Monday, August 31, 2020

No Roku Live TV Guide? Get Plex Live TV Instead.

Where Roku Live TV Guide is unavailable, Live TV on Plex is the next best thing on screens big and small.


Last month, I reported the press release about the exciting new launch of Plex Live TV, including a full list of channels available from its launch. If you are outside of the US market and unable to get the new Live TV Guide from The Roku Channel, then you NEED to install Plex onto your Roku device TODAY!!

A lot more information about Plex Live TV is available on the Plex Support website:


In the meantime, here are all the channels that are available in all markets, with only a handful of exclusive channels available only in the USA: 

  • The Bob Ross Channel
  • Comedy Dynamics
  • CONtv
  • Dove Channel
  • Whistle TV
  • Docurama
  • BAMBU
  • Tastemade
  • Fubo Sports Network
  • Electric Now
  • Wipeout Xtra
  • Deal or No Deal
  • KidsFlix
  • MAV TV Select
  • Footballers Live
  • EDGEsport
  • RetroCrush
  • IGN TV
  • AFV Family
  • Yahoo Finance
  • Reuters TV
  • AFV Espanol
  • ESRevolution
  • Tankee
  • Made In Hollywood
  • TV Classics
  • Law & Crime
  • Game Show Central
  • Hollywire
  • Popstar! TV
  • So…Real
  • Nosey
  • Real Nosey
  • Revry
  • Revry 2
  • RevryNow
  • Love Destination
  • Glewed.TV
  • PlayWorks
  • Kidoodle TV
  • Monster Kids
  • Surf Now TV
  • SportsGrid
  • DrinkTV
  • Cooking Panda
  • The Design Network
  • Hometalk TV
  • The Boat Show
  • Choppertown
  • Wu Tang Collection
  • Channel Fight
  • Midnight Pulp
  • Hollywood Classics
  • Maverick Black Cinema
  • The Film Detective
  • DarkMatter TV
  • Gravitas Movies
  • WASH TV
  • The Archive
  • Unidentified
  • KMTV
  • YUYU TV
  • AsianCrush
  • 80s Party
  • Beast Mode
  • Bedroom Beats
  • Friday Feels
  • Hip Hop Bangers
  • Hot R&B
  • Hottest of the Hot
  • Latin x Pop
  • Like Yesterday
  • Neural Focused
  • Only 90s Kids Will Understand
  • Texas-Sized his
  • That 70s Channel
  • That’s Hot
  • Trending
  • Unwind
  • Yacht Rock
  • Electro Anthems
  • Party
  • Toon Goggles
  • The Pet Collective
  • FailArmy
  • SQAD
  • People Are Awesome
  • TG Junior
  • WeatherSpy
  • Party tyme karaoke

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

The Preview Channel™ Now Streaming on VIZIO SmartCast

The Preview Channel™ Now Streaming on VIZIO SmartCast

NEWS PROVIDED BY
August 25, 2020, 09:00 GMT

Since debuting in mid-February 2019, TPC has grown in size and popularity and is now available in nearly 100 million homes domestically.

Original Press Release: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/524268743/the-preview-channel-now-streaming-on-vizio-smartcast

Editor's Note: 🍁 The Preview Channel is also available to stream online for free in Canada and worldwide at https://www.thepreviewchannel.com.



“We couldn’t be more delighted to have joined the prestigious group of channels on VIZIO. The Preview Channel™ is developing a devoted and loyal fan base and is performing exceptionally well”.”
— William Sager, CEO and Founder

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Preview Channel™ (TPC/Company) is now streaming nationwide on VIZIO SmartCast TV’s via the Wurl platform.

Since debuting in mid-February 2019, TPC has grown in size and popularity and is now available in nearly 100 million homes domestically and has over 10 million monthly active users (MAU).

The Preview Channel™ programs the latest in trending motion picture, television and streaming previews and behind-the-scenes entertainment. TPC had a complete makeover in May, significantly enhancing and expanding its programming menu now offering a greater variety in themed blocks featuring interviews with the most popular stars, and previews of the biggest franchises, hit movies and now TV shows and series. In particular, this version of The Preview Channel has been curated especially for and is exclusive to VIZIO SmartCast TVs.

