DirecTV has entered into a licensing agreement with Lionsgate to bring five streaming channels to its platform. This agreement will allow streaming and satellite customers to access the new channels via the DirecTV app.
Jim Packer, President of Worldwide Television Distribution at Lionsgate, said, “We’re pleased to partner with DirecTV to bring their customers our robust portfolio of FAST channels, giving them access to compelling content ranging from blockbuster films to groundbreaking series that celebrate global audiences.”
The first Lionsgate channels available to DirecTV subscribers will include HerSphere, showcasing female-driven stories, and MovieSphere featuring premium movies. Additionally, subscribers of DirecTV will gain access to Ebony TV and single-series comedy channels for “Anger Management” and “Are We There Yet?”
MovieSphere offers a selection of films from Lionsgate’s extensive library, including Oscar-winning and nominated titles such as “The Hurt Locker” and “Winter’s Bone,” as well as the popular Saw franchise. Additionally, the channel is currently available on 18 free streaming platforms like Pluto TV, Roku, and Samsung TV Plus, and further plans to expand its reach to additional outlets.
Notably, Ebony TV, a free ad-supported channel, showcases premium content from Lionsgate’s library, including titles like “The Great Debaters” and “Dear White People.” As part of a multi-year deal, DirecTV will continue to introduce additional channels from Lionsgate’s FAST (free, ad-supported streaming TV) portfolio in the coming months.
Lionsgate’s FAST channel lineup features the sci-fi and fantasy network OuterSphere, along with single-series channels dedicated to shows like “Nashville,” “Nash Bridges,” “Ghost Hunters,” and episodes of “Celebrity Name Game.”
Rebecca Nelson, senior vice president of content and programming at DirecTV, said, “We want to enable our customers to select from a wider variety of genres and to explore their most avid interests in greater depth. Lionsgate is a leading content supplier who offers many strong options to expand our future lineup and enhance customer value.”