Redbox Free Live TV, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Fast Streaming Service, Surpasses 150 Fast Channels
November 04 2022 - 09:00AM
Business Wire
“Fear Factor,” “Deal or No Deal,” “The Biggest
Loser,” and five additional channels added
Free premium content can be streamed through
Redbox app on Roku, Samsung, LG TVs, Vizio and many other
platforms
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), a
provider of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today
announced that its Redbox Free Live TV service has surpassed 150
free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels. Fear
Factor, Deal or No Deal, The Biggest Loser, and Wipeout Xtra FAST
channels, all from leading producer-distributor Banijay, were
added. In addition, Cowboy Way, True Crime Now, Paranormal Files,
and Snowy River FAST channels were also added. The Redbox Free Live
TV service can be accessed through the Redbox streaming app for
free on Roku, Samsung TVs, LG TVs, VIZIO TVs, and many others.
“We have been aggressively adding channels to our Redbox Free
Live TV service and expect to accelerate that further in the coming
months,” said Adam Mosam, chief digital officer of Chicken Soup for
the Soul Entertainment. “The addition of these addictive evergreen
channels combined with hundreds of hours of newly added genre
content adds tremendous value to our growing FAST offering.”
The new Redbox Free Live TV channels include:
- The Biggest Loser – The hit NBC series comes to Redbox
streaming. The show features 14 overweight contestants who will
endure intense workouts and dieting with the goal of becoming – The
Biggest Loser
- Cowboy Way – From artisans who’ve mastered their
craft to everyday ranchers out to prove they’re the best of the
best, the Cowboy Way channel features a curated lineup that
highlights the lives of those fueled with unwavering grit—America’s
tried-and-true
- Deal or No Deal – The ground-breaking hit game show
hosted by Howie Mandel, where contestants play and deal for a top
cash prize in a contest of nerves, luck, and raw intuition
- Fear Factor – Fear Factor is the ultimate adrenaline
rush, a true test of stamina and guile for those willing to put
their body and soul on the line for $50,000. It's not a show for
the faint-hearted; participants must confront their most primal
fears, try to remain calm, and tap into their inner strength to
perform some of the most daring and stomach-churning challenges
ever
- Paranormal Files – Be prepared to encounter the
paranormal world! Paranormal Files Channel goes beyond reality into
the supernatural and secret worlds of UFOs, aliens, hauntings,
witches, zombies, vampires, conspiracies, the occult and other
extraordinary phenomena
- Snowy River – Inspired by Banjo Paterson's famous poem,
The Man from Snowy River, this series is about cattle rancher Matt
McGregor, his family, and their neighbors in the township of
Paterson's Ridge in Australia's Snowy Mountains. Starring Guy
Pearce, Hugh Jackman, and Josh Lucas
- True Crime Now – From global documentary streamer
MagellanTV, True Crime Now features a unique collection of more
than 1,000 true-crime documentary films and series, with thrilling
new content added weekly. True Crime Now’s robust catalog explores
everything from notorious serial killers and cult leaders to the
worlds of criminal psychology, organized crime, the paranormal and
more
- Wipeout Xtra – The home of physical and exciting game
shows, where viewers can witness unexpected challenges
About Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) provides
premium content to value-conscious consumers. The company is one of
the largest advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) companies
in the US, with three flagship AVOD streaming services: Redbox,
Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul. In addition, the company
operates Redbox Free Live TV, a free ad-supported streaming
television service (FAST), with over 150 channels as well as a
transaction video on demand (TVOD) service, and a network of
approximately 36,000 kiosks across the US for DVD rentals. To
provide original and exclusive content to its viewers, the company
creates, acquires and distributes films and TV series through its
Screen Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul TV Group subsidiaries.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken
Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous books series and
produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul
brand name.
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