During the past few weeks dozens of FAST channels were added to various platforms showing the strong belief in a bright future for the FAST phenomenon.
TCLtv+ is rolling out 21 new FAST channels powered by Warner Bros. Discovery’s expansive library of classic and fan-favorite programming. The new channels include a mix of scripted dramas, reality series, news, documentaries, and sports. This includes dedicated channels for No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain, Nip/Tuck, MythBusters, and Say Yes to the Dress, plus news and sports-focused channels like CNN Headlines, CNN Originals, and the B/R Sports Network.
In Europe, Rakuten TV has a new agreement with Mattel, the multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment company. This partnership will bring a lineup of Mattel’s most iconic children’s series and movies across Europe. The content will be available on Rakuten TV’s Family channel, one of the Owned & Operated FAST channels that the platform offers for free. Additionally, it will be accessible on-demand as part of Rakuten TV’s expansive library of free content, ensuring viewers can enjoy it anytime, anywhere.]]
All3Media International is growing its lineup of FAST channels with the launch of a brand-new original channel, “Demand Drama”, which went live in the UK this April.
Interestingly, a new report from Tivo shows that the abundance of FAST channels is resuklting in consumers – at least in the US and Canada – are now reducing the amount the spent on pay streaming services,
