Epix lands first carriage deal

July 28, 2009 The premium video service will be available on Verizon Communications' FiOS TV across a range of platforms -- from linear TV channels in standard and high definition to broadband, VOD and Verizon's VCast mobile service. Many seemed underwhelmed by Tuesday's news and want to see more evidence that the venture from Viacom, Lionsgate and MGM will make enough money and get carriage from the biggest distributors. Philippe Dauman, president and CEO of Viacom, the lead investor in Epix, announced the five-year Verizon pact during his company's earnings call, promising more distribution deals "in the near future."

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