Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Signs Deal With AMC Networks to Add 12 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) Channels
AMC FAST Channels include The Walking Dead Universe, Portlandia, and MSG SportsZone
Redbox Free Live TV offers nearly 180 FAST channels
Combined streaming services have over 60 million monthly active users (MAU)
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
“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
The AMC channels coming to Redbox Live TV are:
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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
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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 andCarrie 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
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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
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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
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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
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All Weddings WE tv – Brides. Bling. Drama! If you love weddings, then say “I Do” to All Weddings WE tv
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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
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ALLBLK Gems – Entertainment that’s inclusively but unapologetically Black. Enjoy the best of ALLBLK, all the time
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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
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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.
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