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Cineverse, The Preview Channel content deal

Cineverse, a streaming technology and entertainment company, has announced that it has reached a FAST focused content deal with The Preview Channel, a linear entertainment AVoD channel that showcases the latest, trending motion picture, television and streaming previews and behind-the-scenes entertainment and interviews featuring the most Hollywood stars, popular franchises, hit movies and shows. The […]

August 11, 2023

Report: Streaming growth boon for advertisers

Omniscreen data and measurement provider Samba TV’s latest State of Viewership report, analysing approximately 45 billion hours of linear and streaming during the first half of 2023, indicates a viewership landscape marked by opportunities for audiences to consume OTT content, consisting of newly-rolled out AVoD options from streaming leaders Disney+ and Netflix, as well as […]

August 10, 2023

India: Parade, Reliance Jio launch Biopic

Parade Media Group’s tech incubator, Parade Labs, has partnered with Reliance Jio to launch Biopic in India. Parade’s first dedicated FAST offering via app has been launched in India on JioStore Application Store as part of Strategic Partnership across multiple devices such as Jio STB, JioPhone, JioBook, JioPC. Jio is the largest mobile network operator […]

August 9, 2023

Love TV channels on Freeview via Channelbox

Channelbox has announced the launch of Love Wine, Love the Planet and Trailers FAST channels from Love TV to its line-up of entertainment offerings. Channelbox say the trio of new channels will “enrich the viewing experience of the Freeview audience” by offering “captivating content that resonates with various interests and passions”.  Love Wine: Discover the […]

August 8, 2023

SBT launches first FAST channel with Amagi

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced that Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT), a leading TV network in Brazil, has partnered with Amagi and AD Digital to launch, distribute, and monetize its first FAST channel, TV Zyn, on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platforms. The channel, […]

August 7, 2023

Australia: Pluto TV launching on 10 Play

Pluto TV, the free streaming television service, is set to launch more than 50 FAST channels with a dedicated branded area on Paramount Australia & New Zealand’s (ANZ) digital platform 10 Play. From August 31st, the curated experience from Pluto TV will be available to audiences in the market, through a selection of Pluto TV […]

August 2, 2023

Switzerland: wedotv on oneplus and Sunrise

AVoD and FAST channel operator wedotv is now distributing its services in Switzerland on CH Media Entertainment’s oneplus streaming platform, as well as via Liberty Global owned Sunrise. CH Media Entertainment recently launched its streaming platform oneplus, which offers consumers an array of programming choices, from movies to series, in various genres, documentaries and live […]

August 2, 2023

Virgin TV adds 14 FAST channels

Virgin Media O2 has added a range of new themed channels to its TV line up at at no extra cost. TV favourites including Deal or No Deal USA, Fear Factor and Baywatch are now available to Virgin Media TV customers via dedicated streaming channels. The new channels are based around a single programme or […]

August 1, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Rakuten TV streaming app on PS5

Rakuten TV has announced the launch of its video streaming app for the PlayStation 5 gaming console across Europe. The app will provide users access to a range of content directly from their gaming console. Ranging from AVoD to TVoD and Live Channels, viewers will be able to buy and rent the latest Hollywood titles […]

August 1, 2023

Nolly Africa HD now on Plex

International Nollywood broadcaster African Movie Channel’s Nolly Africa HD is now available on Plex. This new partnership was facilitated through a joint distribution deal with Amagi, the cloud-based specialist in the FAST, CTV, and broadcast space. With 17 million monthly active users, Plex offers free ad-supported TV shows and movies, FAST channels, and live TV channels […]

July 31, 2023