The channel offers millions of users free access to more than 160 episodes of the popular animal training series 24/7

LOS ANGELES, 20 August 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan The free ad-supported streaming television channel (FAST) is streamed on VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) smart TVs.

The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan The FAST channel offers VIZIO users all nine seasons of the popular animal training series – more than 160 episodes – on VIZIO WatchFree+ (Chapter 1003)VIZIO’s free streaming service, available to all users without fees.

“We are very pleased about the expansion of the reach of the Dog Whisperer channel for the millions of VIZIO users,” said Cineverse Executive Vice President of Partnerships Marc Rashba. “Our goal is to bring iconic brands to respected platforms like WatchFree+ and into engaged fan communities, expanding our advertisers’ access to new audiences.”

For more information about WatchFree+, visit vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus.

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, in which the talented animal trainer helps owners with their behaviorally disturbed pets, was broadcast as a 30-minute episode on the National Geographic Channel in 2004. The following year, the series was broadcast at prime time and became a one-hour show. It was Nat Geos the most popular series for six years – at times with more than 10 million viewers per week. It attracted celebrity appearances such as Jada Pinkett Smith, Denise Richards, Howie Mandel And Virginia MadsenIn 2010, the show was syndicated on FOX, greatly expanding its audience reach. It also went international and is now available in over 80 countries.

UM THE DOG WHISPERER WITH CESAR MILLAN CHANNEL

The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming TV channel (FAST) showing nine seasons of the popular series. Episodes feature guests’ problem dogs, introduced through documentary footage and an interview with the owners. Millan offers suggestions on how owners can become their pet’s “pack leader,” in keeping with the theory that dogs are pack animals. He uses behavior modification techniques and the philosophy that exercise, discipline, and affection are needed “in that order” for dogs to be healthy and well-balanced. Cineverse secured the U.S. and Canadian rights to distribute the series from Dog Whisperer Productions in 2023, and the linear channel launched in 2024. It is available on Amazon Freevee, Cineverse, Pluto TV, Sling Freestream, Vizio’s WatchFree+, and Xumo.

ABOUT CINEVERSE

Cineverse’s advanced, proprietary technology enables the distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series and podcasts to more than 150 million unique viewers each month. From providing a complete streaming solution for some of the world’s most recognized brands to super-curating its own network of fan channels, Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) is driving the future of entertainment. For more information, visit cineverse.com.

ABOUT VIZIO

Founded and based in Orange County, CaliforniaOur mission at VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) is to deliver comprehensive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We are driving the future of television by leveraging our integrated platform with cutting-edge smart TVs and powerful operating systems. We also offer a portfolio of innovative soundbars that give consumers an enhanced audio experience. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to reach the right audience. For more information, visit VIZIO.com and follow VIZIO on on facebook., ÞjórsárdenAnd Instagram.

CONTACTS FOR CINEVERSE:

For Media: The Lippin Group for Cineverse
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For investors, Julie Milstead
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PRESS CONTACT FOR VIZIO:

Melissa Hourigan
Fabric media
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Source: Cineverse Corp.