Cineverse Acquires Jenni "JWOWW" Farley's Directorial Debut for the Company's Streaming Service SCREAMBOX

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Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has acquired the North American rights to DEVON, the directorial debut of Jersey Shore alum Jenni "JWOWW" Farley. The found footage horror film will premiere exclusively on Cineverse's streaming service SCREAMBOX on November 11, 2024. DEVON follows a group of friends investigating an unsolved disappearance at an abandoned asylum, leading to a terrifying experience.

Farley, a longtime horror fan, expressed excitement about her new venture in the genre. The acquisition was negotiated by Brandon Hill, Executive Director of Acquisitions at Cineverse. SCREAMBOX, which offers a wide range of horror content, continues to expand its library with classic films, indie hits, and original series.

Positive

• Acquisition of exclusive streaming rights for DEVON, potentially attracting new subscribers
• Expansion of SCREAMBOX's content library with a high-profile directorial debut
• Leveraging Jenni "JWOWW" Farley's celebrity status to promote the film and platform

Negative

• None.

 The Film DEVON Explores Every Parent's Worst Nightmare 

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- No good deed goes unpunished in DEVON, the latest acquisition from distributor and streaming innovator Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS). When a group of friends try to uncover the truth behind an unsolved disappearance, they unwittingly find themselves at the center of a terrifying mystery. The film which will premiere exclusively on the Company's streaming service SCREAMBOX is the highly anticipated first feature of Jersey Shore alum Jenni "JWOWW" Farley. DEVON will premiere on SCREAMBOX on November 11, 2024.

Following their daughter's mysterious disappearance, Devon's parents never stopped searching for the truth. After the asylum she disappeared from was condemned, their questions looked like they would remain forever unanswered. Years later, a cryptic website recruits five courageous individuals to explore the abandoned asylum and discover what happened to the girl. Unaware that they are embarking on a perilous, one-way journey, these individuals delve into the sinister depths with only their equipment, leading to a terrifying and deadly experience.

A longtime admirer of the genre, Farley takes viewers into a found footage mystery which draws from the real-life horrors of the unknown. And the debut director knows all about real, with the next season of the MTV sensation "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" premiering later this year. 

"I am thrilled to be diving into the horror space alongside Cineverse and SCREAMBOX who have the industry and fandom knowledge to see that DEVON lands in the hands of the right audience." said DEVON director Jenni "JWOWW" Farley. "As a longtime reality TV veteran, I'm excited to kick off this new chapter in the horror movie genre and hope that DEVON is just the beginning."

The North American rights were negotiated by Brandon Hill, Executive Director of Acquisitions, and Jenni "JWOWW" Farley.

SCREAMBOX features a broad mix of content for casual and die-hard horror fans alike. The service is refreshed monthly with content from the Company's extensive genre library with films and episodes delivering every type of terror imaginable. SCREAMBOX currently features classic horror films like Slumber Party Massacre and the original House on Haunted Hill, the blockbuster indie horror films The Outwaters and instant slasher hit Terrifier 2 as well as horror series such as The Island and Master of Horror. SCREAMBOX recently acquired the docuseries RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop and the documentary film Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story. SCREAMBOX is available to stream on iOS, Android, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Comcast, Cox and screambox.com.

ABOUT SCREAMBOX 
Stream. Scream. Repeat. Powered by Bloody Disgusting, SCREAMBOX delivers every type of terror imaginable -- Supernatural, Slashers, Classics, Zombies, Extreme, Psychological, Cult, Underground, Banned Movies and more. Discover horror you won't find anywhere else and visit www.screambox.com for more information.  SCREAMBOX is available to stream on iOS, Android, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Comcast and screambox.com. 

ABOUT CINEVERSE
Cineverse's advanced, proprietary technology drives the distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series, and podcasts to more than 150 million unique viewers monthly. From providing a complete streaming solution to some of the world's most recognizable brands, to super-serving their own network of fan channels, Cineverse is powering the future of Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.cineverse.com.

Press Contact:

For Media
The Lippin Group, cineverse@lippingroup.com   

For Investors
Julie Milstead, investorrelations@cineverse.com 

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FAQ

When will DEVON premiere on SCREAMBOX?

DEVON will premiere exclusively on SCREAMBOX on November 11, 2024.

Who directed DEVON and why is it significant for Cineverse (CNVS)?

DEVON is directed by Jenni "JWOWW" Farley, making her directorial debut. This is significant for Cineverse (CNVS) as it brings a high-profile celebrity project to their SCREAMBOX streaming service.

What type of content does SCREAMBOX offer?

SCREAMBOX offers a broad mix of horror content, including classic horror films, indie horror hits, original series, and documentaries. It caters to both casual and die-hard horror fans.

How can viewers access SCREAMBOX?

SCREAMBOX is available to stream on iOS, Android, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Comcast, Cox, and at screambox.com.