Cineverse's 'Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan' FAST Channel Now Available on VIZIO WatchFree+
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Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS) has announced that its Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan FAST channel is now streaming on VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) Smart TVs. The channel is available on VIZIO WatchFree+ (ch. 1003), providing free 24/7 access to over 160 episodes from all nine seasons of the popular animal training series. This expansion allows Cineverse to reach millions of VIZIO users and broaden access for advertisers to new audiences.
The Dog Whisperer series, featuring Cesar Millan helping owners with behaviorally challenged pets, debuted in 2004 on National Geographic Channel. It became Nat Geo's most popular series for six years, attracting up to 10 million viewers per week and celebrity appearances. By 2010, the show had entered syndication via FOX and expanded to over 80 countries internationally.
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- Expansion of Dog Whisperer FAST channel to VIZIO WatchFree+ platform
- Access to millions of VIZIO users for increased viewership
- Broadened access for advertisers to new audiences
- Free 24/7 streaming of over 160 episodes from all nine seasons
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The channel provides millions of users with free 24/7 access to more than 160 episodes of the beloved animal training series
The Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan FAST channel gives VIZIO users all nine seasons of the beloved animal training series – more than 160 episodes – on VIZIO WatchFree+ (ch. 1003), VIZIO's free streaming service available to all users with no fees required.
"We're so pleased to expand the reach of the Dog Whisperer channel to VIZIO's millions of users," said Cineverse Executive Vice President of Partnerships Marc Rashba. "Our goal is to bring iconic brands to respected platforms like WatchFree+ and dedicated fandoms, which broaden access for our advertisers to new audiences."
For more information about WatchFree+, visit vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus.
Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan, which features the talented animal trainer helping owners with their behaviorally challenged pets, made its debut in 2004 as 30-minute episodes on the National Geographic Channel. The following year, the series transitioned to primetime and became a one-hour program. It became Nat Geo's most popular series for six years – at one point garnering more than 10 million viewers per week. It attracted celebrity appearances such as Jada Pinkett Smith, Denise Richards, Howie Mandel and Virginia Madsen. By 2010, the show had entered syndication via FOX, greatly expanding its audience reach. It also expanded internationally, available in more than 80 countries.
ABOUT THE DOG WHISPERER WITH CESAR MILLAN CHANNEL
The Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel that showcases nine seasons of the popular series. Episodes feature guests' problem dogs, introduced through documentary-style footage, and an interview with the owners. Millan offers suggestions on how the owners could become their pet's "pack leader," consistent with the theory that dogs are pack animals. He uses behavior modification techniques and the philosophy that exercise, discipline, and affection are required "in that order" for dogs to be healthy and balanced. Cineverse secured the
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 (NASDAQ: CNVS) is powering the future of entertainment. For more information, please visit cineverse.com.
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CONTACTS FOR CINEVERSE:
For Media, The Lippin Group for Cineverse
cineverse@lippingroup.com
For Investors, Julie Milstead
investorrelations@cineverse.com
PRESS CONTACT FOR VIZIO:
Melissa Hourigan
Fabric Media
720-608-1919
melissa@fabricmedia.net
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