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5 grows FAST, AVoD offerings with AMCNI, Hearst Networks

Six new live channels and hundreds of hours of on-demand programming will launch on 5’s streaming service, following a deal with Hearst Networks and an expanded partnership with AMC Networks International (AMCNI) UK. The new launches build on 5’s strategy to expand its streamed offering with curated partner content to sit alongside 5’s own drama […]

December 9, 2025

NoireTV launches in UK on Channelbox

NoireTV, the global cable and streaming network dedicated to African-American entertainment, global politics, Hip-Hop/Afrobeats/Dancehall music, reality series and Global Black cinema, has officially launched on Channelbox via Freeview channel 271. The channel is now available to millions of Freeview users across the UK. Channelbox is a multi-channel platform available on connected Freeview channel 271 and […]

December 9, 2025

Autentic launches Wheels & Steel on Samsung TV Plus

Autentic has launched its new FAST channel Wheels & Steel on Samsung TV Plus in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium, with further rollouts on additional platforms and confirmed launches in North America scheduled for the coming months. The English-language channel showcases the world of heavy machinery, precision engineering and raw power from colossal construction equipment and mega machines to […]

December 9, 2025

DJ Central TV partners with FAST Channels TV

DJ Central TV, one of the world’s leading dance, club, and EDM television properties, has announced a landmark partnership with FAST Channels TV to launch the official DJ Central TV FAST Channel. The new 24/7, ad-supported streaming channel will deliver over 300 hours of nonstop Electronic Dance Music programming to global audiences across FAST platforms, […]

December 8, 2025

Bundesliga launches FAST channel in UK

The Bundesliga, Germany’s top flight football league, and streaming service Samsung TV Plus have partnered to provide football fans in the UK and Ireland with a dedicated FAST channel. The new media partnership, which will run as a multi-year agreement, brings the best of Bundesliga football directly to fans’ screens, subscription-free. Fans can watch live […]

December 8, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Virgin Media TV adds Stingray FAST channels

Virgin Media O2 has announced the launch of two new FAST channels, enabling customers to immerse themselves in round-the-clock content from the musical world, at no extra cost. As part of the new channel line-up, Virgin TV customers will gain access to: Stingray Classica (channel 296): Dedicated to classical music, opera and ballet. For classical […]

December 8, 2025

Versant acquires Free TV Network

Versant, Comcast’s planned spin-off of select media brands and digital businesses, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Free TV Networks (FTN), a provider of free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels in the US. Versant says the transaction will broaden its entertainment portfolio, expand distribution across key audience segments, […]

December 5, 2025

Freely adding WBD, CNN channels

Everyone TV has announced more streaming channels will be added to its live and on demand streaming platform, Freely, via partnerships with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland and CNN. CNN Headlines, a channel featuring the top stories in global news, business and sport, tailored for international audiences, is available immediately on Freely on […]

December 4, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Africa Cup of Nations on Channel 4

Channel 4 has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), agreeing a deal with The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF). This agreement marks the first time the tournament will be available to watch for free in the UK. The AFCON kicks-off on December 21st in Morocco and will see […]

December 3, 2025

Tubi launches on Virgin Media TV in UK

Tubi, Fox’s ad-supported streaming service, is now available on Virgin Media TV in the UK, making its catalogue of over 60,000 movies and TV episodes accessible to more households, at no extra cost. With the addition of Tubi, Virgin Media customers can now explore a wide range of content that includes everything from fan-favourites and […]

December 3, 2025