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Fawesome expands FAST channel lineup

Fawesome, the leading free ad-supported streaming platform owned by Future Today, has expanded its FAST channel lineup, with seven new channels that add content across the News, Sports, Weather, Culinary and Entertainment categories. With 80 FAST channels added to Fawesome over the last 12 months, Future Today continues to invest heavily in its free streaming […]

April 8, 2025

VIDAA integrates Sky FAST Channels

VIDAA, the smart TV platform, has announced the integration of FAST channels from Sky into its VIDAA Channels lineup, further enhancing the platform’s selection of free-to-view content. The channels, including the likes of Pick Monkey Rescue, Sky Artist of The Year and Sky Sports Stories, bring a range of previously aired shows directly to VIDAA-enabled […]

April 4, 2025

Virgin TV adds new Rakuten TV FAST channels

Virgin Media O2 has launched two new FAST channels from Rakuten, providing Virgin TV customers with the opportunity to watch an array of new content at no extra cost. Available to Virgin TV customers directly via their set-top box, the new channels – Rakuten TV Top Movies (channel 446) and Rakuten TV Action ( channel […]

April 3, 2025

Pluto TV adds Just for Laughs GAGS channel

Paramount’s FAST service Pluto TV and Just For Entertainment Distribution have announced a deal between the two companies to bring the Just For Laughs FAST Channel to Canada, LatAm, Brazil, France, Italy, and the Nordic countries. The channel is now live in all markets. Viewers can tun in to the Just for Laughs GAGS channel […]

April 2, 2025

TCLtv+ adds 21 WBD FAST channels

TCLtv+, the streaming service from consumer electronics company TCL, has announced the launch of 21 FAST channels featuring content from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Beginning this April, the new channels will join the streaming service’s current FAST Channels and will includes classic scripted and unscripted series from WBD’s portfolio. The streaming service, which now includes […]

April 2, 2025

FAST Forward: The ad revolution shaping the future of streaming

The rise of streaming services has ushered in a new era of ad-free entertainment. But the days of uninterrupted viewing may be coming to an end—at least for some. Ads are increasingly making their way into our favourite shows, echoing the traditional TV ad models we once left behind in favour of subscription-based content. However, […]

April 1, 2025

Longines Tour and League on DAZN

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has secured multi-territory broadcast rights to the 2025 season of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL). This deal, facilitated by sports marketing agency Sportfive, brings the equestrian series to millions of sports fans worldwide for free. Every Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix and GCL […]

March 31, 2025

MPs to quiz C4 chiefs

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to question Channel 4 Chief Executive Alex Mahon and Chair Sir Ian Cheshire on the work of the broadcaster. The regular scrutiny session on April 1st will give MPs the chance to examine Channel 4’s performance and its role as one of the UK’s […]

March 28, 2025By Colin Mann

Euronews, Africanews now on Freeview

Global Distribution Services has announced the launch of Euronews and Africanews FAST channels on Freeview LCN 257 in the UK. These channels are now part of the hybrid streaming news and entertainment lineup on the UK DTT platform.  Euronews and Africanews join a roster of global news channels already available on Freeview UK through Global […]

March 27, 2025

Featherstone warns of UK drama production risks

Jane Featherstone, co-founder and executive producer of Sister Pictures, has warned of the need to continue to nurture British creative talent to ensure that British drama continues to play a distinctive role. Delivering an acceptance speech at the 51st Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) Awards in London, where she was honoured with the Harvey Lee Award […]

March 21, 2025By Colin Mann