Washington, D.C.-based Alliant Content launches new platform to make award-winning documentary titles available for streaming, complete with topic playlists
Washington, D.C. — September 24, 2018 — MagellanTV, a new streaming video service, is now bringing the finest high-quality documentaries to viewers who seek out the great stories of History, Science, and Civilization.
Quality Content
Dubbed “Television Worth WatchingTM,” MagellanTV offers one of the deepest collections of factual content available, with a wide array of movies and series in the genres of Modern History, Crime & Mystery, Biography, Science & Tech, Space and Earth Science, Mind & Body, Nature, Ancient History, War, and Culture. Special features include numerous historical dramas, and a growing slate of 4k (ultra high definition) and original programming.
The MagellanTV team, led by factual industry vets Greg Diefenbach and Thomas Lucas, has been scouring the world for the finest documentaries from the very best filmmakers to build this convenient and accessible streaming service. Says Diefenbach, “We serve audiences who share our passion for smart entertainment. We wanted to make great documentary content easy to find, easy to watch, and easy to share.”
Curated Playlists
The Service targets consumers searching for deep dives into topics of interest with a unique library of curated playlists, such as “Secrets of the Brain,” “History’s Greatest Battles,” and “The Violent Universe.” The elegant user interface is designed to give viewers multiple entry points into its genre-based collections. According to James Lauzun, MagellanTV’s VP of Product, “Our goal is to fuel the enthusiasm and imagination of our members, while simplifying the discovery process.”
Reasonable Price
The MagellanTV service is available for $6.99 monthly, with discounts to $5.99 and $4.99 per month in quarterly and annual plans.
About MagellanTV’s Parent Company
MagellanTV is a product of Alliant Content LLC, an early leader in the VOD distribution of documentary programming. Co-founded by Greg Diefenbach and Thomas Lucas, the team brings extensive experience in the development, financing, production and distribution of documentary television content. Diefenbach is formerly the Senior VP of Television for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, with producing tenures at National Geographic and Disney/ABC. Lucas is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, with extensive experience producing for both television and the giant screen.
