Epix Adds Another Distribution Partner: Cox Communications
Epix, the premium entertainment JV between Viacom (NYSE: VIA), Paramount, MGM and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), has finally added another distribution partner: Cox Communications. Cox has more than 5 million subscribers.
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The partnership goes live in April, with VOD, online and subscription-based access for Cox’s “movie tier customers” nationwide. The companies didn’t disclose financials, and details on how Cox will roll out the offering to its customers haven’t been disclosed. A source tipped SAI about the deal this weekend; the companies confirmed via press release today.
Epix launched last October amid tons of hype. But with just one distribution partner at the time—Verizon FiOS—the potential viewer base for its content library was limited.
Epix offers access to more than 15,000 films, at least 3,000 of which are slated for on-demand online streaming access later this year.
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