Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has announced a collaboration with Prime Video to launch multiple FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels across Germany, Spain and Italy. Three Rakuten TV owned and operated channels FAST channels – Rakuten TV Romance, Planet Action and 21 Jump Street – have launched in Germany, while O&O channel Alerta Cobra […]
BBC executives are to appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons as MPs explore the changing ways in which young people watch television and video. The session, on March 3rd, part of the children’s TV and video content inquiry, will examine the corporation’s role in commissioning and producing […]
Samsung TV Plus and and V10 Entertainment have announced a multi-year partnership with MotoAmerica that will bring viewers in across 30 countries every live race of the 2026-2027 seasons. The 84th running of the Daytona 200 begins on March 6th on the Samsung TV Network (STN), followed by the debut of MotoAmericaTV, the exclusive Samsung […]
African Movie Channel (AMC), the international broadcaster dedicated to delivering Nollywood entertainment, has announced the launch of its 24-hour FAST channel, Nolly Africa HD, on Samsung TV Plus in the UK. Nolly Africa HD delivers a curated schedule of Nollywood blockbusters, immersive series and unscripted entertainment. The channel also features titles from AMC’s original production […]
FAST channel Western Bound, which blends drama, action and timeless Western storytelling, has launched Western Bound Español on the Plex streaming platform. Spanish-speaking fans of the genre can now experience original stories of frontier justice through Plex’s free, ad-supported streaming experience. Western Bound’s Western and Americana content features originals from US cable network INSP, such as Wild […]
One thing is clear; Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) is no longer the industry’s disruptor, it’s the new normal. And as we move through 2026, FAST is continuing to redefine how audiences consume media, how advertisers connect with viewers, and how content owners monetise at scale. This annual outlook from FAST Channels TV explores where […]
Malta-based Med Media Services has announced the launch of its FAST channel MED.TV on Rakuten TV. With this new distribution agreement, MED.TV is now available in 43 European territories, reaching a potential audience of more than 150 million households. Launched in 2025, MED.TV showcases the Mediterranean through a premium mix of original and curated content spanning documentaries, travel and culinary series, […]
Stingray, the connected streaming media company, has announced the launch of a suite of FAST channels on Whale TV+, the free streaming service from independent TV OS maker Whale TV. Whale TV+ is available on Whale TV enabled smart TVs, and also on web and Android, Google TV and Fire TV devices. The launch brings […]
Stingray, the connected streaming media company, has announced the launch of four new channels on Pluto TV, a the free streaming television service. The new channels – ZenLIFE, Qello Concerts, TikTok Radio, and Stingray DJAZZ – join the Classica, Holidayscapes and Naturescape channels already available on Pluto TV. “We are thrilled to expand our partnership […]
Autentic continues to expand the reach of its wildlife and nature FAST channel Terra Mater WILD in Germany. The channel is now also available on MagentaTV, Deutsche Telekom’s entertainment platform. Terra Mater WILD’s programming features wildlife productions from Terra Mater Studios, complemented by curated documentaries from Autentic’s international catalogue. The channel is available across more […]