Tuesday, October 24, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Tubi Expands Offering In Canada Launching Over 40 FAST Channels In Territory

Newly Added Channels Include CrimeTime, Kartoon Channel, Midsomer Murders, MrBeast, PGA Tour, and More



SAN FRANCISCO, October 24, 2023 – Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) ad-supported video-on-demand service, today announced the company has expanded its content offering in Canada with the launch of over 40 FAST Channels including CrimeTime, Kartoon Channel, Midsomer Murders, MrBeast, PGA Tour and more. The new linear experience complements Tubi’s vast video-on-demand catalog that exceeds 150,000 movies and TV episodes including over 140 Tubi Originals providing viewers with the opportunity to go deep into content they love no matter how unique their interests and obsessions are.

In addition to the new linear channels coming to the service in Canada – Tubi is always launching new titles to deepen its library offering. Coming soon the content pipeline are “John Wick,” “John Wick 2,” and “Saw” in October; “The Equalizer,” and “The DaVinci Code” movie trilogy in November; and “The Men in Black” franchise in December amongst many others.

“Tubi is the leading and fastest growing fully-free, ad-supported, streaming service for movies and TV in Canada,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi. “As more viewers embrace ad-supported streaming, we’re proud to add to our best in class on demand experience with linear channels that offer lean-back viewing as well as live news and sports.”

The Tubi FAST Channel experience has started to roll out across the services and devices Tubi is available on in territory, including Amazon Fire TV and Amazon Fire tablet, Apple iOS (iPhone & iPad), Apple TV (App Store), Bell Fibe TV, Hisense, LG Smart TV, Microsoft Store on Windows and Xbox, Rogers, Roku, Sony TV, Web, and will continue over the course of the coming weeks.

LIST OF CHANNELS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON TUBI IN CANADA
  • America’s Dumbest Criminals
  • Bloomberg Originals
  • Bloomberg TV+
  • Circle
  • CrimeTime
  • Deal or No Deal USA
  • Dr. G: Medical Examiner
  • Fear Factor USA
  • FilmRise Black TV
  • FilmRise Horror
  • FilmRise True Crime
  • Filmrise Westerns
  • Forensic Files
  • Four in a Bed
  • Gardening with Monty Don
  • Great British Menu
  • HauntTV
  • Hi-Yah!
  • HistoryTime
  • Homeful
  • Hunter
  • Kartoon Channel
  • Midsomer Murders
  • MotorTrend FAST TV
  • MrBeast
  • Mystery Science Theater 3000
  • NHRA
  • Nosey
  • Outside
  • PGA TOUR
  • Racing America
  • Real Madrid
  • So…Real
  • Super Channel Uncovered
  • Super Channel Hearties
  • The Biggest Loser
  • The Bob Ross Channel
  • The Carol Burnett Show
  • The Johnny Carson Show
  • The Rifleman
  • Top Rank Classics
  • TWN Elements
  • Unsolved Mysteries
  • Waypoint TV
  • Wipeout Xtra
  • Women’s Sports Network

For more information about Tubi go to Tubi.tv.

About Tubi

Tubi is the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 FAST channels. Tubi is part of the Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Andrea Lamelas
alamelas@tubi.tv


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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Sportsnet Launches on Prime Video Channels in Canada

Prime Video Channels adds Sportsnet to its robust offerings for Canadian customers

Prime Video members in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's programming on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360 with an add-on subscription




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TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Prime Video today announced that Sportsnet will be the latest top-tier channel available on Prime Video Channels in Canada. The Sportsnet Prime Video Channel allows subscribers to add Sportsnet as an add-on channel in their Prime Video account. Prime Video users in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's linear programming on Sportsnet national (Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360) and regional (Sportsnet Pacific, West, East, Ontario) channels with one convenient subscription to Sportsnet on Prime Video Channels. Prime members can add the Sportsnet Prime Video Channel as an add-on subscription for $19.99/month. Visit PrimeVideo.com/Sportsnet to sign up.

"We're delighted to add premium sports just in time for puck drop," said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. "We are thrilled to work with Sportsnet, Canada's leading sports broadcaster, to offer this selection, so that our customers can enjoy unparalleled entertainment all in one place."

"By becoming the first Canadian sports network available on Prime Video in Canada, Sportsnet is furthering our commitment to deliver premium sports content to Canadians wherever they want to access it," said Greg Sansone, senior vice president, Sportsnet.

The Sportsnet Prime Video Channel consists of the Sportsnet (East, Ontario, West, and Pacific), Sportsnet ONE, and Sportsnet 360 linear channels, bringing live games from the NHL, MLB, NBA, and more. Sportsnet is the official Canadian NHL rights holder, and is the regional broadcaster for the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Sportsnet also has extensive coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Raptors, as well as NBA, MLB, Grand Slam of Curling, National Bank Open presented by Rogers, FIBA, WWE, Super League rugby, Premiership Rugby, FA Women's Super League, and FA Cup. Out-of-market NHL games are not available via the Sportsnet Amazon Prime Video Channel.

Prime members can subscribe with no extra apps to download beyond Prime Video by visiting PrimeVideo.com/Sportsnet. The channel subscription can be canceled at any time. Prime Video Channels is a Prime benefit that lets members add channels they love with no long-term commitments—including Paramount+, CityTV+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, and STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, History, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Teletoon, Treehouse, and YTV).

About Prime Video

Prime Video is just one of many shopping, savings, and entertainment benefits included with a Prime membership, along with fast, free shipping on millions of Prime-eligible items at Amazon.ca, ultrafast delivery, unlimited photo storage, exclusive deals and discounts, and access to ad-free music, books, and games. To sign up or start a 30-day free trial of Prime, visit: amazon.ca/prime. 
  • Included with Prime Video: Watch movies, TV series, news, award-winning Amazon Originals, and other exclusives. Enjoy hits like Citadel, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Boys, and more.
  • Prime Video Channels: Prime members can add channels like Paramont+, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Hayu, and STACKTV, an all-in entertainment multipack offering the latest episodes of hit shows from 16 great networks. No extra apps to download, and no cable required. Most subscriptions start with a free trial, and you can cancel anytime. View the full list of channels available at primevideo.com/channels.
  • Rent or Buy: From new releases to cult favourites, enjoy even more movies available to rent or buy on Prime Video – no Prime membership required. View titles available by visiting primevideo.com/store.
  • Instant Access: Watch at home or on the go with the Prime Video app on Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Windows 10, Android and iOS, compatible Smart TVs and set top boxes, select game consoles or online at primevideo.com. In the Prime Video app on mobile and tablet, Prime members can download most videos and watch them anywhere offline at no additional cost. For a complete list of compatible devices, visitprimevideo.com/help.
  • Enhanced experiences: Make the most of every viewing with 4K Ultra HD- and High Dynamic Range (HDR)-compatible content. Go behind the scenes of your favourite movies and TV shows with exclusive X-Ray access, powered by IMDb.

SOURCE Amazon Canada

For further information: Owen McCorquodale, Prime Video, owenmcc@amazon.com; Jason Jackson, Sportsnet, Jason.jackson1@rci.rogers.com

Original Press Release: 

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