia Network, and the largest streaming collection of natural history content from the BBC.

Canadian viewers will have access to new series from iconic franchises such as Fixer Upper: Welcome Home, 90 Day: The Single Life and Naked and Afraid Of Love, and unique originals including Unseamly: The Investigation of Peter Nygard, No Responders Left Behind, Bobby and Giada in Italy, Queen of Meth and Love in Paradise. discovery+ also features much loved personalities like Guy Fieri, Drew and Jonathan Scott, Zak Bagans and Dr. Pimple Popper. Finally, more than 1,000 episodes of Discovery's most popular series will be subtitled in French at launch.

Platforms and Devices
At launch, discovery+ will be available on the following platforms and devices in Canada:

• Amazon Fire TV streaming devices and Fire TV Smart TVs
• iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV HD & Apple TV 4K
• Google devices and platforms including Android™ phones and tablets, Google TV™ and other Android TV™ OS devices, and Google Chromecast™ and Chromecast built-in™ devices
• Microsoft Store on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S devices
• The Roku® platform
• Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and newer)

Pricing 
discovery+ is available starting at Can$4.99 per month, with an ad-free version available for Can$6.99 per month. Each account will include up to five user profiles and four concurrent streams, among the most offered in the streaming video category.

"We are thrilled to launch discovery+ in Canada, a country of devoted Discovery fans and home to many of the most beloved stars in our family," said JB Perrette, President and CEO of Discovery Streaming and International. "discovery+ is one of one: the definitive real life streaming service, and we deliver the best streaming value to our fans. We know it will resonate with our loyal audience in Canada, as we continue to roll the service out to a number of key markets around the world throughout the rest of 2021."

discovery+ Features
discovery+ makes it easy for subscribers to browse the largest offering of real life content anywhere with world class features to create one of the best streaming experiences:

• The "For You" section features shows that are most relevant to the subscriber and provides immediate access to series and shows from across the entire content library; their favorite networks; and interactive hero images on connected TV's, without ever leaving the home screen.
• discovery+ combines the most loved brands in entertainment and makes it easy for subscribers to explore each one with customized "Brand Hubs" that feature the best series, shows and episodes.
• The discovery+ navigation is designed to allow subscribers to dive deep into "Top Genres" including lifestyle, home, food, true crime, adventure, relationships, nature and animals, science and tech, natural history, paranormal and more. Subscribers can easily search across passion verticals and scroll through an abundance of choices.
• The discovery+ "Browse" and "Search" experiences are among its most powerful features. Subscribers can quickly and easily find what they want to watch and take a deep dive into a vast array of content that is instantly filtered by new, trending and timely topics.

Marketing Partner
Discovery enters the Canadian market with an integrated marketing partnership with Corus Entertainment Inc. Capitalizing on the strength of Corus and Discovery's long-standing joint venture, this partnership will introduce Canadians to discovery+ via Corus' powerful megaphone of media assets including linear networks, radio, digital, and social platforms.

"We are excited to build on over 20 years as joint venture partners with Discovery in Canada," said Doug Murphy, President and CEO, Corus Entertainment. "As the country's leader in lifestyle content, Corus' extensive suite of media assets provide broad scale and reach to audiences seeking to experience Discovery's deep library of world class content wherever they are. With our expertise in driving discoverability and brand recognition, we look forward to supporting the growth of discovery+ in Canada."

Ad Sales
discovery+ offers unique, incremental scale and reach, along with lighter ad loads and data-driven cross-platform capabilities, creating a more powerful and impactful experience for both consumers and advertisers.  The streaming service launches in Canada with partners including The Trade Desk, MediaMath, Adobe, Magnite and Freewheel.

*Roku is registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. in the United States.

About discovery+
discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

About Discovery, Inc.
Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as discovery+, Food Network Kitchen and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf. Discovery's portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms.

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Cinedigm Raises the Curtain On the New Fandor

Premiere Streaming Destination For Cinephiles Prepares To Launch New Look, New Exclusive Premieres And A New Viewer Experience

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2021 / Cinedigm (NASDAQ:CIDM), the leading independent streaming entertainment company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today the evolution of its pioneering streaming service Fandor, named the "Netflix for Indie Film" by The Wall Street Journal, has begun.

The new-look Fandor will come with a wider footprint and with hundreds of new acquisitions from an array of rights holders and film distributors. Subscribers will have access to over a thousand hours of independent titles, including exclusive acquisitions from international film festivals and acclaimed titles from existing partners and key providers. The updated platform features a brand-new design and an intuitive user-experience, with a continuous refresh of independent titles each month - all designed to create the ultimate celebration of Cinephile culture.

"With over a decade of experience in streaming independent cinema, we are proud to bring new life to a service so dedicated to independent filmmakers and the incredible films they create," said Phil Hopkins, President of Fandor. "We are confident audiences will enjoy the thousands of hours of exceptional films we have carefully curated, ranging from arthouse, to grindhouse, film noir, blaxploitation, comedy, drama, LGBTQ+, J-Horror, and everything in between. With the relaunch of Fandor, the message to cinephiles is'films'not 'content.'"

Originally launched at South by Southwest® in 2011, Fandor served as a pioneer in the elevation of independent film, both through its industry-leading independent streaming platform as well as through written and video editorial pieces.

