This includes distribution of current and library film and television product, formats and non-scripted programming in the pay, free, and basic cable television markets, as well as the domestic syndication of first-run syndicated TV programs, theatrical and TV movie packages.
For Epix, which has struggled to gain carriage deals from traditional cable operators like Comcast and Time Warner Cable since its launch late last year, it provides both a cash infusion and another (markedly higher profile) distribution platform for an extensive library of flicks from its partners, Paramount, Lionsgate, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.