hoopla Digital Expands Partnership with Cineverse Launching Five New BingePasses
Patrons can stream hundreds of diverse video content selections across genres like anime, romance and family-friendly content for free with a library card
hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, today announced an expanded partnership with Cineverse, a next- generation entertainment studio, to launch five new BingePasses that are now available on the hoopla platform.
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With the addition of these new BingePasses, patrons gain access to AsianCrush, RetroCrush, Midnight Pulp, Fandor and Dove Channel. (Graphic: Business Wire)
With the addition of these new BingePasses, patrons will gain access to thousands of titles from around the world and the ability to explore new genres from anime and family-friendly to romance and more. This content will be available ad-free and without need for a subscription through the hoopla BingePass with just one borrow with a valid library card. The newest selection of BingePasses include:
- AsianCrush: AsianCrush delivers premier pan-Asian entertainment with a streaming library featuring more than 1,200 titles. Explore iconic Korean dramas, captivating anime, award-winning films, and blockbuster hits—all in one place. Dive deep into the thrilling world of Asian cinema, with exclusive content you won't find anywhere else.
- RetroCrush: RetroCrush allows you to watch your favorite retro classics and discover hidden gems with the curated collection of anime from the Golden Age. Dive into exclusive first-time English releases and revisit beloved series like Yu-Gi-Oh! and The Twelve Kingdoms. Whether you're nostalgic for Astro Boy or seeking out Martian Successor Nadesico, the collection has something for every anime enthusiast.
- Midnight Pulp: Midnight Pulp is the ultimate destination for cult movie maniacs. Dive into action, horror, sci-fi, and thriller films and series where monsters, aliens, kung fu fighters, slashers, and cinematic oddities reign supreme. Whether it's midnight or midday, satisfy your craving for something uniquely bizarre—this is where you stream the strange.
- Fandor: Fandor is your invitation to more than 1,300 cinematic delights, hand-picked discoveries, and underseen curiosities that go beyond the mainstream. A home for cinephiles, Fandor curates a premier library spanning indie, international, documentary, and classic films, ensuring an unparalleled cinematic journey.
- Dove Channel: Dove Channel is streaming destination for heartwarming stories, offering viewers an escape to a world of romance and excitement. Whether you're in the mood for a light-hearted romance, an inspiring drama, or a heartwarming holiday escape, our extensive library has just what you are looking for. "Live. Laugh. Dove."
"We've enjoyed our continued partnership with Cineverse since 2013 and their extensive catalog of content has become some of our most borrowed titles," said hoopla Digital founder Jeff Jankowski. "Bringing new and diverse content to patrons is what we set out to do each time we look to expand our BingePass offerings, and adding these five new Cineverse BingePass options does just that."
Currently, Cineverse provides a diverse catalog of over 1,000 movies and over 2,500 episodes of TV content through hoopla's pay-per-use model.
"We're proud to bring consumers worldwide premier films, television shows and streaming channels," said Marc Rashba, Executive Vice President, Partnerships at Cineverse. "By expanding our partnering with hoopla we're able to bring more content to a larger, more diverse audience through the public library system."
hoopla's latest BingePasses with Cineverse are among 30+ BingePasses available to public libraries and their patrons—supporting hoopla's commitment to providing unique content for free to library patrons. BingePass is a unique innovation from hoopla, offering unlimited access to educational and entertaining collections of streaming content and platforms for seven days with just one borrow. BingePass is accessible anywhere, either on the web or via the mobile app, with no commercials or ads. Patrons of all ages and interests can find something to borrow including magazines, eBooks, popular movies and TV series, puzzles and more.
hoopla is available in nearly 10,000 public libraries across the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand including Chicago Public Library, San Francisco Public Library and Los Angeles Public Library. To access content on hoopla, including BingePasses, cardholders of participating libraries can download the free hoopla mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com.
About hoopla Digital
With a mission to serve public libraries and their patrons, hoopla is the only all-in-one app that provides online and mobile access to millions of eBooks, audiobooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more with BingePass. Available in 115 world languages, content on hoopla is available for free with a valid library card. hoopla is the pioneer of the pay per use model that allows library patrons to borrow content immediately, no waits or holds required. Headquartered in Holland, Ohio, hoopla is a service of Midwest Tape, a trusted partner to public libraries for over 30 years. For more information or to download the hoopla app, visit hoopladigital.com.
About Cineverse
Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing non-rated film in U.S. history; dozens of streaming fandom channels; a premier podcast network; top horror destination Bloody Disgusting; and more. Powering visionary storytelling with cutting-edge innovation, Cineverse's proprietary streaming tools and AI technology drive revenue and reach to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit home.cineverse.com.
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Megan Beccari, for Cineverse
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