Amuz Distribution, Alex Avon, Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer, announced deals for FAST and OTT channels. Recently hired Carlos Pacheco is the Director of Monetization & OTT and is overseeing the FAST/OTT division. He came from the Just for Laughs (JFL) Group, most of which assets were just acquired by Amuz Distribution. New platforms that will carry JFL programming are Amazon Fire TV, Anoki and Local Now. Over the last 2 years, FAST channels of JFL programming have been in full … [Read more...] about Amuz Distribution Announces FAST & OTT News
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KC Global Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment ink business agreement to expand internationally across streaming platforms
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers and Asia’s leading entertainment network and multi-channel operator, KC Global Media, announced an agreement for the expansion of the companies' international reach across free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD). The agreement further enhances growth across Asia, featuring a fresh volume of curated genres, … [Read more...] about KC Global Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment ink business agreement to expand internationally across streaming platforms
Refugees aim for the Olympic Games in new Olympic Channel original series ‘Taking Refuge’
Inspired to make the world a better place through sport, Olympic champion Niccolo Campriani leads three refugees on a brave journey to qualify for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in his own event, 10 metre air rifle shooting, documented in the new series Taking Refuge. Using mental and physical skills honed over years as a professional athlete, Campriani coaches and mentors Mahdi, Khaoula, and Luna on a journey of learning, rediscovery, and finding inner peace through the unifying power of … [Read more...] about Refugees aim for the Olympic Games in new Olympic Channel original series ‘Taking Refuge’
Love Nature’s SVOD on Amazon UK
London, UK - Love Nature, a joint venture between Blue Ant Media and Smithsonian Networks, announced that its streaming video service, available in 60 countries worldwide, has launched on Amazon Channels in the UK. Amazon Prime members in the UK will now have the opportunity to access Love Nature’s stunning wildlife and nature content by signing up for subscription to its streaming video app through Amazon Channels. Love Nature’s current programming lineup includes the UK exclusive of The Big … [Read more...] about Love Nature’s SVOD on Amazon UK
adRise launches Tubi TV
San Francisco, California – adRise, the connected TV content distribution and monetisation platform, announced the launch of Tubi TV, a free video-on-demand service on April 16. Offering viewers access to the world’s largest library of free streaming television and film content, Tubi TV’s ad-supported service will be available initially on the recently released Amazon Fire TV, as well as Roku and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Tubi TV empowers … [Read more...] about adRise launches Tubi TV
Amazon launches Fire TV
Seattle – Amazon unveiled its newest innovation, Fire TV, on April 2. The small video streaming device plugs into HDTVs for easy and instant access to content from Amazon’s library, as well as other video-on-demand services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, WatchESPN, Showtime and more, though HBO Go is currently not on the list. Fire TV also brings photos, music, and games to the living room. “Tiny box, huge specs, tons of content, incredible price — people are going to love Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon launches Fire TV
