Channel Kicks Off with 100+ Films and TV
Series across Multiple Genres
Deal Boosts Cineverse's Strategy to
Increase its Appeal for Black Viewers
LOS
ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse
Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and
entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of
streaming channels and content libraries, has entered into a new
partnership with Maverick Entertainment Group, an independent
channel in the US VOD/FAST space offering the best in Black indie
cinema, to launch a new VOD channel - Maverick Black
Cinema on its flagship streaming service. The deal is a
direct reflection of Cineverse's mission to be a curated streaming
home for independent film and filmmakers.
Maverick's popular content is highly distributed across key
streaming platforms. In fact, the Maverick brand, whether its
channel or VOD content, is showcased across many of the industry
leaders in the space including Samsung TV Plus, Tivo, Pluto TV,
Freevee, Sling, and Peacock.
The global channel is joining the Cineverse family of channels
with an initial line-up of 100+ films and TV series including
content from genres such as action, drama, romance, comedy,
thriller and more. In keeping with Cineverse's commitment to
offering consumers high-quality content and depth of choice,
additional titles will be added in the coming months.
Maverick Black Cinema will utilize Cineverse's
proprietary Matchpoint technology to provide content
recommendations based on real-time feedback from viewers.
Select highlights of key/high-performing Maverick films that are
part of the initial Cineverse line-up include crime thriller "Take
Me To Amazing", Action film "Two Wolves" starring Mykel Shannon Jenkins and Ernest Lee Thomas, Street thrillers "Murder
Gardens" and "Candy", and courtroom drama "The Lying Truth"
starring Reggie Gaskins and
Maya Gilbert-Dunbar.
The Maverick deal represents the latest partnership to bring
quality third-party content to Cineverse's flagship
platform. The company already provides viewers with a wide
range of free, ad-supported, streaming television (FAST) and
curated video-on-demand (VOD) channels including Gusto, Qwest TV,
SHOUT! TV, The Carol Burnett Show, Johnny Carson TV, and Mystery
Science Theater 3000, just to name a few.
ABOUT MAVERICK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Privately held
Maverick Entertainment Group has a reputation for consistently
releasing niche genre films that major studios often overlook.
Founded in 1997, Maverick continues to be a leading distributor and
producer of niche independent and Black Cinema content. Having
released more than 1,300 films over the past 26 years, Maverick
currently distributes the world's largest library of feature-length
Black Cinema. In addition to funding and producing originals,
Maverick releases over 100+ movies a year and distributes them
digitally and physically worldwide.
Maverick's far-reaching and boutique distribution is due to
direct relationships with digital platforms and retailers including
Roku, Tubi, Samsung, Peacock, LG, Vizio, Vudu-Fandango, and many
more. Maverick connects with its consumer base through streaming
apps, channels, and networks, as well as DVD and
Video-on-Demand.
Maverick supports independent film producers by providing a
pipeline of content that streams from filmmakers to movie watchers.
Likewise, Maverick accommodates consumers with a consistent flow of
the genre films they wish to view. By maintaining an exemplary
reputation within the film and business communities, as well as
establishing direct relations with content creators and media
providers, Maverick positions itself as a leader within the home
entertainment industry.
Doug Schwab founded Maverick and
continues to oversee the company. He and his team of key personnel
have forged the cornerstone of the company's growth into the
future.
ABOUT CINEVERSE
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) is a global
streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the
world's largest portfolios of owned and operated streaming
channels, all powered by its advanced, proprietary technology
platform. Cineverse currently features enthusiast brands for
subscription video on demand (SVOD), advertising-based video on
demand (AVOD) and free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST)
channels. Cineverse entertains consumers around the globe by
providing premium feature film and television series, enthusiast
streaming channels and technology services to some of the world's
largest media, retail and technology companies. For more
information, please visit www.cineverse.com.
For additional information, please contact:
For Media
The Lippin Group for Cineverse
cineverse@lippingroup.com
For Investors
Julie Milstead
424-281-5411
investorrelations@cineverse.com
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