CBS AMC Networks UK launches true crime focused FAST channel.
Amazon Freevee and Rakuten TV viewers are now able to enjoy programmes from the CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership in a new ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel, True Crime UK from CBS Reality.
The AMC Networks International and Paramount Global JV wants to roll out the new channel to other FAST platforms later this year.
Tanya Gugenheim, SVP, Business Development, AMC Networks International – UK said, “We’re thrilled to launch True Crime UK from CBS Reality on Amazon Freevee and Rakuten TV. Expanding our factual entertainment content into the FAST space underscores the demand for our acclaimed true crime programming and will enable us to share it with a huge new audience.”
At launch, highlights on the channel include original true crime content such as Evidence of Evil, Murder Wall, Donal MacIntyre Unsolved and exclusive third party content such as Medical Detectives from CBS Reality.