William Sager, CEO of TPC said “We couldn’t be more delighted to have joined the prestigious group of channels on VIZIO. The Preview Channel™ is developing a devoted and loyal fan base and is performing exceptionally well in a very crowded OTT marketplace.”

“VIZIO welcomes the Preview Channel to SmartCast,” said Katherine Pond, VP of Business Development for VIZIO. “We are pleased to provide VIZIO SmartCast users with access to the 24/7 streaming channel that premieres the latest and upcoming movies, television and video game entertainment.”



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About The Preview Channel:
The Preview Channel™ is a 24/7 advertiser supported linear FAST/ AVOD channel that features and premieres the latest first run motion picture, television, streaming and video game short form promotional content that is refreshed daily. The channel is currently available on the Xumo, VIZIO and Samsung Smart TV platforms encompassing the following brands and manufacturers: Sony, LG, HiSense, LG, Panasonic, Funai, VIZIO, Sanyo, Sharp, Magnavox and Phillips. As well as at GooglePlay, Apple Store, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, T-Mobile PCS 'Metro Play', TiVo (set-top), Comcast’s new Xfinity Flex streaming device, and its new Android TV app that can be accessed on devices like the Nvidia Shield, Sony Android TVs and the Xiaomi Mi Box. The channel is already launched and available in France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, the UK, Brazil and Italy and in Canada. The Preview Channel™ was Trademarked worldwide July 3, 2018 under Registration Number 5,510,196 and has a USPTO Patent Pending # 69/960.805.

Press Contact:
info@thepreviewchannel.com
727-238-5550

William Sager
The Preview Channel, Inc.
+1 727-238-5550

Thursday, August 20, 2020

World Poker Tour Among New Live Channels Added to Distro TV for August 2020 in All Markets

World Poker Tour Among New Live Channels Added to Distro TV for August 2020 in All Markets.

Here are the newest live channels to launch on the Distro TV platform for viewers in Canada, the USA, and the UK. 

World Poker Tour
Channel Short Description: World Poker Tour ignited the global poker boom with a unique television show based on a series of high-stakes tournaments. WPT events turned Gus Hansen into the Great Dane and Daniel Negreanu into Kid Poker, and created dozens of poker-made millionaires. 
2020-08-12 · TV-G · Live

CJC Television Network
CJC Television Network is owned by Carl Jackson Motion Pictures Studios and is a family-themed network reaching over 70 million homes in the U.S. It features movies, series, and inspirational music concerts.
2020-08-11 · TV-G · Live

KweliTV
400+ undiscovered, award-winning indie films, documentaries, web series & kids shows celebrating global black stories! Watch from anywhere in the world. #streamingfortheculture #ourculturecurated
2020-08-12 · TV-PG · Live

The Grid
GRID is owned by Carl Jackson Motion Pictures Studios and is an urban pop themed network for all cultures. It features, movies, and series that are connected to the global pulse.
2020-08-11 · TV-G · Live

Whistle TV
Sports and Lifestyle Entertainment for Today’s Fan
2020-07-27 · TV-G · Live

If you are a Cord-Cutter in the US, Canada or the UK, check out the full list of channels that are available in your country here. DistroTV needs to be an app to install on your streaming device. While we (in Canada and the UK) can't get the complete availability of Pluto TV, and nothing at all from Xumo TV or Stirr from the USA, DistroTV has become a worthy alternative. Make sure to make DistroTV a part of your cord-cutting lifestyle.

Happy Streaming! -GB.

Friday, August 14, 2020

Distro TV Teams with Stingray to Bring Exciting Free Music and Free Audio Programming to its Free Streaming Service in the U.S.

 


From Karaoke to Live Concerts and Sounds of Nature, Stingray’s New Channels on DistroTV has Something for Every Music Fan

Editor's Note: 🍁 These channels are not available in Canada and the UK at this time; only available for the US market of DistroTV. -GB.

