German media company High View will additionally broadcast its FAST Channels Xplore, Hip Trips and One Terra via satellite from March 1, 2023.
Thema inks Rakuten deal
Canal+ Group’s Thema has expanded its distribution activity in Japan with the launch of the classical music FAST channel Vivaldi on R Channel, a linear streaming service operated by Rakuten.
Rakuten and Telefónica launch entertainment app
Rakuten and Telefónica have announced the launch of the Rakuten Living App on Movistar+.
Alchimie deal expands Rakuten TV portfolio
Rakuten TV has signed a new agreement with Alchimie that will increase the range of themed channels on its platform.
Rakuten launches worldwide sports network
Rakuten is to launch a new live streaming and VOD sports entertainment platform designed to deliver sports content to a global audience.
Rakuten launches free live streaming service
Rakuten has launched a live video streaming service, called Rakuten Live, which will allow artists, celebrities and general users to live stream videos and communicate with viewers in real-time.
Filmtastic launches on Rakuten TV
German media company Tele München Gruppe (TMG) has made Filmtastic, its subscription video-on-demand service for cineastes, available on OTT platform Rakuten TV (formerly wuaki.tv) in Germany and Austria.
Wuaki reaches 4 million users in 12 countries
Wuaki, the streaming service owned by Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, has announced that the number of users across Europe has reached four million.
Wuaki TV plans to expand to 15 countries
Further European expansion next year will see Wuaki.tv live in 15 countries by the end of 2015.
Wuaki.tv launches in Germany
Streaming video provider Wuaki.tv has launched its video-on-demand (VOD) service in Germany.