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Erik Gruenwedel
August 27, 2024
Global streaming media company Plex and A+E Networks EMEA, a joint venture between Hearst and Sky in the United Kingdom, Aug. 27 announced the pending launch of five free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels in the United Kingdom.
A+E Networks EMEA content on Plex will include shows and series from both the United Kingdom and the United States, featuring history, true crime, mystery and world war stories. The channels launching are Inside Crime, History Hunters, World War TV, Mystery TV and Deal Masters.
Plex combines FAST channels with ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) content to more than 22 million monthly active users globally. Other Plex content partners include Lionsgate, New Regency, Banijay Rights, Fremantle Trinity Creative, Kaleidoscope Films and Signature Entertainment.
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