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Cineverse to Launch Sid & Marty Krofft Channel on Heels of Securing Worldwide Classic Library Rights to 50 Years of Iconic Live-Action Shows
Cineverse Unleashes the Power of Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures with a Treasure Trove of Retro Network Series Ranging from 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'The Bugaloos,'
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[{"type":"text","content":"Cineverse Unleashes the Power of Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures with a Treasure Trove of Retro Network Series Ranging from 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'The Bugaloos,' 'Lidsville,' 'Land of the Lost,' 'Dr. Shrinker,' 'Far Out Space Nuts,' and 'Sigmund and the Sea Monsters' plus much more!\nLOS ANGELES, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of owned and operated streaming channels, today announced that as a result of a far-ranging content deal with Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures, producers of some of the most iconic, live-action shows of the 70s & 80s - Krofft's immense catalog will now be celebrated through a dedicated channel managed and operated by Cineverse. This exciting collaboration promises to bring the beloved programs of yesteryear back into the spotlight for both old and new fans to enjoy.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nCineverse, which was previously known as Cinedigm, has secured rights to distribute Krofft's classic shows across multiple digital platforms as part of the overall deal. Marking the first time these shows will be available on digital broadcast, which Cineverse is remastering the library for this purpose.\nThe Sid & Marty Krofft Channel will stream episodes from such ground-breaking children's and fantasy series such as: H.R. Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Land of the Lost, The Lost Saucer, Far Out Space Nuts, and seasons 1 & 2 of The Krofft Supershow which has not been seen on any platform since the original 1976 broadcast. This includes the complete un-cut versions of Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, Wonderbug, Dr. Shrinker, Bigfoot and Wildboy, and Magic Mongo. Plus, The Krofft Super Star Hour's Horror Hotel, Lost Island, and The Bay City Rollers, as well as other surprise releases.\n\"We are honored to partner with the legendary creators, Sid and Marty Krofft,\" said Chris McGurk, Chairman & CEO of Cineverse. \"This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Cineverse as this exciting venture not only expands our portfolio of brands but also underscores our commitment to delivering unique and nostalgic programming that resonates with enthusiast audiences.\"\n\"For more than 50 years beginning with H.R. Pufnstuf on NBC, Sid and Marty Krofft created one-of-a-kind programming th...