LOS ANGELES, CA, January 15, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- VYRE Network (OTCID: VYRE), a leading free global streaming platform dedicated to empowering the next generation of filmmakers, television creators, and athletes through global distribution, film financing, and production support, today announced a strategic partnership with the acclaimed filmmaker and showrunner Dr. Greg Carter, Founder of Nexus Entertainment.

Under this agreement, Dr. Carter will help guide VYRE's curated content strategy across Texas and adjacent regional markets, with an emphasis on high-quality feature films, television series, docu-series, and live special events.

A Houston native and Texas A&M University graduate, Dr. Carter brings more than two decades of experience as a creator, director, producer, and showrunner. His body of work includes over 30 feature films and multiple network television projects. Notable credits include Lucky Girl, My B.F.F., One Crazy Christmas, Hip Hop Family Christmas, and Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding, the latter produced in collaboration with Jamie Foxx and Foxxhole Entertainment and premiering on VH1 through Viacom/MTV. Dr. Greg Carter is currently a Professor of Film media at the University of Houston Valenti School of Communication, the McGovern College of Art and a U of H President's Scholar.

In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Dr. Carter is a sought-after line producer on major studio and network projects, including A Boy. A Girl. A Dream. (Sony Pictures / Samuel Goldwyn Films; STARZ), starring Omari Hardwick and Meagan Good, and Safe Space (A&E Networks / Lifetime), directed by Boris Kodjoe and starring Nicole Ari Parker and Drea de Matteo. Most recently, Dr. Carter served as Creator and Showrunner of the AMC Networks dramatic series 5th Ward.

"Dr. Carter is both very talented and experienced. Our team is excited to bring on "5th Ward," and for us to continue to collaborate in the future." Lamar Seay, Co-founder and Chief Content Officer

"My mission is simple, To empower regional creators and give them a real pathway to funding, development, production oversight, and worldwide exposure," said Greg Carter of Nexus Entertainment "Houston — and the entire region — is rich with untold stories and creative voices. This new office exists to cultivate those voices, shape them, and bring them to global audiences. My sincere gratitude to the VYRE team for believing in me, my leadership and vision for this market," Dr. Carter

Through this partnership, Dr. Carter will collaborate directly with VYRE Network's executive programming team to:

• Curate, develop and supervise production of source high-performing regional content
• Establish strategic creator, producer, and studio relationships
• Package select projects with development and packaging guidance
• Expand VYRE's footprint as a destination for professionally produced, culturally relevant storytelling
• Discover and develop up and coming filmmakers from the HBCU's and HSI in the Southern Region

As part of the initiative, Dr. Carter will also lead educational and professional development sessions for Texas-based creators, providing practical insight into project financing, deal structure, pitching, packaging, and navigating distribution pathways aligning with VYRE's mission to empower creators beyond distribution alone.

Beginning in 2026, audiences will be able to stream a slate of curated tentpole titles from Nexus Entertainment, along with select regional acquisitions, free on the VYRE app across Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG, Sony, Tizen-enabled devices, iOS, Android, and via the web at https://vyre.tv

This partnership strengthens VYRE Network's position as a scalable platform for premium independent content while providing Nexus Entertainment and regional creators with global distribution, audience reach, and strategic infrastructure.

VYRE Network is dedicated to serving the next generation of filmmakers, TV creators, and athletes by providing them with the tools and opportunities needed to succeed in the entertainment industry. Through global distribution, film financing, and production support, VYRE bridges the gap between independent and mainstream entertainment, ensuring that emerging talent has access to a broader audience and greater resources.

Since its launch in 2019, VYRE has remained committed to empowering creators by offering a platform that fosters innovation, creativity, and exposure. By championing diverse voices and groundbreaking content, VYRE Network continues to redefine the entertainment landscape, helping filmmakers and athletes turn their visions into reality on a global scale. VYRE.tv

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