DISH, EPIX Bolster Online Movie Slate

ENGLEWOOD: EPIX subscribers on DISH Network now have free, unlimited on-demand access to movies on DISHOnline.com.

DISH Network customers who subscribe to DISH Platinum can now watch more than 3,000 films and other EPIX programming on DISHOnline.com in SD and HD. The lineup includes Star Trek, The Last Airbender, Iron Man 2, Shutter Island and Kick-Ass, plus original music and comedy shows.

"DISH Network is committed to offering not only the best video content available but also the ability to watch it anywhere, which is why our partnership with EPIX is an important step in the expansion of the already robust lineup of popular movies available online and on-demand at DISHOnline.com,” said Dave Shull, senior VP of programming for DISH Network. “DISH Network customers who subscribe to EPIX programming can now access high-quality movies by simply logging in to DISHOnline.com.”

“From the very beginning, we have focused on working with our distribution partners to help them better serve their customers and enable them to watch the great movies from EPIX whenever and wherever they want,” said Mark Greenberg, the president and CEO of EPIX. “DISH Network has been among the first to fully embrace the online viewing opportunity through DISH Online, and we are proud to launch EpixHD.com to better serve DISH Network customers around the country.”