Endemol Beyond USA Content Launches On Vessel Today
Over 700 Videos From Endemol Shine North America’s Premium Content Network
Los Angeles(19 Aug 2015)
Endemol Beyond USA, Endemol Shine North America’s premium content network, has struck a distribution deal with Vessel to stream an array of content, including current programming from its recently launched ICON Network, as well as early access to upcoming Endemol Beyond USA videos, it was announced today by Adrian Sexton, Chief Operating Officer, Endemol Beyond USA.
Starting today, Vessel members can stream more than 700 Endemol Beyond USA videos including content from Pitbull, Jessica Sanchez, Drea de Matteo, Andy Milonakis and Brittany Furlan.
Vessel members can also stream eight series from ICON Network, the premium lifestyle network that’s led creatively by Phan and launched last spring globally. ICON series include “Pretty Little Pranksters,” “Everyday Luxe,” “The FAQs” and “Fascinating Women.”
Vessel is also set to distribute Endemol Beyond USA’s “Fear Factor Moments,” from the iconic TV series and “Fear Factor Mashups,” which feature memorable moments that have been mashed-up and auto-tuned by top remix DJ Steve Porter.
“As we grow out our premium brands like ICON and Smasher networks, we are also always looking for new premium distribution partners,” says Sexton. “Vessel’s user experiences for both advertising and subscription models make them a perfect fit.”
As a Premium Content Network, Endemol Beyond USA content is available across more than 20 platforms including YouTube, Roku, TiVo, DailyMotion, Amazon Fire TV and Vessel. In addition to ICON Network, Endemol Beyond USA is set to launch eSports and gaming Smasher Network later this fall.
ABOUT VESSEL:
Vessel is a premium video service that gives passionate fans early access to short-form videos from their favorite creators, enabling members to watch those creators’ videos and shows first on Vessel before they are available elsewhere on the web for free.
The Vessel experience was designed for mobile devices, which enable fans to snack on videos wherever and whenever they want. Vessel offers these videos through a curated, beautiful and creator-first platform that is accessible via mobile apps for iOS and Android and via Vessel.com for only $2.99 a month.
On Vessel, fans will discover an amazing variety of videos, representing virtually any interest: music, food and travel; beauty, science and vlogging; gaming, pranks and sports; comedy, ideas and pop culture; and many more. These videos —from many of today’s most talented video creators, channels and artists— are enjoyed by hundreds of millions of fans around the world.
Vessel was founded in 2013 by Jason Kilar and Richard Tom, the founding CEO and former CTO of Hulu. The company’s investors include Benchmark Capital, Greylock Partners, Bezos Expeditions, and Institutional Venture Partners. Vessel is based in San Francisco.
ABOUT ENDEMOL SHINE NORTH AMERICA
Endemol Shine North America delivers world-class content and compelling storytelling to multiple platforms in the U.S. and across the globe. Endemol Shine North America is part of Endemol Shine Group, the newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor with a diverse portfolio of companies in the U.S. that are behind some of the most prominent hit television formats and series in the world. Its Endemol Shine Latino division oversees all Spanish-language sales and development in both the U.S. and Mexico. And subsidiary production companies include Authentic Entertainment, Original Media, True Entertainment and 51 Minds Entertainment. In addition, Endemol Shine North America has a strategic partnership with Ryan Seacrest Productions.