Tapping into the $4.8 billion-dollar global market for independent film, the updated Fandor platform leverages Cinedigm's innovative Matchpoint technology. This allows the service to easily and quickly deliver film and episodic titles through the industry-leading delivery system, providing the opportunity to significantly scale its offerings on the updated service.

Launching alongside the Fandor service will be Keyframe, Fandor's digital editorial publication dedicated to the written and video exploration of independent cinema. Composed of articles, interviews, reviews, and video essays, the return of Keyframe serves as a highly anticipated community for filmmakers, writers, and film enthusiasts. Keyframe will represent one of many key initiatives by Fandor to dramatically increase its volume of original offerings. This includes editorial deep dives and tributes, such as a recent celebration of the work of director Werner Herzog, as well as monthly hand-picked featured playlists available on the Fandor service.

New to Fandor's offerings on Keyframe is the Fandor Festival Podcast, exploring the best of independent film festivals, hosted by former Fandor executive Chris Kelly and seasoned morning radio personality Hooman Khalili, and featuring producer Bryn Nguyen. Guests include filmmakers, film festival founders, and industry leaders with engaging insights on festival films, available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Simplecast.

"The last five years have seen accelerated access to content across the streaming spectrum. Yet even with all these choices, much of independent cinema has been left behind and Cinephiles often have difficulty finding films of interest on massive streaming platforms," said Erick Opeka, President & Chief Strategy Officer of Cinedigm. "Fandor has been a pioneer in this space and offers a haven for Cinephiles looking for deep and meaningful titles that made them fall in love with films in the first place. Cinedigm's commitment to independent film has never been stronger and, as the Company grows into a global brand, that dedication has caught the attention of filmmakers around the world."

The streaming channels will be refreshed monthly with content from Cinedigm's extensive library. The Company will also continue to aggressively acquire new original content to ensure its position as one of the leading digital and streaming destinations for Indie enthusiasts. Fandor will premiere several of Cinedigm's highly anticipated releases this fall, including the ensemble comedy Distancing Socially, which features an all-star cast led by Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) and Sarah Levy (Schitt's Creek); Our Father, the acclaimed 2021 SXSW Grand Jury Award nominee about two estranged sisters on a quest to find their uncle; and the daring psychological thriller Into Schrodinger's Box,about a woman struggling with the loneliness and isolation of quarantine.

The reimagined Fandor streaming service marks the latest in a series of strategic expansions by the Company in recent months. The Company reports continued success on the Fandor Amazon Prime Channel and has sponsored or participated in recent events including South by Southwest® 2021, the North Fork TV Festival, and Festival de Cannes 2021, with plans for additional sponsorships in the coming months. The Company has also announced plans to scale the service's availability across multiple devices, including offering a Fandor FAST channel encompassing all interests for the avid Cinephile, to be available across global OTT streaming platforms.

The Fandor streaming service will be available on iOS and Android mobile devices, web, and Roku, with ad-free access to the entire Fandor library for $4.99/month or $49.99/year. Free, ad-supported access to select titles from the Fandor library will also be available at launch and new platforms will roll out over the rest of the year.

An innovator in the digital transformation of the entertainment industry for more than two decades, Cinedigm's core mission is to entertain the world by building the world's best portfolio of enthusiast channels and services for the streaming generation. Through a diverse mix of premium SVOD services and dedicated AVOD and FAST channels, Cinedigm's streaming portfolio reaches indie film (Fandor), horror (Screambox & Bloody Disgusting) and family entertainment (Dove Channel), as well as dedicated channels for iconic entertainers, led by Bob Ross (The Bob Ross Channel) and soon Elvis Presley (The Elvis Presley Channel). Cinedigm's ultimate goal is to build destinations that immerse viewers in films they love while staying at the forefront of technology as the streaming industry continues to evolve.

For more information, visit https://www.fandor.com/.

ABOUT CINEDIGM

For more than twenty years, Cinedigm (NASDAQ:CIDM) has led the digital transformation of the entertainment industry. Today, Cinedigm entertains hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe by providing premium content, streaming channels and technology services to the world's largest media, technology and retail companies. For more information, visit http://www.cinedigm.com/.

Cinedigm uses, and will continue to use, its website, press releases, SEC filings, and various social media channels, including Twitter (https://twitter.com/cinedigm), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cinedigm/), Facebook (facebook.com/Cinedigm), StockTwits (https://stocktwits.com/CinedigmCorp) and the Company website (www.cinedigm.com) as additional means of disclosing public information to investors, the media and others interested in the Company. It is possible that certain information that the Company posts on its website, disseminated in press releases, SEC filings, and on social media could be deemed to be material information, and the Company encourages investors, the media and others interested in the Company to review the business and financial information that the Company posts on its website, disseminates in press releases, SEC filings and on the social media channels identified above, as such information could be deemed to be material information.

ABOUT FANDOR

Fandor streams thousands of handpicked, award-winning movies from around the world. With dozens of genres that include Hollywood classics, undiscovered gems, and the latest festival favorites, Fandor provides curated entertainment and original editorial offerings on desktop, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Prime, and throughout social media. With a rapidly expanding library and innovative partnerships, Fandor's goal is to captivate and inspire a global community of movie lovers. Learn more at http://www.Fandor.com.

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