According to Wizard World representatives," CONtv is a new digital entertainment network exclusively dedicated to the fanspace. Launching in early 2015, CONtv will offer audiences access to thousands of hours of original programming, elusive cult films and television shows, celebrated genre movies, and exclusive live coverage of Comic Con events nationwide. From quirky original series to an eclectic catalog of 1200 must-watch titles, CONtv’s seemingly endless stream of animé, fantasy, grindhouse, horror, martial arts, sci-fi, and superhero content will be available on demand through a free, ad-supported format or a low-cost, subscription-based model of $6.99 a month for premium content. CONtv is a partnership of Cinedigm Entertainment Group, the nation’s largest independent distributor of digital entertainment, and Wizard World, producers of the largest chain of Comic Con and pop culture conventions in the U.S. Together, they provide an unrivalled experiential hub of content, community, and conventions across the broad spectrum of platforms including Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Mac OS, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Windows, Xbox, mobile and tablet devices."
Included in CONtv's original programming will be Bruce Campbells' game show entitled "Last Fan Standing" and a new horror-competition series called “Fight Of The Living Dead” which follows digital celebrities as they fight to survive the a,"...realistic onslaught through a “real-world” Zombie apocalypse." Also just recently announed is the addition of Jason David Franks' "My Morphing Life" which is set to premiere in early March. This will be the second season of the popular show as fans watch JDF,"...through his daily adrenaline-fueled antics to give fans a thrilling look inside his base-jumping, high-flying, ass-kicking life as he breaks world records, greets fans, raises his daughter and tackles death-defying stunts."
We don't have long to wait and it sounds like the new network is all but guranteed to be a hit, considering the variety of the programs to choose from. What say you, are you excited about CONtv?
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