LOS
ANGELES, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse
Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS) announced today that the pulse-pounding
survival drama ON FIRE is coming to the NBC Universal
streaming service Peacock this spring. Inspired by the true and
harrowing events from several catastrophic wildfires on the Pacific
coast, the film premiered at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival where
it was nominated for Best Genre Film. Starring Peter Facinelli (The Twilight Saga), the
film is set to premiere on Peacock March
22.
In addition to Facinelli, ON FIRE is anchored by the
exceptional talents of Asher Angel
(Shazam! Fury of the Gods), Fiona Dourif (Chucky) and
Golden Globe nominee Lance Henriksen
(Aliens).
ON FIRE tells the story of an ordinary man thrown into
extraordinary circumstances. Dave
Laughlin (Facinelli) is a humble man who has spent his life
working to be a great husband, father and son. Living in a remote
area of Northern California, he
finds his world suddenly and violently torn apart as devastating
wildfires rip through the surrounding area. With precious moments
ticking by, Laughlin must flee with his son (Angel) and pregnant
wife (Dourif) if they have any hope of surviving the rapid forces
of mother nature.
At its core, ON FIRE not only captivates with its
compelling narrative, but it also delivers a profound message
addressing pressing global climate concerns. The film poignantly
tackles the urgent issue of the climate crisis while also paying
homage to the unwavering courage and support of our fearless
firefighters.
"With a deep and diverse catalog of content, we could not think
of a better home for this film," said Marc
Rashba, EVP, Partnerships at Cineverse. "Peacock has an
incredible audience, and we feel the themes in the film reflect so
many of them. From family and faith to action and survival, this
film is able to touch at the core of who we are and the inherent
fight within us all."
ABOUT CINEVERSE
Cineverse's advanced, proprietary technology drives the
distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series, and podcasts to
more than 150 million unique viewers monthly. From providing a
complete streaming solution to some of the world's most
recognizable brands, to super-serving their own network of fan
channels, Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) is powering the future of
entertainment. For more information, please visit
cineverse.com.
CONTACTS:
For Media
The Lippin Group for Cineverse
cineverse@lippingroup.com
For Investors
Julie Milstead
424-281-5411
investorrelations@cineverse.com
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