CONtv

CONtv is a multi-platform OTT service providing content to the Comic-Con community.[1] Launched in March 2015, the network is a joint venture between Cinedigm and Wizard World.[2]

CONtv
Subsidiary
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedMarch 2015
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
U.S.
Area served
United States of America
ServicesDigital Streaming
Number of employees
20
ParentCinedigm
Websitewww.contv.com

CONtv provides behind the scenes access to Wizard World Comic Cons, along with classic films, television series, and comics. It is available across several devices, including Roku, Apple iOS, Android, Xbox, and smart TVs.[3][4][5]

In November 2017, Cinedigm had announced the launch of a 24/7 "Always On" channel on Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch.[6][7] The linear service showcases films and television series from CONtv's library including original programming created for the streaming service.

Programming

CONtv features programming in the following key genres: Action, Anime, Cartoons, Fantasy, Horror, Martial Arts, Sci-fi and Video Games.[4]

Original Series

Original Features

Mythica: A Quest for Heroes, starring Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys) is the first original feature to premiere on CONtv. Winner of the Best Feature Film at the California Women's Film Festival, director Anne Black also won the award for Best Director.[26][27][28][29][30]

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  23. "Jason David Frank Talks My Morphing Life, Power Rangers and More". IGN. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  24. "Con TV to Air New Season of Former Power Ranger's YouTube Series". The Video Ink. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
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