EPIX First Network To Air "Hunger Games" On TV

EPIX has gained the exclusive rights to air The Hunger Games and The Avengers on TV.

YORK, May 07, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — EPIX, the multiplatform premium entertainment service, is proud to announce the addition of two of 2012′s premier box office hits, Marvel Studio’s and Paramount’s The Avengers and Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games to its growing library of great films. Both films allow EPIX to continue its exclusive offering of “BIG MOVIES” to subscribers On Demand, online at EpixHD.com, and through EPIX apps.
The Avengers had a stand out opening weekend grossing $200.3 million domestically and is on track for a strong performance globally. The Hunger Games has earned a colossal $618.0 million around the world since its late-March premiere. It has grossed more than $380.0 million at the North American box office and is currently ranked 14th among the all time highest grossing films.
“EPIX is all about providing its subscribers the biggest and best movies anytime and anywhere. We are thrilled to bring this year’s two biggest blockbuster titles to the EPIX slate, providing even more value to our viewers and affiliated distributors. We congratulate our studio partners, Paramount and Lionsgate, on their tremendous success,” said EPIX CEO and President Mark Greenberg.

ABC Family also has the rights to the movie, but 30 months after it's theatrical release.

Source: Marketwatch