RAKUTEN TV ANNOUNCES NEW FAST CHANNELS IN UK IN COLLABORATION WITH SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT 

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Rakuten TV, one of Europe’s leading streaming platforms, has announced the launch of twenty new FAST channels in a new deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE).

The free ad-supported channels – a mix of single IP channels and scripted series genre channels – have just been launched across the UK, offering audiences a wide range of entertainment at no extra cost.

The new channels are:
Comedy TV, including series such as Seinfeld and The Nanny.
Thriller TV, including series such as Breaking Bad and The Good Doctor.
Faves, including series such as Married…with Children and Charlie’s Angels.
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Marcos Milanez, Chief Content Officer at Rakuten TV, said: “This latest agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment reflects the strength of our long-standing relationship, which now spans TVOD, AVOD and FAST. It also reinforces our commitment to delivering premium free, ad-supported entertainment to audiences across Europe. As FAST continues to grow, viewers are increasingly embracing it as a primary destination for content, particularly when programming is localised and relevant to their markets. By adding these new channels, we are expanding access to some of the world’s most recognisable entertainment brands while also creating meaningful opportunities for advertisers to connect with engaged audiences at scale.”

Peter Wood, EVP, Consumer Platforms & Services, SPE, said: “This agreement reflects our continued commitment to expanding access to Sony Pictures’ premium television content through FAST. We’re pleased to work with Rakuten TV to bring audiences across Europe a compelling lineup of iconic brands and fan-favorite series in an engaging, free viewing experience.”

These new channels add to Rakuten TV’s extensive FAST line-up of more than 500 unique channels, over 100 of which are Owned & Operated. With availability in 43 European territories and a reach of more than 150 million households, Rakuten TV continues to scale its presence in the European streaming ecosystem.