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Cineverse and DIRECTV Bring Home The Horror This October With SCREAMBOX Now Available as VOD Streaming Service

Cineverse (CNVS) has added subscription video-on-demand access to its SCREAMBOX and Dove Channel streaming services on DIRECTV.

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Cineverse (CNVS) has added subscription video-on-demand access to its SCREAMBOX and Dove Channel streaming services on DIRECTV. SCREAMBOX offers horror films and series, with content refreshed monthly from Cineverse's genre library. Dove Channel offers romance films and series, including holiday-themed programming. Both services are now available to DIRECTV customers.

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"both SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) access to SCREAMBOX and Dove Channel on DIRECTV"
SVOD stands for subscription video-on-demand, a service where customers pay a recurring fee to access a library of TV shows, movies or original programs on streaming platforms. For investors, SVOD matters because it creates predictable, ongoing revenue like a membership club — growth depends on gaining and keeping subscribers, how much each subscriber pays, and the cost of securing or producing content, all of which drive a streaming business’s profitability and valuation.
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"SCREAMBOX Now Available as VOD Streaming Service"
VOD, or "video on demand," is a service that allows viewers to watch movies, TV shows, or other video content whenever they choose, instead of following a fixed broadcast schedule. For investors, companies offering VOD platforms are important because they operate in the rapidly growing digital entertainment industry, affecting how people consume media and creating new opportunities for revenue and innovation.

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Romance Driven Dove Channel Also Now Available to DIRECTV Customers

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), an entertainment technology company and studio, announced today the addition of both SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) access to SCREAMBOX and Dove Channel on DIRECTV.

Courtesy of Cineverse

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 Black Christmas, slasher hits Terrifier 2 and 3 as well as the BBC series Bedlam and Being Human.

Dove Channel features a lineup of films and series sending viewers on an escape to romance and excitement, where heartwarming tales, light-hearted love stories, and holiday escapes await. Dove is your streaming home away from home. Dove Channel currently features films Loving Every Minute, Romantic Friction and Love at the Lodge as well as series like Life with Derek and H2O: Just Add Water.

"As we have seen for quite some time, fandom-driven channels like SCREAMBOX and Dove drive real engagement, subscriptions, and revenue for our distribution partners, while discouraging churn," said Cineverse SVP Partnerships and Business Development Alexandra Viglione. "The value of premium, curated, entertainment programming that targets the most passionate fans continues to grow, and through this expanding partnership with DIRECTV, we are able to reach these audiences however they prefer to watch."

About DIRECTV

DIRECTV is a premier provider of digital television entertainment in the United States. With a diverse range of programming options and cutting-edge technology, DIRECTV delivers a world-class viewing experience to millions of subscribers. Its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction keeps it at the forefront of the entertainment industry while providing customers with greater choice, flexibility, and control. For more information, visit www.directv.com.  

About Cineverse Streaming

Cineverse owns and/or operates a wide range of premium streaming brands, from free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) apps. These span fandoms – from single IP channels around pop cultural icons such as Bob Ross and The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan, to channels curated for fans of Horror (Screambox, Midnight Pulp), Anime and Pan-Asian shows and films (RetroCrush, AsianCrush), Comedy (Gorilla Comedy+), Independent Film (Fandor), Romance (Dove Channel) and True Crime (Crime Hunters), to name a few.

About Cineverse

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is an entertainment technology company and studio. Fiercely innovative and independent, Cineverse develops and invests in technology and content that drives the future of the industry.  Core to its business is Matchpoint® – a growing tech ecosystem designed to prepare, distribute, monetize, and continuously improve content across any platform. Matchpoint helps studios large and small operate at scale and improve performance and efficiency in an increasingly fragmented distribution environment. Additionally, Cineverse distributes a vast library of premium films, series, and podcasts, across theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming; operates dozens of digital properties that super serve passionate fandoms around the world; and works with leading brands to connect them with audiences they value. From award-winning technology to the highest-grossing unrated film in U.S. history, Cineverse has created a playbook that marries tech and content to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit cineverse.com.

For DIRECTV Communications

Thomas Tyrer
Thomas.tyrer@directv.com    

For Cineverse

Investor Contact:
Julie Milstead
investorrelations@cineverse.com

Media Contact:
The Lippin Group for Cineverse
cineverse@lippingroup.com

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