San Bruno, CA (August 14, 2020) DistroTV https://www.distro.tv, the independent free streaming television service catering to multicultural, globally-minded viewers in the US, Canada, and UK, has partnered with Stingray to deepen its music and audio programming. Stingray has launched five channels on Distro TV delivering a range of music live concerts and documentaries, karaoke, and audio scapes to delight music fans around the globe.  

With a line-up of over 90 free live-streaming content and on-demand channels and hundreds of hours of programming, DistroTV offers a wide selection of news, movies and television series, and entertainment for audiences globally. 

“Music transcends boundaries and brings people together for a shared experience. While we’re not able to enjoy live music yet, we’re thrilled to welcome Stingray to DistroTV and bring some of the greatest musical performances in a range of genres to our audience,” said Navdeep Saaini, CEO of Distro TV. 

Channels currently available on DistroTV: 

Stingray Karaoke - Gather with friends to sing your heart out to your favorite tracks with Stingray Karaoke. From yesterday’s golden oldies to today’s hits. 

Stingray Classica presents the most beloved masterpieces, breathtaking ballets, opulent operas, and enchanting chamber music. Classica is a classical music journey featuring spectacular performances, recorded in the world’s grandest venues, featuring world-class conductors, singers, and soloists.

Stingray DJazz brings music fans a range of styles from acid jazz, big band, ragtime, mainstream jazz, or anything in between. The channel offers the most diverse and in-depth concert, performance, and documentary programming.

Qello Concerts by Stingray features concert-films and award-winning music documentaries from the biggest and most influential artists, bands, and musicians. 

Stingray Naturescape offers an escape to a world of stunning nature scenes, all set to peaceful soundtracks. Relax to a crackling fireplace, soar over a tropical paradise, or get inspired by a sparkling night sky, all from the comfort of home.

Stingray Music Audio Channels Include:

Hit List: Tune in for a dose of today’s hits and a preview of tomorrow’s sensations. You’ll discover the next chart-toppers before everyone else!
Hot Country: Hot Country rounds up brand new country hits and favorites from the past decade.
Alternative: Experience the intensity of the best alternative rock sound. Features hard-hitting acts like Arcade Fire, Billy Talent, The Black Keys, etc.
Pop Adult: A romantic mix of pop adult classics. Features current hit makers like Adele and Maroon 5, and timeless favorites such as U2 and Madonna.
Classic Rock: Return to the classic rock revolution of the ’60s, ‘70s, and ’80s with legends like Janis Joplin, Peter Frampton, and The Rolling Stones. 
Remember the 80s: Relive your neon-bright ‘80s memories with the synth-pop sound of stars such as Michael Jackson, George Michael, and Whitney Houston.
Éxitos del Momento: Dance along to today's hottest Latin music in genres such as salsa, samba, merengue, flamenco, tango, reggaeton, and reggae.
Greatest Hits: A channel filled with the greatest hits by the most popular bands and artists of all time. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for every occasion
Hip Hop/R&B: Turn up the volume on the grittiest sounds of today's hip hop scene, featuring hits by Beyoncé, T-Pain, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, etc. 
Flashback 70s: Travel back to an explosive decade in music when Abba, Jackson 5, Kool and the Gang, the Bee Gees, and Carole King reigned on the charts.

About Distro TV
DistroTVhttps://www.distro.tv, is a free streaming television service catering to multicultural, globally-minded viewers in the US, Canada, and UK. Satisfying the growing demand for premium video content in multiple languages, DistroTV delivers a broad range of premium video content from producers in North America and UK, as well as from a range of cultures around the world including India's vibrant Bollywood content, Latin America, Chinese and SE Asian programming. With over 50 live/linear channels plus thousands of Video on Demand (VOD) shows, DistroTV connects with people’s passion points around Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports, News, Documentaries and International Content in live, linear and video-on-demand formats. With a growing list of curated channels from leading brands as well as producers, DistroTV feeds the growing demand for content from every corner of the world. DistroTV is available on the web as well as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and iOS and Android devices.

