Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has expanded its catalogue with the launch of two new seasonal FAST channels: 100% Christmas and Halloween. With more than 100 hours of content, the channels are dedicated to providing non-stop free entertainment during two of the most celebrated times of the year. The Halloween channel is available from […]
CNN en Español has launched a 24-hour streaming channel in Spain, now available on Rakuten TV and closely followed by Samsung TV Plus on October 16th, and LG Channels later this month. CNN en Español’s multi-platform experience includes CNNEspanol.com, CNN en Español Radio, CNN Español, YouTube and active engagement on X, Facebook, Threads, WhatsApp and […]
Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has announced it is putting sustainability “at the forefront of its priorities”. The company is reinforcing its commitment as a sustainable and inclusive company with two new initiatives focused on making a positive impact on society and on the environment. The company has been represented as one of the […]
LG Electronics and Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, have announced the launch of LG Movies & TV, a new VoD service now available on LG TVs across the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy. The new app-based VoD service enables rental, purchase and viewing of movies from the latest blockbusters to celebrated classics. Accessible through […]
Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, is now available on Virgin TV in the UK, offering viewers an array of content with over 8,000 titles on demand, including new releases to rent and buy, 150+ FAST channels and 1,000+ titles. Access to the Rakuten TV app is direct, with no subscription necessary, Virgin TV customers […]
Amuse Animation, the digital-first animation studio, has announced the launch of a second Car City Adventures fully localised 24/7 linear FAST channel, on VoD streaming platform, Rakuten TV. Starting in August, Rakuten TV will stream the channel on its platforms in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and Poland. With the addition of Poland and Switzerland […]
Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has added new FAST channels across the continent. There are three new channels in Spain: Red Bull TV, Vevo Pop and Vevo Latino; three new free channels in the UK: Red Bull TV, Vevo Pop and Vevo Hip-Hop & R&B; three new channels in Italy: Red Bull TV, Vevo […]
Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has announced the addition of multiple new channels in UK, Spain, Italy, and France, as part of its ongoing growth strategy. In the UK, the RTV Biography Channel has launched focussing on the real-life stories of fascinating people from history, sports, movies and more. Sharing stories of triumph and […]
Rakuten TV has secured new partnership agreements with telecommunications companies and TV Platforms in different European countries. Rakuten TV and 1&1 have extended their initial agreement that included more than 6,000 titles available for both rental and purchase (TVoD) by adding hundreds of titles that will be offered on demand completely free of charge (AVoD) […]
Fledgling satellite operator AST SpaceMobile has signed up Japanese telco Rakuten to its planned direct-to-smartphone service. Rakuten says it will deploy AST services starting in 2026. Rakuten joins Vodafone, AT&T and Google to AST SpaceMobile’s growing club of telcos promising a satellite-based service. Other members of the club include Bell Canada and American Tower and […]