Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has signed a deal with AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) to add 12 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels. These new channels include the post-apocalyptic horror drama The Walking Dead Universe, the sketch comedy series Portlandia, and sports fan-focused MSG SportsZone. The channels will soon be available and can be accessed through the Redbox app on Roku, Samsung TVs, and many other devices.
The Redbox Free Live TV service will soon surpass 180 FAST channels and expects to eclipse 200 by early summer. The company recently announced adding channels from Fremantle Media, including The Jamie Oliver Channel and Supermarket Sweep.
“The Walking Dead and Portlandia are some of AMC Networks’ most iconic series, and the ability for our consumers to watch them 24 hours a day will be an immediate hit,” said Laura Florence, senior vice president and general manager of digital for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. “Our Redbox Free Live TV app continues to scale with brands and series our viewers know and love. We should quickly reach 200 channels by summer and have plans to scale even further later this year.”
“Making our popular and high-quality content available to viewers whenever and wherever they might want to watch it on ad-supported platforms with our show and network brands clearly present is central to our distribution philosophy,” said Evan Adlman, EVP of commercial sales and revenue operations for AMC Networks. “We are thrilled to expand the reach of our FAST channels and shows on Redbox Free Live TV through this exciting partnership.”
The AMC channels coming to Redbox Live TV are:
The Walking Dead Universe – Join Daryl, Michonne, the Clarks, and more from the world of the Walking Dead. Enjoy 24-hour programming on The Walking Dead Universe channel, including cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and more
Portlandia – Put a Bird on It! All your favorite episodes and characters from the Emmy- nominated and Peabody Award-winning hit series starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, all the time
Stories by AMC – Dive into the bold and inventive AMC shows you’ve come to love with Stories by AMC. Get access to fan favorites and discover new gems you may have missed
AMC Thrillers – Get your adrenaline pumping with AMC Thrillers – a collection of heart-pounding action/thrillers that will have you on the edge of your seat
Slightly Off IFC – Slightly Off IFC is the home of the unexpected – from cult favorite sketch series to the offbeat comedic masterworks of the biggest names in comedy
IFC Films Picks – Star-studded dramas. Chilling thrillers. Groundbreaking documentaries. The best independent films from IFC Films & IFC Midnight
All Reality WE tv – Real moments. Real stories. Real drama. If you love reality, you need All Reality WE tv
All Weddings WE tv – Brides. Bling. Drama! If you love weddings, then say “I Do” to All Weddings WE tv
AMC en Español – AMC en Español is the home of your favorite stories and characters. Catch up on and discover critically acclaimed shows, 100% in Spanish
ALLBLK Gems – Entertainment that’s inclusively but unapologetically Black. Enjoy the best of ALLBLK, all the time
MSG SportsZone – Take a deeper dive into the players, personalities, teams, and sports you love. MSG SportsZone is the home for the sports super fan
Anime X HIDIVE – Love anime? Check out HIDIVE’s action-packed assortment on Anime X HIDIVE! From classic series to hot hits fresh from Japan, we’ve got anime fans like you covered The Redbox streaming app can be accessed through Roku, Samsung TVs, VIZIO TVs, and many others. The app also features a robust Ad-Supported Video-on-Demand (AVOD) streaming platform with thousands of free movies and TV series, access to thousands of movies and TV series to rent or purchase, and nearly 180 FAST channels.
