
November 2, 2017
Celebrities Open Up About Faith and Family as Dove Channels Original Hit Series Frankly Faraci Returns for Season 2 November 8th Harry Connick Jr., Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Atticus Shaffer, Candace Cameron Bure, Apple Store Creator Ron Johnson, Pitcher Adam Wainwright, and Corbin Bernsen reveal how their careers are inspired by faith
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dove Channel, Cinedigms (NASDAQ: CIDM) OTT rapidly-growing and popular family-friendly streaming service, is announcing today that its hit original series Frankly Faraci is returning for a second season premiering Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Hosted by Hollywood producer and personality Matthew Faraci, and Produced by Cinedigm Productions, this one-of-a-kind series provides viewers with an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at high-profile figures in entertainment, music, sports, business, and politics whose life and careers are inspired by faith.
Frankly Faraci: Season Two features a surprising lineup of celebrities who, for the first time, granted an extended interview revealing how their lives and careers are inspired by their faith.
We couldnt be more excited to bring Dove Channel viewers Season Two of Frankly Faraci, said Erick Opeka, EVP of Cinedigm Networks. Matts thought-provoking, relatable and humorous approach to the interview has had an overwhelmingly positive reception from both fans and talent alike. With this show, Faraci has artfully delivered what audiences have long been seeking in values-based entertainment.
Frankly Faraci: Season Two guests include:
Harry Connick, Jr., entertainer, singer, and talk show host
Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher and future hall of famer
Cedric the Entertainer, comedian and actor, and his close friend Steve Harvey
Candace Cameron Bure, actress, author, and entrepreneur
Ron Johnson, Apple Store and Genius Bar creator and CEO of Enjoy
Atticus Shaffer, star of ABCs hit show The Middle
Corbin Bernsen, Television and film actor
Frankly Faracis first season featured the world-renowned music group, The Piano Guys, sketch comedy group Studio C, YouTube sensations Daniel and Lincoln Markham of Whats (In)side?, former NFL Linebacker Bryan Schwartz and his wife Diane, founders of #FamilyGoals, and Hip-hop Artist and activist Propaganda.
Frankly Faraci is available exclusively on Dove Channel, and can be viewed across a broad spectrum of connected devices including Roku Players and Roku TV models, Android and iOS, AppleTV, LeEco smart phones and TVs, the web, and other mobile and tablet devices. Additionally, Dove Channel, along with Cinedigms CONtv and Docurama, are available to Amazon Prime members as part of Amazons new Streaming Partners Program. Prime members can view Cinedigms channels with the Amazon Video app available across hundreds of devices.
Link to the Official Frankly Faraci Trailer: HERE
About the Show
Frankly Faraci is an original series on Dove Channel featuring authentic, heartfelt, behind-the-scenes interviews with inspirational figures in entertainment, music, sports, business, and politics who are actively focused on doing good and bringing positivity into the culture. Hosted by Hollywood producer and personality Matthew Faraci, Frankly Faraci is an unprecedented, never-before-seen kind of show that will delight families with wonderfully unique stories they wont see anywhere else. For everyone who is looking to be uplifted and inspired...welcome home.
About the Host
Matthew Faraci is President of Inspire Buzz, a production, marketing, and publicity agency creating and promoting family-friendly entertainment to the values audience. Prior to starting his company, Faraci had several successful careers, serving as a journalist, political strategist, government spokesperson, communications strategist, publicist, entrepreneur, teacher, and even as a standup comedian and writer. He brings all of these experiences to bear as host of Frankly Faraci, an inspiring new talk show highlighting faithful personalities the whole family can celebrate.
About Dove Channel
Dove Channel is the premiere streaming movie and television service focused on values-based programming for families. The service can be viewed across a broad spectrum of connected devices including Roku Players and Roku TV models, Android and iOS, AppleTV, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TVs, the web, and other mobile and tablet devices. Additionally, Dove Channel, along with Cinedigms CONtv and Docurama, are available to Amazon Prime members as part of Amazons new Streaming Partners Program. Prime members can view Cinedigms channels with the Amazon Video app available across hundreds of devices.
About Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM)
Cinedigm powers custom content solutions to the worlds largest retail, media and technology companies. We provide premium feature films and series to digital platforms including iTunes, Netflix, and Amazon, cable and satellite providers including Comcast, Dish Network and DirecTV, and major retailers including Walmart and Target. Leveraging Cinedigms unique capabilities, content and technology, the Company has emerged as a leader in the fast-growing over-the-top channel business, with four channels under management that reach hundreds of millions of devices while also providing premium content and service expertise to the entire OTT ecosystem.
Cinedigm and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp are trademarks of Cinedigm Corp. www.cinedigm.com. [CIDM-G]
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