Cinedigm Podcast Network Continues Expansion in Scripted Audio Drama with Two New Original Series and Expects to Triple Output by End of its Fiscal Year Next March - Seite 2

This expansion mirrors the medium itself, with a booming number of podcast listeners eager for content. Statista reported that around 120 million Americans listened to podcasts last year with 62% of the population 12+ having listened to a podcast this year. By the end of 2023, Statista is expecting the number of podcast listeners to grow to around 160 million.

NEW SHOWS FROM HORROR ARTISTS SKINNER AND TREVOR HENDERSON

Based on the popular magazine, Skin Crawl is a horror anthology inspired by the comics series created by legendary gore artist, Skinner. The podcast will be produced as a full-cast drama, and feature select stories from the comic series as well as some original content. The collaboration with Bloody Disgusting marks the next stage of Skinner's prolific career, who previously was known for working on everything from animation to film to illustrations to music videos. The radio drama will feature surprise voice actors, terrifying tales and incredible sound design when it launches this September.

"I'm really excited to transform these stories, that started in the visual format of comics, into audibly formatted hallucinations," said Skinner.

Mayfair Watcher's Society is based on the work of fellow horror artist and influencer, Trevor Henderson. Venturing into the found footage sub-genre, the podcast will be presented as a community message board where small-town residents report sightings of unusual creatures. Henderson has a huge following within the horror community, with over a million followers on Twitter and Instagram alone. The found footage-esq podcast is currently targeting a pilot release timed to Halloween.

"Working with Bloody Disgusting on this podcast is such an incredible opportunity," said Trevor Henderson. "The evolution of the medium has made it possible for visual artists to reach an entirely new audience. Podcasts allow us to think beyond the conventional story template and push the boundaries of art as a whole. I can't wait to feature some of the creatures I've developed in these scary stories and explore the horror sub-genre through the podcast medium."

###

ABOUT CINEDIGM

For more than 20 years, Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) has led the digital transformation of the entertainment industry. Today, Cinedigm entertains consumers around the globe by providing premium feature film and television series, enthusiast streaming channels and technology services to the world's largest media, retail and technology companies. As a leader in the rapidly evolving streaming ecosystem, Cinedigm continues its legacy as an innovator through its adoption of next-generation technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, through its proprietary, highly-scalable Matchpoint™ technology platform. For more information, visit cinedigm.com.