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Germany: Rakuten TV launches FAST channel on Freevee

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has announced the launch of the FAST channel Freitag Nacht News on Amazon Freevee in Germany. The launch reinforces the vast distribution coverage of Rakuten TV’s FAST channels across Europe. In addition to Amazon Freevee, Freitag Nacht News is also available on Rakuten TV in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. […]

February 7, 2024

Rakuten TV premieres season 2 of Discovering Canary Islands

The adventure reality show Discovering Canary Islands, original content from Rakuten TV, returns for a second season, produced with the support of Turismo de Islas Canarias and with the collaboration of Initiative and Atlantia. Hosted again by presenter Pilar Rubio, the new series premieres exclusively and free of charge on Rakuten TV on January 26th. […]

January 16, 2024

Make Up Stars premieres Dec 31 on Rakuten TV

Make Up Stars, the new talent show produced by RTVE Play in co-production with Rakuten TV and Mega TV, is looking for the next great make-up professional. The show, hosted by Pilar Rubio, premieres on RTVE Play on 19 December and on Rakuten TV, one of Europe’s leading streaming platforms, on December 31st. Make Up […]

December 12, 2023

Germany: Rakuten TV via Zattoo on 1&1

German telco 1&! – has launched its own video-on-demand service branded 1&1 Cinema. The new service has been launched via Zattoo, in partnership with Rakuten TV – one of the leading streaming platforms in Europe. The broadband customers of the telecommunications provider 1&1 can use the new Video on Demand (VoD) service ‘1&1 Cinema’ enjoying free […]

December 6, 2023

Rakuten TV announces Rumeysa: Walking Tall

Rakuten TV, one of Europe’s leading streaming platforms, is set to launch Rumeysa: Walking Tall, a documentary that follows the inspiring journey of the world’s tallest woman. This compelling documentary will be available for free on Rakuten TV from December 21st across Europe and will be exclusive to the platform. This impactful film is part […]

December 5, 2023

Rakuten TV to premiere Bojan Krkić, Beyond the Smile in November

Streaming platform Rakuten TV is set to launch Bojan Krkić, Beyond The Smile, a documentary that details the career of the Catalan striker and highlights all the difficulties experienced by one of FC Barcelona’s greatest talents, which will be available on the platform in 42 countries for free from November 3rd. The documentary, which focuses […]

October 19, 2023

Rakuten TV partners with Okast

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms in Europe, has partnered with Okast Channels to distribute and monetise new European-based FAST channels. Convinced by the portfolio of channels proposed by Okast, Rakuten TV will distribute a selection of FAST channels in different European territories. Okast Channels enables content owners to create, launch, and distribute FAST channel […]

October 5, 2023

Rakuten TV opens Barcelona HQ

Rakuten TV has opened its new headquarters in Barcelona, which it calls “an important project for the company that has been created with its team in mind and with an environmental commitment”. The new Rakuten TV headquarters are located in the 22 district, an area where many technology companies are based. The project, designed alongside […]

September 27, 2023

A+E Networks FAST channels on Rakuten TV

A+E Networks EMEA has announced the UK launch of its three FAST channels on Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform. The launch builds on A+E Networks EMEA’s expansion into the emerging FAST space and offers free access to A+E Networks EMEA’s library of programming for its three curated channels: Inside Crime, Mystery TV, and World […]

September 20, 2023

Karate-do: The Path of Sandra Sanchez on Rakuten TV this September

Rakuten TV launches Karate-do: The Path of Sandra Sanchez, a documentary that explains the empowering story of the karate Olympic champion, that will be available on the platform from September 21st in 42 countries. There will also be an exclusive premiere at Palacio de la Prensa in Madrid on September 19th. Furthermore, the documentary will […]

September 5, 2023