Curia TV is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Launched on June 4, 2021,[1][2] It features curated collections of feature and short films.[3] Curia's catalog includes content from studios and various distributors, including Paramount, MGM, Lionsgate, IFC Films, 1091, Kino Lorber, Magnolia, and Oscilloscope.[2]
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| Type of business | Subsidiary |
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Type of site | OTT video streaming platform |
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Edward Walson |
| Key people | Edward Walson Garrett Weaver Jarod Neece |
| Industry | Entertainment |
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| Services |
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| URL | curia |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | June 4, 2021 |
History
editCuria TV was founded by Edward Walson, a theater and film producer of Academy Award winning films. He has produced several of Woody Allen’s movies, including Cafe Society, Irrational Man, Magic in the Moonlight and Blue Jasmine.[4][2][5] He is the former president and owner of a New Jersey–based cable company —Service Electric Broadband Cable TV.[6][5] He is the son of the inventor of cable television, John Walson.[7][8] The service was first announced on May 26, 2021, and launched on June 4, 2021.[1][2]
Curia has its headquarters in Los Angeles, California.
Garrett Weaver, formerly an acquisitions executive at Universal Pictures and Entertainment One and Jarod Neece,[9] a former film programmer and event producer at SXSW, spearhead Curia TV's programming efforts.[2]
Content
editCuria features award-winning movies and short films. It acquires or licenses new movies from the Film Festival Circuit.[10][11] Curia has their movies organized into collections like The Circuit and Short Stories that persist month to month.[12] Other collections rotate every month.[13][10][14]
The service was launched with movies like Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Selfish Giant, Dogtooth, Louder than Bombs, Antichrist, Fish Tank, In the Loop, Last Tango in Paris, Boyhood, Paths of Glory, Cartel Land and others.[1]
Curia is currently available in the United States of America and can be accessed via the internet browser on computers, or via application software installed on smartphones, televisions, tablets and other compatible devices. Curia can also be watched on Roku and Amazon Fire.[15]
Curia has launched its podcast called You Had Me at Curia hosted by Ricky Camilleri. The first episode of the podcast was aired on September 22, 2021, featuring a conversation with Abel Ferrera, a film director known for his early 90s crime classics King of New York and Bad Lieutenant, who discusses the making of the 1990 thriller.[2][12]
In December 2021, Curia announced its Creator Spotlight, a hand-picked collection of films chosen by filmmakers.[16]
References
edit- ^ a b c Wiseman, Andreas (May 26, 2021). "Film & Broadway Producer Edward Walson Launches Arthouse & Classics SVOD Platform Curia, Will Be Shopping At Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Lindahl, Chris (September 22, 2021). "Could Another Streaming Service Be the Answer to Having Too Many Choices? This New Platform Hopes So". IndieWire. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Douglas, Edward (August 17, 2021). "Emmy Watch: Hacks Editor Jessica Brunetto on Crafting HBO's Breakout Comedy". BLT News. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 20, 2021). "'Blue Jasmine' Producer Edward Walson Launches "Non-Partisan" News & Debate App 'Erupt' With Former ABC News Producer". Deadline. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ a b "John Travolta's 'Gotti' had a rocky road to the Cannes Film Festival and the challenges aren't over yet". Los Angeles Times. May 18, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Harris, Jon (February 13, 2020). "Service Electric Cable TV of New Jersey to be acquired for $150 million". mcall.com. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (May 5, 2014). "Edward Walson, producer". Screen International. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "John Walson Sr., 78, Pioneer of Cable TV". The New York Times. March 30, 1993. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 8, 2021). "Former SXSW Programmer Jarod Neece Joins Streamer Curia As Acquisitions & Marketing Exec". Deadline. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ a b Dixon, Colin (October 6, 2021). "Fandor, Curia offer an alternative to the Hollywood hits". nScreenMedia. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Foutch, Haleigh (December 10, 2021). "How to Watch 'West Side Story': Is Steven Spielberg's Stunning Musical Remake Streaming or in Theaters?". Collider. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ a b Danielle, Tori (October 6, 2021). "CURIA October Collection and Podcast: So Many Spooky Films To Choose From!". PopHorror. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Tyler, Adrienne (December 7, 2021). "Where To Watch West Side Story 1961 Online Before Spielberg's Remake". Screen Rant. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Sage (December 11, 2021). "Is 'West Side Story' on Disney+? Here's How to Watch Spielberg's Musical Remake Online". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ "Curia: Freshly Curated Movie Collections Every Month". Curia. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (December 7, 2021). "Curia Streaming Platform Announces Creator Spotlight Series With Writer/Director Riley Stearns (Exclusive)". MSN. Retrieved January 13, 2022.