Cineverse Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) announced new customer acquisitions for its Matchpoint™ automated media supply chain platform. The company's Technology Group signed deals with several streaming services and studios, including BeaconTV, Elysium Media, Sweetspire TV, and Magenta Light Studios.

Under the leadership of newly appointed EVP Michele Edelman, these customers will utilize Matchpoint's key products: Dispatch, an AI-powered content management system for asset ingest and delivery, and Blueprint, a scalable app building solution. The platform aims to help companies launch and scale streaming businesses efficiently without major time and capital investments.

Cineverse Corp (Nasdaq: CNVS) has appointed Michele Edelman as EVP, Technology & General Manager of Matchpoint™, effective immediately. Edelman, who previously served as a consultant to the Cineverse Technology Group, will oversee the company's go-to-market strategy for Matchpoint, their media supply chain platform.

In her new role, Edelman will also drive sales and marketing for cineSearch for Business, the company's AI-powered content search platform, and cineCore dataset containing over two million titles. She brings extensive experience from Warner Bros., where she spent 20 years in various leadership positions, and has held senior roles at Premiere Digital and Vubiquity. Her appointment follows several successful months as a consultant where she launched several new Matchpoint customers.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) and Air Bud Entertainment have launched a nationwide search for a golden retriever to star in Air Bud Returns, scheduled for theatrical release in Summer 2026. The initiative marks the revival of the 25-year-old family franchise, with original Air Bud creator Robert Vince directing.

The studios have partnered with Birds & Animals Unlimited for animal training, marking the eighth collaboration between director Vince and lead trainer Mark Forbes. Dog owners across America can submit their purebred golden retrievers through www.airbud.com/thesearch, with opportunities to win prizes including Hollywood premiere tickets.

The new film follows 12-year-old Jacob, who discovers an original Air Bud VHS tape and meets a golden retriever while processing his father's passing, leading to a heartwarming story of basketball, healing, and friendship.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) and The Stand Group have launched the WITZ Podcast Network, a comedy-focused expansion of Cineverse Podcast Network. The network debuts with Jay Mohr's 'Mohr Stories' and over a dozen comedy series featuring notable personalities like Vinny Guadagnino and Cipha Sounds.

The strategic expansion aims to double podcast revenue in the next 24 months by tapping into comedy, the most popular podcasting category in the U.S. According to industry data, comedy accounts for 17% of total podcast ad spend, with U.S. podcast ad revenue projected to reach $2.6B by 2026.

The network's diverse lineup includes shows spanning interviews, sketch comedy, prank calls, celebrity impressions, and pop culture commentary, building on Cineverse's success in horror, true crime, and entertainment content.

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, has scheduled its fiscal first quarter 2026 financial results announcement for Thursday, August 14, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on the same day to discuss the results.

Investors can access the conference call through the company's Investor Relations website at investor.cineverse.com. Pre-registration is required for participation. An audio recording will be available for replay in the Events and Presentations section after the call.

Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) has announced an innovative marketing campaign combining two iconic entertainment brands. The company has revived the legendary Moviefone phone line (1-802-377-FILM) featuring Peter Dinklage's character from the upcoming film The Toxic Avenger, set to premiere in theaters on August 29, 2025.

The campaign features Dinklage's character "Toxie" providing movie showtimes, trailer reenactments, and ticket purchasing information. The promotion will be supported by digital video content across Moviefone's platforms and Cineverse's ad network. The new Toxic Avenger film, directed by Macon Blair and distributed by Cineverse, features an all-star cast including Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, and Jane Levy.

Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) made a significant impact at San Diego Comic-Con with two major theatrical announcements. The company showcased exclusive footage from The Toxic Avenger, set for an unrated theatrical release on August 29, 2025. The film's Hall H panel featured director Macon Blair and stars Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige.

Additionally, Cineverse debuted the first teaser for Silent Night, Deadly Night, scheduled for theatrical release on December 12, 2025. This reimagining of the 1984 cult horror classic, directed by Mike P. Nelson, stars Rohan Campbell and Ruby Modine. The film will be distributed by Cineverse in North America and by STUDIOCANAL across multiple international territories.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has secured U.S. distribution rights for Air Bud Returns, a new installment in the iconic Air Bud franchise, set for theatrical release in Summer 2026. The film marks Cineverse's strategic expansion into theatrical features and kids/family content.

The movie will be written and directed by Robert Vince, the original Air Bud franchise creator, who has produced all 14 films in the Air Bud universe. The original Air Bud (1997) has reached over 1 billion viewers globally in 30+ languages and generated hundreds of millions in ancillary sales.

The new film follows 12-year-old Jacob, who discovers an original Air Bud VHS tape and meets a stray golden retriever named Buddy. Production will begin in Summer 2025 in Fort Langley, British Columbia.

Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has strengthened its Motion Pictures Group with three strategic hires. Steven Peros joins as VP of Creative Development and Filmmaker Relations, bringing experience from New Line Cinema and William Morris Agency. Dan Fisher becomes VP of Acquisitions, leveraging his decade-long expertise from VMI Worldwide and Entertainment One. Cameron Moore joins as Theatrical Distribution Consultant, previously serving as senior director at Gravitas Ventures.

The appointments, effective immediately, aim to enhance Cineverse's theatrical, digital, and streaming slate under Chief Motion Pictures Officer Yolanda Macias. The strategy focuses on identifying fandoms and delivering IP-driven and award-winning releases to audiences.