Redbox Adding More Than 20 New Free Streaming Channels To Its Ad-Supported Service
Redbox has announced 20 new streaming channels, set to launch over the next few weeks on its Free Ad Supported Free Live TV (FAST) service. The channels will include live local news, kids and Spanish language programming.
Along with the announcement, Redbox says they have signed an agreement with Cox Media Group (CMG) to stream 10 live local news channels from markets that include Seattle, Atlanta, and Orlando.
“This is the largest increase of new, free streaming channels in Redbox’s history,” said Chris Yates, General Manager, Redbox On Demand. “From local news to some of the best kids shows, there is even more programming for everyone to enjoy. We’re excited to see these channels go live soon.”
Redbox has made several major moves in recent weeks to expand its streaming footprint. Earlier this month, they announced a deal with CuriosityStream to provide titles from Curiosity’s library for streaming on Redbox’s ad-supported video-on-demand streaming (AVOD) service, as well as its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service.
In addition, Redbox has locked down a multi-year distribution deal with Lionsgate that lines up content for the Redbox streaming service. The agreement includes licensing of films and TV series from the 17,000-title Lionsgate library for Redbox’s free ad-supported streaming service.
New channels going live in the upcoming weeks will include:
- ALTER – ALTER is a horror brand for novel and grounded stories exploring the human condition through warped perspectives. Since its inception, ALTER released the two-part horror series “50 States of Fright”, starring Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Travis Fimmel (Vikings) and Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Executive Produced by Sam Raimi (Evil Dead) which was acquired by Amblin Partners to develop into a feature film. Other titles include the SXSW 2020-nominated short film, Stucco, co-directed and co-written by Janina Gavankar (The Morning Show) and Inferno, an ALTER original short film from award-winning director, Bishal Dutta.
- America’s Funniest Home Videos – America’s Funniest Home Videos features free and hilarious home videos and viral video moments you love from AFV. Watch the funny videos any time - including funny kids, family pranks, fail videos, funny pet videos, silly babies, and more.
- Baby Shark – The channel is designed to suit a child’s 24-hour daily routine from waking up in the morning to going to school, learning, taking a nap, and going to sleep.
- Cine Romantico – Cine Romántico is the first U.S. Spanish-language free ad-supported streaming movie channel dedicated entirely to romance movies. Cine Romántico warms the heart with stories full of love, joy, emotion, and laughter. Escape to romance with the best in Hollywood TV movies all in Spanish. With a vast array of star-driven movies featuring contemporary storylines, some of the titles on the service include Brimming with Love, Love Throws a Curve, Hopeless Romantic, Groomzilla, Instant Nanny, and The Wedding Do-Over.
- CMG Local News Stations – Viewers will be able to catch up on the latest local and breaking news from CMG’s award-winning television stations across the country – regardless of where they live. CMG-owned stations include: WHIO (Dayton), WJAX (Jacksonville), WSB (Atlanta), WSOC (Charlotte), WPXI (Pittsburgh), WFTV (Orlando), KIRO (Seattle), KOKI (Tulsa), WHBQ (Memphis), and WFXT (Boston).
- Electric Now – Electric Entertainment presents, Electric NOW, the one-stop-shop for fans to enjoy all their favorite shows for free with commercials. Featuring a wide variety of “genre” entertainment, including fan-favorite TV series and movies like Leverage, The Librarians, The Outpost, and Almost Paradis.
- Happy Kids – Happy Kids is a free and safe channel that entertains & educates kids of all age groups. Watch Popular shows, Music, Stories, Movies, Vlogs - segmented both by age group & interest. Happy Kids is awarded with the Kidsafe+ COPPA certified seal.
- Red Green Show – The Red Green Show follows the hapless handyman Red Green, his nerdy nephew Harold, and a colorful cast of characters as they film a do-it-yourself TV show. Standing on a foundation of popular recurring bits, the classic sitcom-sketch comedy hybrid ran on Canadian television for 15 years racking up 23 Gemini nominations.
- Sony Canal Novelas, Sony Canal Competencias, and Sony Canal Comedias – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) destination for U.S. Hispanic audiences, Sony Canal is a portfolio comprised of three Spanish-language FAST channels, featuring an original production slate from SPT’s International Production library that audiences have come to love. Targeting the rapidly growing US Hispanic community, the channels showcase distinctive content in three genres: telenovelas, competition series/game shows and comedies.
- Everything 80s – Relive the decade of perms and shoulder pads! The unmistakable synth-pop sound is bound to remind viewers of all their greatest ‘80s memories.
- Tastemade en Español – Tastemade en Español is a Spanish language streaming network with more than 175 hours of programming. It offers a diverse library of food, travel, and home & design content with Tastemade originals and series in English with Spanish subtitles.
- Wu Tang Collection – Wu Tang Collection TV is the world’s largest and best curated martial arts channel! It features hundreds of rare and exciting kung fu films going all the back to the 1970s picked by experts for the audience’s viewing enjoyment.
- Yahoo! Finance – Yahoo Finance is the leading source of business and financial news focused on providing trusted information with diverse perspectives for all ages and backgrounds. Yahoo Finance’s content and tools help consumers break down the markets, provide insight on their personal finances and help them make informed investment decisions for today and their future.
As Redbox continues to move aggressively to enhance its streaming service, it will compete more directly with services like Pluto TV, Tubi, and Xumo.
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