EPIX Locks In Carriage Deal with AT&T

DALLAS: AT&T has signed a carriage deal with EPIX, debuting the movie service as a premium offering across its U-verse TV platform.

As part of the agreement, AT&T will carry four new channels: EPIX, EPIX 2, EPIX 3 and EPIX Drive-In. The network airs thousands of film titles, including the hits The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Anchorman 2, along with various comedy specials, concerts and original documentaries. A free preview of the network will be offered to AT&T customers from July 25 to 27.

“We know that AT&T holds innovation and the consumer experience in the highest regard and we are very pleased to embark on this new relationship,” said Mark Greenberg, the president and CEO of EPIX. “Working together with AT&T provides EPIX with access to consumers nationwide and brings Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster films, documentaries, concerts and comedy specials to a brand new audience.”

Aaron Slator, the president of content and advertising sales at AT&T, added: “We know our customers want great movies and we are committed to providing a great selection. We look forward to working with EPIX to provide our customers the broadest access to the EPIX lineup of top-quality movies and original programming across all platforms.”