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France: Brut launches free TV channel

Online media company Brut, now owned by the CMA Media (the media branch of conglomerate CMA CGM), has launched a new, dedicated channel in France. Based on “authentic and engaging stories through reports, documentaries and interviews”, the Brut Channel is now available via French telcos and CTV services including Orange, Bouygues Telecom, Molotov, TCL and […]

April 29, 2026From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

EC approves RTL’s Sky Deutschland acquisition

The RTL Group has welcomed confirmation by the European Commission (EC) that it has unconditionally approved the planned acquisition of Sky Deutschland (DACH). RTL Group and Sky Group/Comcast will now finalise the transaction, which is expected to close on June 1st. Thomas Rabe, CEO of RTL Group, commented: “We welcome the European Commission’s approval of […]

April 23, 2026By Colin Mann

Racing TV Play channel on Samsung TV Plus

Racing TV has announced the launch of Racing TV Play, a new FAST channel available on Samsung TV Plus in the UK and Ireland. Clive Cottrell, Director of Marketing at Racing TV, commented: “Racing TV Play makes top-class horse racing moments available to millions of people at the touch of a button. The combination of […]

April 23, 2026By Nik Roseveare

France: Samsung TV Plus launches House of Creators

The House of Creators channel has launched on Samsung TV Plus in France, aggregating the content of some of the best French entertainment creators on connected TVs. House of Creators brings together eleven must-know talents from the French creator economy for its launch. “We’re betting on launching a generalist, family-friendly creator channel, perfect for watching […]

April 22, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Telemundo Puerto Rico FAST channel on Prime Video US

NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group has announced Telemundo Puerto Rico FAST channel featuring Telemundo Puerto Rico / WKAQ’s original entertainment and news programming – is available now on Prime Video in the US. “We’re pleased to expand the reach of our new streaming channel and bring WKAQ’s iconic entertainment programming and storied journalism to more […]

April 22, 2026

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 FTA on Sky Sports

Sky Sports will make both the opening match and final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 available free-to-air on Freeview via Sky Mix (channel 11). The opening match takes place on June 12th and sees England take on Sri Lanka in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Sky Mix will also house the group stage match between […]

April 21, 2026By Nik Roseveare

NASCAR Euro Series streams free on DAZN

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has entered a new global broadcast partnership with NASCAR Euro Series, expanding free access to the championship for motorsport fans. Under the agreement, DAZN will make every race from the NASCAR Euro Series available globally (excluding the Netherlands and Romania). The NASCAR Euro Series is Europe’s leading stock car racing […]

April 17, 2026

The OG Network launches streaming platform with FAST Channels TV

The OG Network has officially launched a next-generation Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) platform in partnership with FAST Channels TV, delivering a curated streaming experience dedicated to the legacy and future of urban culture. Founded by Courtney ‘Big Court’ Richardson II and co-led by entertainment icon Ice-T, The OG Network brings together classic urban films, […]

April 14, 2026

Chernobyl making FTA debut on Sky Mix

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Sky will bring its Original drama Chernobyl to free-to-air TV for the first time, airing nightly on Sky Mix (Freeview channel 11) as well as on Sky Atlantic from April 20th. In 2020, the series, produced by Sister, The Mighty Mint and Word Games, became […]

April 10, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Stingray, OrkaTV partner to launch 17 FAST channels

Stingray, the connected streaming media company and OrkaTV, the new free streaming platform bringing curated live and on-demand television to US audiences, have announced a content partnership that brings five video channels and twelve audio channels to the OrkaTV platform, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. OrkaTV aggregates high-quality FAST channels across […]

April 7, 2026