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Edgar® Award-winning and Top-Rated Streaming Service Acorn TV Features U.S. Premieres of First-rate British series Every Monday in JuneSILVER SPRING, Md., May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its recent Edgar® Award win and achieving the highest rating in a recent consumer group's streaming voter survey, Acorn TV announces the acquisition and exclusive U.S. Premieres of four British television series in June 2016. Acorn TV features the return of two of its newest series with innovative cop drama Suspects and star-studded documentary Very British Problems; as well as hilarious British sitcom Raised by Wolves from Caitlin Moran ("How to be a Woman"); and award-winning biopic Cilla starring Sheridan Smith (Black Work, The Huntsman). From RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) and available at Acorn.TV and on a variety of devices, Emmy®-nominated Acorn TV is the premier North American streaming service for world-class television from Britain and beyond with lavish, high-quality international premieres every week. In the past year, Acorn TV's subscriber base has increased 100%. Miguel Penella, CEO, RLJ Entertainment, noted, "After another record year of growth, we're thrilled with the recent news that a leading consumer ratings group has named Acorn TV the top rated streaming service and a leading mystery organization (MWA) has awarded an Acorn TV series its sole television Edgar® Award. This is wonderful validation of the hard work our team has put in to making Acorn TV the premier destination for lavish, highly entertaining international mysteries, dramas and comedies. With four exclusive U.S. Premieres in June alone, Acorn TV remains focused on curating the deepest library of high-quality series for our subscribers." June's Exclusive U.S. Premieres Exclusive U.S. Premieres: Cilla (Monday, June 13) Raised by Wolves, Series 1 (Monday, June 20) Very British Problems, Series 2 (Monday, June 27) Acorn TV's international partners include Fremantle for Suspects, ITV for Cilla and Raised by Wolves, and Digital Rights Group Ltd. for Very British Problems. Acorn TV is also adding several other star-studded programs throughout June, including Sheridan Smith in her BAFTA® Award winning role as Mrs. Biggs; Lost Empires starring Colin Firth in one of his first roles; Helen Mirren and Iain Glen in Painted Lady; Romola Garai, Alex O'Loughlin and Sam Neill in the award-winning miniseries The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant; Where the Heart Is, Series 5; British crime drama Without Motive; and classic miniseries Edward the King; as well as documentaries The Secret Life of Books and The Ascent of Woman. In the past year, the world-class TV streamer featured the exclusive U.S. Premieres of the return of smash hit British dramedy Doc Martin, Series 7 starring Martin Clunes; Australia's addictive period drama A Place to Call Home; Aussie legal drama Janet King; British detective series Vera, Series 6 starring Brenda Blethyn; BAFTA-award winning comedy Detectorists, Series 2, which was named the Los Angeles Times top new show of 2015; Murdoch Mysteries, Season 9; Guy Pearce in noir thriller Jack Irish, Season 1 (May 2 - 30); and Canadian Screen Award winner for 'Best Dramatic Series' 19-2, Season 2 (May 16). Coming soon is Irish crime drama Clean Break (May 23). Given the limited broadcast options for U.S. viewers to watch first rate international programs, Acorn TV offers U.S. fans the opportunity to not only stream many of their favorite series but, more importantly, discover new and classic programs previously unavailable to U.S. audiences. Acorn TV adds new programs every week and features a deep library of mysteries, dramas, documentaries, and comedies with no set end dates. Available at Acorn.TV and on a wide variety of devices/platforms, Acorn TV offers a free 30-day trial and is only $4.99 a month, $49.99 a year. "Discover an alternate universe of terrific British shows." –Los Angeles Times NOTES: *Acorn TV: https://acorn.tv *Link to images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j8j8bc0ak0yogzm/AAAZxIxlK4n7A86KAqG1gup_a?dl=0 Acorn TV Press Contact: Chad Campbell, [email protected] Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150708/234272LOGO
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