MyFree DIRECTV adds Warner Bros. Discovery FAST channels
MyFree DIRECTV adds Warner Bros. Discovery FAST channels
WBD channels in genres ranging from food to blockbuster movies to ghost hunting are joining the free streamer.
Warner Bros. Discovery has found a new partner to work with in distributing its free streaming channels. On Wednesday, DIRECTV announced that it had struck a deal with WBD, bringing a host of the studio’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels to the no-cost platform MyFree DIRECTV. The channels joining the streamer include some of WBD’s most popular leanback titles, from “MythBusters” to “Say Yes to the Dress,” and much more.
Key Details:
- Good selection: More than 15 WBD FAST channels are headed to MyFree DIRECTV.
- Wide range of content: The channels feature TV shows and movies from across the WBD spectrum.
- Adding all the time: The MyFree DIRECTV lineup is growing steadily.
MyFree DIRECTV is adding more than 15 FAST channels from Warner Bros. Discovery to its inventory. Four of the channels are available immediately, and the other 12 will be brought to the streaming service in the coming months, giving its customers a fantastic array of new content to enjoy.
The four channels available now include:
- MythBusters: Two Hollywood special effects experts put urban legends to the test with wild experiments,
death-defying stunts and more. - Say Yes to the Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal makes each bride’s experience unforgettable in this show that is part bridal story, part makeover, and part therapy session.
- Beach Day: Welcome to your ultimate escape to sun, surf, and seaside living! Follow families, couples, and solo dreamers as they search for the perfect beachside homes around the world. Grab your sunscreen—your dream beach home might be just one wave away!
- Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: Adventurous eater Andrew Zimmern crisscrosses the globe in search of the world’s most exotic foods and savors the local cuisine.
The other dozen WBD-owned channels launching on MyFree DIRECTV in the next few months will include:
- At the Movies: Grab your popcorn and settle in for the perfect mix of classic films from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.
- Classic Cinema: Experience the silver screen at home with a collection of acclaimed films from the Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond.
- Crime Scenes: Step deep into the heart of real-life crime mysteries. Each story uncovers dark secrets hidden in small towns and remote places. When evil strikes close to home, the truth is never simple.
- Ghosts Are Real: This is the ultimate destination for true paranormal believers and those who want to believe. Dive deep into haunted locations, unexplained phenomena, and real-life ghost encounters that will leave you questioning what lies beyond.
- How To: Discover the fascinating processes behind everyday objects and extraordinary feats. Pull back the curtain on the world’s most intriguing manufacturing methods, technologies, and human innovations. Whether it’s factories, science, or engineering marvels, How To answers the questions you didn’t even know you had.
- I (Almost) Got Away with It: Murderers, drug dealers, bank robbers, or jail escapees. The stories are different, but the motive is always the same: to stay out of prison.
- Living with Evil: Watch the exposure of the dark side of human nature, where seemingly ordinary lives hide chilling secrets. Hear true stories of betrayal, obsession, and murder—proving that evil can live closer than you think.
- Love Kills: Uncover the deadly side of romance, where passion turns to obsession and trust leads to betrayal. Witness real stories of relationships that took a dark and dangerous turn, proving that sometimes, love can be fatal.
- Mysterious Worlds: Go on a journey through history’s most intriguing secrets, legends, and unexplained events. Explore the hidden stories behind iconic artifacts, landmarks, and places, revealing the mysteries that shaped our world.
- Primetime Soaps: Bring the drama, glamour, and intrigue of classic television soap operas to your screen. Discover or relive the compelling storylines, unforgettable characters, and unforgettable twists. Get ready for the ultimate in prime-time melodrama, where secrets, betrayal, and passion reign supreme.
- The Repair Shop: Nestled deep in the British countryside lies a workshop where broken, battered, and beloved artifacts and antiques are brought back to life.
- Sweet Escapes: Welcome to a delicious destination where creativity meets confections. Celebrate the art of baking through jaw-dropping designs, fierce competition, and sugary masterpieces. From whimsical treats to over-the-top desserts, it’s a sweet escape into a world where anything can be made of cake.
The additions raise MyFree DIRECTV’s channel count past the 110 mark, and the service has been steadily augmenting its inventory since launching in November. In June, the streamer welcomed a new FAST channel from Lionsgate and is constantly on the lookout for new programming to delight users with.
“This Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio is a great addition to our fast-growing MyFree DIRECTV lineup, which continues to connect deeply devoted fans to a wide variety of their favorite programming at no cost,” MyFree DIRECTV GM Kent Rees said. “MyFree DIRECTV plays an important role in the new DIRECTV experience by introducing many people to our service – for free – for possibly the first time, or enhancing choice and value among the millions of consumers we already serve.”
MyFree DIRECTV
MyFree DIRECTV is a free ad-supported TV service from the satellite and streaming company behind DIRECTV. It offers over 50 free from popular studios, including Tastemade, The Design Network, Alien Nation, Dove TV, Court TV, and MovieSphere.