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Johnson named ElectricNOW Director of Streaming & Content Operations

Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production and distribution company, has announced the promotion of Michael Johnson to Director, Streaming & Content Operations for ElectricNOW, the OTT app and FAST channel from Electric Entertainment. In his new role, Johnson will now handle all aspects pertaining to the app and channel, including those for ElectricNOW en Español. Dean […]

June 12, 2025

Electric Entertainment promotes Piña to Director of International Distribution and Marketing

Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production and distribution company, has announced the promotion of Raul Piña to Director of International Distribution and Marketing. In his new role, Piña will oversee all facets of distribution, sales, and marketing for Electric Entertainment’s content in LatAm, Brazil, and Portugal. In addition, Raul will assist Electric’s domestic arm in the […]

November 14, 2024

ElectricNOW unveils first original programming

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has announced the launch of ElectricNOW Originals, the streaming platform’s own original programming for its AVoD and FAST streaming service. ElectricNOW Originals will be added to the lineup of more than 3,000 hours of free movies and TV shows currently available on ElectricNOW. The scripted programmes that […]

October 22, 2024

Con Daily Powered by ComicsBeat on ElectricNOW

ElectricNOW, Electric Entertainment’s OTT app and FAST channel, has joined forces with ComicsBeat, a website covering the world of comics and comics culture, to produce Con Daily Powered by ComicsBeat on ElectricNOW. This new show will give viewers access to top talent attending the iconic San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) and a run-down of the show’s […]

July 1, 2024

Report: Over 1,940 FAST channels in US

A report from FASTMaster – a source of FAST data and analysis in the US created by industry thought leader Gavin Bridge – reveals that not only are there the biggest number of FAST Channels in the US to date, but even though the medium has matured, it is still growing. In addition to presenting […]

May 21, 2024

ElectricNOW remasters classic content with Topaz Laps

ElectricNOW, Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, is using Topaz Labs’ Video AI to digitally remaster its classic TV series exclusively for their OTT platform and App, ElectricNOW. The platform will now offer new, upscale versions of three TV series Conan the Adventurer, The Lost World and The Immortal allowing audiences to enjoy […]

May 16, 2024

ElectricNOW collaborates with Comet Network to air 51st Saturn Awards

ElectricNOW, Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, and Comet, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s free television network for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror, have collaborated to televise the 51st Annual Saturn Awards which took place on February 4th. The collaboration comes after the extremely successful live stream of the awards show on ElectricNOW. The […]

February 29, 2024

Johnson named Director of Operations for ElectricNOW

Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production and distribution company, has brought on Michael Hyon Johnson as Director of Operations for ElectricNOW, the premium OTT app and FAST channel from Electric Entertainment. The announcement was made today by Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment. Johnson is no stranger to Electric Entertainment, as he spent two years as […]

January 8, 2024

Joel McHale returns to host 51st Annual Saturn Awards

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced that actor, comedian, and host Joel McHale (star of Animal Control and Community), will return as host of the 51st Annual Saturn Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024at the L.A. Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. The Saturns will once again be live-streamed on Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW, and will include exclusive interviews from the Red […]

January 3, 2024

ElectricNOW en Espanol FAST Channel

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has announced ElectricNOW en Español, the Spanish language version of their linear FAST channel. The channel will arrive on FAST channel platforms in the US on May 1st, followed by other territories where ElectricNOW is currently available. This is the first all-Spanish OTT service from Electric […]

April 28, 2023