DistroTV is the first direct-to-consumer offering from DistroScale, a technology company founded in 2013, known for providing a global clientele of thousands of media properties with the industry’s most comprehensive video platform for web, apps, and streaming. DistroScale is an all-in-one solution providing infrastructure, content delivery, curation, analytics and a full suite of monetization options. Video enabled by DistroScale reaches over 250 million visitors per month. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. More information is available at www.distroscale.com.

About Stingray
Montreal-based Stingray Group Inc. (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B) is a leading music, media, and technology company with over 1,200 employees worldwide. Stingray is a premium provider of curated direct-to-consumer and B2B services, including audio television channels, more than 100 radio stations, SVOD content, 4K UHD television channels, karaoke products, digital signage, in-store music, and music apps, which have been downloaded over 150 million times. Stingray reaches 400 million subscribers (or users) in 156 countries. For more information: www.stingray.com.

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Redbox Expands Redbox Free Live TV in the U.S. Adding New Channels including Cheddar and Tastemade’s Streaming Network

Wired, Architectural Digest, Black News Channel, CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corporation), Go Traveler, Outdoor America, and Hard Knocks Fighting Also Available Now For Viewers Only in the U.S.

Chicago, IL (August 13, 2020) - Redbox, America’s destination for new-release movies and entertainment, continues to bolster its lineup of entertainment available on Redbox’s Free Live TV service. Redbox is announcing that Tastemade’s Streaming Network, featuring award-winning original programming in the categories of Food, Travel, and Home & Design, and Cheddar are now live and will join a growing list of popular news, lifestyle, and sports entertainment programming available to Redbox’s millions of customers. Redbox Live TV, which launched earlier this year, has quickly ramped its channel lineup and now has over 60 channels, including three Redbox channels designed and programmed for movie lovers everywhere. Those channels are Redbox Rush (for action fans), Redbox Comedy (for those who love stand-up comedy and the best comedy movies), and Redbox Movies. 
 
Within the past few weeks, Redbox Free Live TV has added nearly 20 channels. New channels added this week include Wired, Architectural Digest, Black News Channel, CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corporation), Go Traveler, Outdoor America, Hard Knocks Fighting. Channels recently added include America’s Test Kitchen, Complex, The Design Network, Real Nosey, Funny or Die, beIN Sports, Outside TV, Chive TV, Thrill One, Voyager Documentaries, Hungry and Just for Laughs Gags. Redbox Free Live TV can be enjoyed via Redbox.com, Roku®, iOS and Android devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Vizio Smart TVs, LG TVs and Chromecast. The service doesn’t require a login, just click “Free Live TV”, choose a channel and start watching.
 
“We’ve seen significant viewership growth in the News, Lifestyle and Food categories,” said Chris Yates, General Manager, Redbox On Demand. “We’re excited to continue growing our Free Live TV offering with great new content, increasing our distribution and adding new features to help our customers find and watch great content however they want to watch it.”
 
"We are excited to partner with Redbox on launching one of the first live news channels on their TV platform delivering top business and headline news to their customers," Priya Nevrekar, Sr Dir Distribution & Business Development, Altice News.
 
"We are excited about the launch of Tastemade's Streaming Network on Redbox Free Live TV, making our food, travel, and home & design programming available across the platform," said Jeremy Strauss, Head of Business Development, Tastemade. "We believe that our premium programming is a great addition to Redbox's lifestyle and entertainment offering and the continued growth of its streaming business as a powerful complement to its established kiosk footprint." 
 
With the launch of Redbox Free Live TV, the company continues its transformation into a multi-channel content provider and programmer. Last year, Redbox launched Redbox Entertainment, a new division to produce and distribute original content across its service. Through Redbox Entertainment, the company is developing a slate of movies that will be available through Redbox VOD and at the Box. 
 
