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RTL launches free VOD service in Germany

July 26, 2017 12.41 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

German media company Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland has launched a new free-of-charge, advertising-funded multiscreen video-on-demand (VOD) service.

Watchbox replaces video portal Clipfish and initially offers more than 1,000 movies and over 3,000 series episodes. The line-up is to be constantly expanded.

Editorial recommendation lists such as Hollywood stars in their first roles or Award-winning jewels of independent cinema guide viewers through the service that can be used without registration. The focus is on the genres Independent, British, Horror, Comedy, Science-Fiction, Thriller and Anime.

With “exceptional content” and “creative topic collections”, RTL wants to establish Watchbox as an alternative to fee-based streaming services.

Watchbox is accessible via smart TV (HbbTV), PC, smartphone and tablet as well as through its own channel on RTL’s catch-up service TV Now; apps are available for Amazon Fire TV, Xbox One, Apple TV, Android and iOS. Further platforms will follow.

RTL’s competitor ProSiebenSat.1 is also currently revamping its video portal. In addition to trailers for new cinema releases, series, games and DVDs, MyVideo now also contains a VOD service on which movies can be purchased and rented – in competition with the company’s own VOD platform maxdome.

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Filed Under: HbbTV, Newsline, On Demand/VOD, OTT, Platforms, Streaming Tagged With: Clipfish, Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, MyVideo, ProSiebenSat.1, Watchbox Edited: 28 July 2017 09:02

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About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

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