CINEDIGM CORP 
By NEW YORK, NY and WOODLAND HILLS, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/23/12 -- Cinedigm Entertainment Group, a division of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), and leading entertainment distributor New Video® today announced they have entered into a partnership that will bring more independent films into theaters nationwide by fully leveraging advanced digital technology. As part of the agreement, Cinedigm and New Video will work together to acquire and distribute independent films theatrically in North America, followed by platform release across cable, VOD, digital, and DVD/Blu-ray. Leveraging Cinedigm's unique position as a digital exhibitor of independent film and alternative content in theatres and New Video's innovative digital and physical distribution capabilities, this partnership creates a unique alternative for independent filmmakers.
Cinedigm is a leader in transforming movie theaters into digital and networked entertainment centers and has released close to 200 independent films and alternative content events over the last few years, with past releases ranging up to 1,000 screens based on the content and audience footprint. New Video is the largest aggregator of independent digital content worldwide, with Amazon, Apple's iTunes store, Hulu, Netflix and Walmart's Vudu service as key partners. The agreement is effective immediately, with the goal of releasing films in 2012 on screens in North America through Cinedigm's network of theatres. Releases are bolstered by Cinedigm's and New Video's aggressive precision marketing and social networking initiatives that are necessary for filmmakers to reach audiences in today's multi-platform universe.
"New Video has a strong 20-year track record of creative marketing and innovative release strategies for film and TV," said Chris McGurk, Chairman and CEO of Cinedigm. "Adding in Cinedigm's quality digital theatrical capabilities to New Video's proven expertise opens up a unique and advantageous release opportunity for independent filmmakers in all key channels of distribution. This arrangement also underscores Cinedigm's commitment to provide our digital theatrical network with an expanded stream of high quality content as we rapidly grow our core distribution business."
"There is opportunity and demand for great independent cinema. Cinedigm and New Video are creating a new distribution model that's specifically designed to maximize today's fast-moving digital landscape," said Steve Savage, Co-President of New Video. "Together, our acquisitions teams will target both talent-driven independent films with broad appeal, as well as niche or specialty releases. We are thrilled to partner with Chris and his entire team to bring enhanced value to the life of a filmmaker's project."
ABOUT CINEDIGM
Cinedigm offers a new business model to exhibitors by
enabling digital theatres to present engaging alternative
programming including live 2D and 3D sporting events and
concerts, shorts, cartoons, live Q&As, as well as branded
entertainment. Recent releases by Cinedigm include the
groundbreaking, LIVE 3D broadcast of The Foo Fighters
performance, the worldwide LIVE 3D broadcast of the FIFA
World Cup Championship, the BCS Championship in LIVE 3D,
the Dave Matthews Band 3D concerts, the sold out 3D PHISH
concerts and a variety of independent films. Cinedigm also
provides a number of powerful software applications that
enable exhibitors to enhance and streamline their daily
operations. Additionally, Cinedigm offers precision
marketing tools to dramatically increase exhibitor
marketing effectiveness, including social media
initiatives, targeted advertising and strategic public
relations. Cinedigm™ and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp™ are
trademarks of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.
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ABOUT NEW VIDEO®
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2011, New Video is
a leading entertainment distributor and the largest
aggregator of independent digital content worldwide.
Headquartered in New York City, with an international
presence in 45 territories, the company delivers feature
films, TV programs and web originals via digital download,
streaming media, video-on-demand, Blu-ray and DVD, and
theatrical release. New Video streamlines the distribution
and marketing process for filmmakers, producers and brand
partners to bring a wide variety of fresh content to new
audiences. The company's library includes original TV
series and movies from A+E® Home Entertainment, HISTORY™,
and Lifetime®, unforgettable games and trophy sets from
Major League Baseball®, storybook treasures from
Scholastic®, award-winning documentaries from Docurama
Films®, Arthouse Films, and Plexifilm, next-gen indies and
web hits from Flatiron Film Company®, the best in Chinese
cinema from China Lion, and festival picks from Tribeca
Film. New Video is proud to distribute the 2011
Oscar®-nominated films Gasland, Waste Land and, on digital,
Restrepo.
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Cinedigm Public Relations: MBC Maggie Begley Maggie@mbcprinc.com 310-301-1785 Cinedigm Investor Relations: Addo Communications Andrew Blazier andrewb@addocommunications.com Kimberly Esterkin kimberlye@addocommunications.com 310-829-5400 New Video: Sommer Hixson shixson@newvideo.com 646-259-4138
Source: Cinedigm Digital Cinema
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