About Redbox 
Redbox is America’s leading destination for new-release movies and entertainment with more ways to watch than any other home entertainment provider. Redbox delivers value and convenience through unparalleled choice across content, platforms, rental and purchase options, and price points – including free live TV. Redbox Entertainment, a new content acquisition and production division, has further transformed Redbox into a multi-channel content provider and programmer. The company’s expanding streaming offering complements its nationwide footprint of more than 41,000 entertainment kiosks, conveniently located where consumers already shop. For more information, visit redbox.com.

About Cheddar
Cheddar is the digital-first news network, providing quick updates on trending stories in tech, innovation, business, politics, media, entertainment, and culture in a fresh, fast-paced format. Cheddar is part of the Altice News group, which also includes hyperlocal news from News 12 and the global and current affairs network i24NEWS. For more on Cheddar, visit Cheddar.com.
 
About Tastemade
Tastemade is a modern media company that engages a global audience of more than 300 million monthly viewers on all major digital, mobile, and streaming television platforms, streaming 2.5+ billion views each month. We create award-winning video content and original programming in the categories of Food, Travel, and Home & Design that we share with an engaged, passionate, and global community. Tastemade has won a host of awards and accolades for its innovation and original programming, including two James Beard Awards, two Emmy Awards, and Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies” list. For more information, visit Tastemade at: www.tastemade.com.

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Contact:
For Redbox 
Jennifer St. Clair 
 
Tastemade
Brooke Swilley

Friday, August 7, 2020

Festival season is taking over Qello Concerts this weekend on DistroTV

Summer Encore Festival - Qello Concerts by Stingray

Festival season is taking over Qello Concerts. Tune in on August 8th and 9th from 12-6PM EST to catch the hottest concerts from top artists! The Qello Concerts channel has curated a must-see lineup of concerts from across the globe for this special event on the free streaming service, DistroTV, airing in the US market.

 

Relive some of the biggest summer festival performances featuring artists like Ellie Goulding, Courtney Barnett, Of Monsters and Men, and many more! The Summer Encore Festival event streams on Qello Concerts by Stingray channel on DistroTV (USA) this weekend! 

https://www.distro.tv/live/stingray-qello

Here is the line up of concerts airing this weekend, all times Eastern: 

Date

Start Time

Tile

Description

2020-08-08

12:00:00

Of Monsters and Men -

Main Square Festival 2013

The Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men

perform a fun and entertaining set in sunny

Arras, France. The folk story-tellers hit all

the right notes!

2020-08-08

13:06:00

Courtney Barnett -

This Is Not A Love Song Festival 2014

Watch the performance of Courtney

Barnett live at the This Is Not A Love

Song Festival on May 30th, 2014.

2020-08-08

13:55:00

Lilly Wood and the Prick -

Main Square Festival 2015

Watch Lilly Wood and the Prick's

performance live at Main Square Festival

in 2015.

2020-08-08

14:59:00

Rival Sons - Download Festival 2016

Watch Rival Sons as they take the stage

at Download Festival, in Donington Park,

in 2016.

2020-08-08

16:08:00

Alt-J - Garorock 2015

Get lost in the post-modern lyricism and

moody lighting of alt-J’s 2015 performance

at Garorock. The English indie band

enchants the crowd with their fan-favourite

hits.

2020-08-08

17:32:00

Royal Blood - Eurockéennes 2017

Join the energetic crowd at Eurokéennes

2017 for Royal Blood’s electric performance.

Crowd-surfing, fist-pumping and hand-

clapping are all part of the English rock

duo’s stellar set. Don’t miss it!

2020-08-09

12:00:00

Michael Kiwanuka - Garorock Festival 2017

Watch Michael Kiwanuka's performance at

the Garorock Festival in 2017.

2020-08-09

13:12:00

Editors - Live at Eurockéennes de Belfort

Watch the performance of Editors live at

the Eurockéennes de Belfort on

July 7, 2017.

2020-08-09

14:30:00

Bibi Bourelly - Live at Eurockéennes 2016

Watch Bibi Bourelly's live performance at

Eurockéennes in 2016.