They said what they should say, which is, look, these are connected companies, when you can, let’s try to work with MGM. WRIGHT: When launched original programming, they went to the three owners they went to Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount to get us a show. What I want to know is which show is creating conversations, which show is compelling somebody to subscribe or to a free trial, which show is compelling somebody to renew, and it takes a long time to get all that in and study it and know what it’s telling you.ĭEADLINE: Does ownership play a role in these decisions? Get Shorty, which was renewed, comes from Epix parent MGM, while Berlin Station is produced by former co-owner Paramount. We’re developing research so that we can tell which shows actually are creating the most viewer interest separate and apart from viewership. So, you just don’t have the clear picture until the end, and then there are other things that you’re looking at in this new, brave new digital world. The rest of it is coming from authenticated apps, digital platforms. Only half of our viewership at this point comes from the linear world. We’re truly on so many platforms that it takes about 3 to 4 weeks after we run the last episode to get all the data. WRIGHT: it’s going to sound like spin, but it’s not. The idea was to make the network ubiquitous and now it really is.ĭEADLINE: Epix has two current scripted series, one of which, Berlin Station, is awaiting word on renewal. Epix was unique from the very, very beginning to the credit of the people that created it from the beginning, it was conceived as a platform to be available everywhere, whether it was in the linear space, streaming space, authenticated apps, whatever. It’s almost like you’re not really fully exploiting your business if you’re not in the streaming space. Wright hints that there may be more coming just as Epix launched a stand-alone streaming service, Epix Now in addition to its existing streaming agreements with Hulu and Prime Video.ĭEADLINE: Epix just officially entered the streaming space with Epix Now. It had been challenging for the network to line up several top MVPD providers, with a Comcast deal last year as a major step in that area. He also discusses Epix’s programming strategy of not chasing volume, taking a targeted approach in originals with a focus on “storytelling for adults,” elevated drama projects, female-driven shows and docuseries. In an interview with Deadline, Wright addresses the future of Berlin Station, the revival of the boxing reality series The Contender from Mark Burnett and MGM TV, as well as docuseries America Divided and Unprotected Sets and a possible foray into sports. Two of the inaugural Epix scripted series, MGM’s Get Shorty and Paramount TV’s Berlin Station, are still around, with Get Shorty recently picked up for a third season and Berlin Station awaiting a Season 4 renewal decision. Late MGM Distribution Chief Erik Lomis To Be Lauded With Will Rogers Pioneer Of The Year Award
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