New York – Premium cable movie service EPIX said Wednesday that
it is rolling out apps for its streaming services.
This move is part of an authentication strategy across a range of
platforms, including mobile devices, tablets and Roku TV set-top boxes.
For TV users,
said it
will join the ranks of more than 200 services on the Roku platform as “the
first premium cable movie channel.”
The company said the new apps are available for download on more
than 100 mobile devices including: Android-powered tablets and phones from
manufacturers including: Motorola, HTC and LG; Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players;
Google TV; Roku streaming players; and BlackBerry PlayBook.
All EPIX apps are free and allow subscribers who are
authenticated via cable, satellite and telco distributors to access over 3,000
EPIX movies plus original programming and extras on demand through internet
connections.
The apps distribution was described by the company as “the next
phase of EPIX’s multi-platform growth strategy as EPIX continues to expand its
leadership in authentication and multi-screen entertainment.”
EPIX has started an apps launch campaign with distributors,
including sampling opportunities among heavy viewers of online video. The EPIX apps will provide all consumers free
access to EPIX’s movie trailers, interviews and short form video content.
Movie fans will be offered limited free trials to watch EPIX
movies and original programs and EPIX will connect those who sample the service
to affiliated distributors to subscribe.
“Our business was created to take advantage of the changing
landscape, understanding how consumers are using technology, and we have been
able to successfully work with our partners to create new ways for
authenticated subscribers to access premium entertainment when, where and how
they want,” said EPIX President and CEO Mark Greenberg. “Movies have been a key driver of every new
entertainment platform and we are excited to tap the power of movies to engage
online viewers and attract new subscribers for our affiliated
distributors.”
One of the first program providers offering the EPIX apps at
launch is Verizon FiOS.
“Verizon FiOS subscribers enjoy a steadily growing lineup of
programming, with the freedom and convenience of services like Flex View and
FiOS TV Online, as well as providers like EPIX who are making their content
available on multiple devices,” stated Terry Denson, Verizon content strategy
and acquisition VP. “We are happy that
the new EPIX apps will further expand the choices and accessibility for our
FiOS TV customers.”
EPIX is currently available on Google TV and will roll out
additional apps throughout the second quarter of 2011.
The service offers an assortment of new hit releases and classic
titles from the studio libraries of Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate, MGM, and others.
Available titles include: Star Trek, Iron Man 2, Paranormal
Activity 1 and 2, Saw, Tyler Perry’s Madea, James Bond and Rocky.
EPIX also offers original comedy, music and sports specials.
