LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivit TV, the
first audience powered, commercial-free television platform that
gives fans the ability to greenlight all-new original TV series,
today announced that the company is launching with a pilot produced
by, and starring iconic filmmaker and comedian Kevin Smith. Rivit TV enables established
creators to connect directly to their fans to watch a free pilot
and choose what they are willing to pay for a full season,
ultimately determining whether the show is greenlit to go into
production.
For the first time ever, TV fans will be empowered to greenlight
an original series they love. Together Rivit TV and Kevin Smith have put the decision making of
Smith's new series, HOLLYWEED, in the hands of
fans.
According to Marcus Wiley, Chief
Content Officer at Rivit TV, "This platform allows our industry's
top creators like Kevin Smith to
focus on passion projects that resonate with their fans without
worrying about a committee of executives or advertisers. Our goal
is to directly connect creators with their fans, liberate the
creative process and invite the audience to greenlight shows from
their favorite storytellers."
Rivit TV's inaugural pilot, HOLLYWEED, a stoner workplace
comedy starring Kevin Smith in his
first major speaking role, is now streaming for free on
www.RivitTV.com. Following two potheads navigating the ups and
downs of managing a small business in their quest for profits and
the perfect bud, the HOLLYWEED pilot is written and directed
by Smith and also stars Donnell
Rawlings, Adam Brody,
Jason Mewes and Ralph Garman. Smith will serve as showrunner and
Executive Produce alongside longtime collaborators Jordan Monsanto and Liz
Destro.
"Two years ago we shot a pilot for a show called
HOLLYWEED and tried to take it out the traditional way but
had no luck. Cut to now, and we get to bring it back to life.
Thanks to the good folks at Rivit TV, we raised it from the dead,
it's crazy. Rivit TV was smart enough to take this show and leave
it up to my fans," said Smith.
Rivit TV pilots are always free. Fans can sample the creator's
vision and choose to bring the season to life by setting a price
and sharing it with their friends to encourage their participation.
There is a 45-day period when fans select the per-episode price
(from $1.99 to $5.99) they would be willing to pay to get the
season made. The higher the price point chosen, the fewer the
amount of people who are needed to greenlight the season. More
people participating lowers the price and everyone is charged the
same lowest price. The season is greenlit at the end of the 45-day
timeframe, or when the price-per-episode reaches $1.99. Only then are credit cards charged. There
is no charge if the season is not greenlit. Episodes of the new
season will begin releasing weekly, approximately 75-90 days after
the end of the pricing period. For more information on how Rivit TV
works, click here.
Rivit TV offers fans more than just a show. While the season is
being produced according to the vision of its creator(s), fans will
be actively engaged with insider updates, access to the creator and
behind-the-scenes content that continues through the release of the
season on Rivit TV.
Heading up original content programming for Rivit TV is Chief
Content Officer, Marcus Wiley, who
was co-head of comedy development at Fox Broadcasting Company.
During this time, he was responsible for developing Bob's
Burgers, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, New Girl and The Mindy
Project, amongst other series.
Rivit TV brings together a seasoned, entrepreneurial team with a
strong track record. Rounding out the management team are
Robin Zucker, Chief Marketing
Officer, who previously served as SVP of Marketing at Playboy
Enterprises and head of social marketing for Yahoo!; Steve Adler, Chief Technology Officer, who
previously headed Mobile Technology for the NFL where he developed
the NFL Mobile app and digital video delivery for the entire NFL
Digital Media Group; and Ross Cox,
Chief Product Officer, an Emmy award-winning digital product and
gaming executive whose background includes stints at NBC
Entertainment and Cartoon Network / Adult Swim.
About Rivit TV
Rivit TV is an audience powered,
commercial-free television platform that gives fans the ability to
greenlight all-new original TV series from top entertainment
industry creators that will be available only on Rivit TV.
The company is headquartered in Los
Angeles. For additional information, visit:
www.RivitTV.com.
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