Loop Media, Inc. Debuts The Preview Channel on XUMO’s Free Streaming Service
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Loop Media, Inc., an innovative streaming media company focused on
premium short-form video for businesses and consumers, today announced
the launch of The
Preview Channel on XUMO TV, a leading disruptor in streaming
television and digital entertainment. The Preview Channel is a new
24-hour, ad-supported video on demand channel devoted to new film
trailers and video game previews, cast and director interviews and
behind-the-scenes footage from every major Hollywood film. The debut on
XUMO is Loop Media’s first expansion into OTT services and makes its
content available in over 30 million homes across the country on smart
TVs, mobile, web and set-top boxes.
“Loop Media is excited to announce The Preview Channel as part of its
growing line of consumer products. It’s a first-look source for
entertainment fans across the country who want the most up-to-date
information on upcoming projects – from the latest superhero film
trailer, to the next big video game announcement,” said Mark Vrieling,
Chief Content Officer, Loop Media, Inc. “XUMO, a strong and proven OTT
leader, is the first of many compelling partnerships we look forward to
announcing this year as we continue to find innovative and engaging ways
to bring our premium short-form videos to audiences where they live.”
In addition to utilizing Loop Media’s deep and growing library of over
200,000 music videos and film, game and TV trailers, The Preview Channel
receives and releases new content daily through licensing deals with
every major motion picture studio, major independent film companies and
production houses throughout North America.
“Free movies and television is a surging genre on XUMO, so it makes
perfect sense to also give our audience the inside track on the hottest
upcoming movies and games,” said Stefan Van Engen, SVP of content
partnerships and programming, XUMO. “The Preview Channel is certain to
become a daily habit, where millions of entertainment fans will get
timely, non-stop highlights and insights direct from the source.”
The channel is co-owned with cable industry veteran William Sager, whose
background includes creating The People’s Choice, one of the first
satellite delivered pay-per-view channels to feature major first-run
films, and supporting on-demand videos for major studios and global
media companies. Expansion plans this year include additional domestic
OTT services and smart TV integration, international distribution and
potential broadcast inclusion.
About XUMO
A leading disruptor in steaming television and digital entertainment,
XUMO offers over 170 digital channels of free premium programming across
12 genres, including Sports, News, Kids and Family Entertainment, Live
Events, Comedy, Lifestyle, Movies, and more. The free, ad-supported
service is available in 30 million U.S. households via a multi-screen
distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web and set-top boxes. XUMO
delivers its over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand (VOD) and LIVE linear
digital channels through content partnerships with popular media
providers such as CBSN, PeopleTV, CollegeHumor, and HISTORY, as well PGA
TOUR, and many others. The company is based in Irvine, CA. Learn more
about XUMO at www.xumo.tv
and follow @XumoTV on Twitter.
About Loop Media
Loop Media, Inc., is an innovative, premium streaming media company
building products and solutions for both businesses and consumers. Loop
Media is based in Burbank, Calif. To learn more about Loop products and
applications, please visit loop.tv.
Contacts
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Eunice Hwangbo, [email protected]