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TotalCrime launches on VIZIO WatchFree+

International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, has announced the launch of TotalCrime, a new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel on VIZIO WatchFree+ in the US. TotalCrime serves true crime enthusiasts with a programming line-up stacked with real-life stories depicted in factual series and documentaries. The majority of the channel’s lineup is […]

May 5, 2022

FreeCast adds 15 streaming channels from Fast Channels TV

FreeCast has announced a new agreement with Fast Channels TV, bringing 15 new channels to SelectTV. Each of these free ad-supported television (FAST) channels will be available to current subscribers of the SelectTV super aggregation guide. The channels cover a number of different genres, including sports and gaming, music, kids’ and family content, and broad […]

May 3, 2022

W4Free and Watch4 rebrand as wedotv

Video Solutions, the media company that owns and operates AVoD channels Watch4 and W4Free, has rebranded the services under one name: wedotv. The rebrand comes as the company reports record highs of engagement for its platforms, and embarks on plans for expansion. “Four years ago, we launched Watch4 with the expectation that AVoD would see […]

April 28, 2022

FilmRise acquires 200+ films from Full Moon Features

FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, has secured the digital distribution rights for over 200 movies from Full Moon Features. The deal grants FilmRise digital TVoD, SVoD, AVoD and FAST rights in the US, Canada and the Caribbean. Danny Fisher, CEO of FilmRise, commented “Full Moon Features has obtained a […]

April 28, 2022

Endeavor Streaming taps Frequency for DTC and FAST launch

Endeavor Streaming, a direct-to-consumer platform, and Frequency, the linear streaming platform, have announced a partnership. Together, they will offer content creators, rights holders and brands across sports, lifestyle and media & entertainment a one-stop-shop to build owned and operated direct-to-consumer services and create virtual linear channels to distribute and monetise across Free Ad Supported TV […]

April 22, 2022

Women’s Sports Network teams with Athletes Unlimited, Octagon and more

Media venture studio FAST Studios has announced partnerships with four key leagues and sports organizations to expand the programming slate for the upcoming Women’s Sports Network, a free, ad-supported, 24/7 streaming destination dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. The Women’s Sports Network will welcome content from athlete-driven organization Athletes Unlimited, a network of player driven sports […]

April 22, 2022

Rakuten TV’s FAST channels now on web, mobile

Rakuten TV, the European VoD platform, has launched on web and mobile its FAST linear channels. All the channels currently distributed via Smart TVs will now also be available on web and mobile across all of its served European countries. The channels are accessible via website, iOS app and Android Mobile app through the dedicated […]

April 20, 2022

Cinedigm’s DMR launches Cinehouse

Digital media and entertainment company DMR, is letting fans stream their favourite niche channels with the launch of Cinehouse. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Cinedigm, DMR says it is unveiling this new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service to superserve enthusiast fan bases across several popular genres. Cinehouse is dedicated to bringing fans the best movies and TV shows […]

April 20, 2022

Estrella Media, TV Azteca content partnership

Estrella Media, the transformative Spanish language media company serving a diverse multiplatform Latino audience in the US, and TV Azteca, one of the largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world, are entering into a landmark content and programming partnership for the US and Mexico. The companies will partner on the creation of over […]

April 20, 2022

Amagi facilitates launch of Tennis Channel’s FAST channel T2

Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, has enabled the launch of T2, a new channel from Tennis Channel, exclusively available on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platforms. Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle, launched T2 on Samsung […]

April 19, 2022