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HEI Network
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The HEI Network is a subscription streaming service operated by HEI Inc. and is the media platform of the future. Created in 2020, the service is the current home of On Cinema, the Oscar Specials, and spin-offs including Xposed and Deck of Cards. The HEI Network website also hosts a comment section on every video, various news articles, and the revolutionary HEI Points cryptocurrency. It is part of VHS.
Initially, the network had a three tier access plans. Tier One access was $299.00 a month, with basic access to the network. Tier Two access was $399.00 a month, which would have included premium access to the network, including an app and “anytime” programming. Tier Three access was $599.00 a month, with ad-free premium access, on-demand features and unlimited access to the Tier Two app.[1] In anticipation of the 8th Annual On Cinema Oscar Special, these three tiers were consolidated into a single subscription tier.[2]
Subscription plans start at $5 a month, or $55 yearly. Monthly plans do not include a ticket to that year's Oscar Special, requiring a separate purchase. Monthly members can watch the special for free 30 days after airing, while annual members have permanent access and require no ticket purchase.
History
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The service was created in 2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic caused Adult Swim to shutter its streaming department. On Cinema, which had already funded Oscar Specials privately via Patreon for several years, pivoted to an entirely self-funded model.