March 15, 2024
  • Rakuten TV Europe, S.L.U.

Rakuten TV Expands Fast Channels Portfolio with Multiple New Channel Launches

- RTV increases its owned and operated portfolio of channels by launching RTV BIOGRAPHY in UK, RTV FANTASCIENZA in Italy and GIPSY KINGS in Spain
- Rakuten TV strikes new deal with A+E Networks EMEA to launch multiple FAST Channels on its platform, and strengthens its line-up in France by adding 5 new channels from The Satisfaction Group, with top quality & locally
relevant content

Barcelona, March 15, 2024 - Rakuten TV, one of Europe’s leading streaming platforms, has announced the addition of multiple new channels in UK, Spain, Italy and France, as part of its ongoing growth strategy.

The launch of the new channels reinforces Rakuten TV’s ongoing commitment to bringing locally relevant content to their audience of over 150 million households across 43 territories in Europe for free through AVOD content and FAST channels. 

In the UK, the RTV BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL launches focussing on the real-life stories of fascinating people from history, sports, movies and more.  Sharing stories of triumph and struggle, and everything in between, the channel offers a captivating insight into the worlds of some of the most famous people in recent history.  Documentary subjects include Robin Williams, Elvis Presley, The Krays, Muhammad Ali, Jennifer Aniston, Megan Markle, Tina Turner, Seve Ballesteros, Dua Lipa and Tom Cruise. 

In Spain, GIPSY KINGS is a new channel focussing on popular reality show that follows the day-to-day life of four well-known gypsy dynasties: the Salazars, the Fernández Navarro, the Jiménez and the Maya.  The show, a Mediaset Group Original, has been a huge success in Spain in recent years.

Italy sees the launch of RTV FANTASCIENZA, a binge-watching paradise for sci-fi fans, with iconic and blockbuster movies from Hollywood and leading European studios.

In France, THE SATISFACTION GROUP CHANNELS (Les Anges, Les Secrets de Nos Regions, Qui Veut Gagner de Millions?, Les Z'amours and Le Meilleur d'Arthur) have been launched, offering viewers a mixture of factual entertainment including lifestyle, travel, reality and quiz shows.  

The RTV BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL, GIPSY KINGS, RTV FANTASCIENZA and THE SATISFACTION GROUP CHANNELS are available to watch for free and in HD on Rakuten TV now.  

Expanding their existing partnership with A+E Networks EMEA, Rakuten TV will launch two new FAST channels in the UK, covering a range of factual entertainment.  DEAL MASTERS includes forty "new to FAST" series, following wheeler dealers who use their knowledge and haggling prowess to turn a tidy profit.  With featured series Hardcore Pawn and Flipping Bangers, it will be the ultimate destination for audiences looking for tips on how to make some extra cash. HISTORY HUNTERS assembles a quirky crew of some of Britain’s finest historians and beloved celebrities from Tony Robinson, Professor Alice Roberts, Dan Jones and Al Murray, delving into history in exciting ways you have never seen before.

Coupling recognisable local IP, the launches are part of Rakuten TV's strategy to offer relevant content in the countries where it operates and to connect with its audiences.

Rakuten TV’s Chief Content Officer, Marcos Milanez said: “We are very pleased to see top global and local providers investing further in FAST and we welcome these partnerships as it supports Rakuten TV’s continuous growth in providing locally relevant content to our audiences. Rakuten TV also remains committed to invest on its portfolio of owned & operated channels. We strongly believe in the success of our latest Single IP channels (Bio; Gypsy Kings), but also, launching the sci-fi channel (Fantascienza) will provide top-notch quality that this fan base of this genre deserves, to which we feel is currently being underserved in the market.”

Rakuten TV has over 100 owned and operated channels in Europe across multiple genres, including Film, Documentary, Series, Kids, Reality, Crime and News. It is available in 43 European territories and currently reaches more than 150 million households via its branded remote-control button and pre-installed app in Smart TV devices.

About Rakuten TV    
Rakuten TV is one of the leading streaming platforms in Europe that combines TVOD (Transactional video-on-demand), AVOD (Advertising video-on-demand) and FAST channels (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) providing users with a universe of content and making the whole entertainment experience easier.   

The TVOD service offers an authentic cinematic experience with the latest releases to buy or rent in high audio and video quality. The advertising-supported offering comprises AVOD and FAST services. The AVOD service features more than 10,000 titles available on-demand, including films, documentaries and series from Hollywood and local studios, as well as the catalogue with Original and Exclusive content. The FAST service consists of an extensive line-up of over 500 unique channels among which 100 Owned & Operated (O&O) across Europe, including free linear channels from global networks, top European broadcasters and media groups, and the platform’s own themed channels with curated content. Rakuten TV is available in 43 European territories and currently reaches more than 150 million households via its branded remote-control button and preinstalled app in Smart TV devices. 

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Rakuten TV is part of Rakuten Group, Inc., one of the world’s leading internet services companies, offering a wide range of services for consumers and businesses, with a focus on e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications.    

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