Epix Adds Another Distribution Partner: Cox Communications

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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.

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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