Nerdspan received a large and exciting press release from pop-culture digital streaming network CONtv, a Cinedigm and Wizard World collaboration, has announced their official debut at Wizard World Comic-Con Las Vegas April 24-26. CONtv are pleased with their preview month following their March 3 launch, which they feel was very successful.
CONtv currently features “2,500 hours of original programming, curated films and TV episodes, and exclusive Comic Con panel coverage from dozens of annual nationwide conventions, with new panel programming added weekly as additional CONs take place,” The panels include stars such William Shatner, original TV Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno, Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead and forthcoming series Ash vs Evil Dead).
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Cinedigm Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk says: “We are very proud that CONtv is the first OTT streaming network specifically designed for the very avid and savvy Comic Con fanspace, Our preview for the last few weeks has been very successful. We set out to create a channel for the fans and by the fans, and are pleased by all the positive feedback we have received from them during this preview about our content and the CONtv viewing experience. We are thrilled to officially kick off the channel at the Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas later this month because, based on the tens and tens of millions of viewing minutes during preview and very high customer satisfaction, we are now more confident than ever that CONtv will continue to deliver exactly the type of content and viewing formats Comic Con fans want to see.”
Wizard World CEO John Macaluso adds: “For fans that attend Wizard World Comic Con events, CONtv is the ideal extension of their fandom of films, TV shows, comics, stars, heroes, personalities and more. For those who have not yet been to one of our 26 shows across the U.S., CONtv brings exclusive access to rarely seen moments, panels and previews that are part of the true Wizard World Comic Con fan experience. With numerous Wizard World shows coming up in the next few weeks, CONtv viewers will have even more original content coming across their screens soon.”
In addition to Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas, CONtv will be covering major upcoming Wizard World Comic Con events in major markets including Chicago, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Des Moines and more. A full list can be found http://www.wizardworld.com.
CONtv also features a pop culture trivia show hosted by cult hero Bruce Campbell called Last Fan Standing, a zombies vs YouTubers reality show Fight of the Living Dead and the first installment in a three-part fantasy epic starring Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys) Mythica: A Quest For Heroes. Upcoming programming includes My Morphing LIfe, an action-packed reality series starring the original Green Power Ranger Jason David Frank..On the ground for the Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas, Frank will screen his new CONtv original series, while Mythica star Kevin Sorbo will present a screening of Mythica: A Quest For Heroes and will reveal never-before-seen advanced footage of the follow up film Mythica: The Darkspore.
Both free and VIP subscription accounts are available at CONtv.com, with CONtv VIP subscription packages remove the adverts and give access to exclusive content and perks at Wizard World Comic Cons, including reserved seating and discounts.
CONtv is currently available on iTunes, Google Play and Roku. Visit CONtv.com for more details.
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