Sony Pictures Entertainment Rolls Out Over 50 FAST Channels in Europe, Featuring Classics Like Seinfeld and Breaking Bad
Sony Pictures Entertainment has unveiled over 50 new FAST channels throughout Europe, introducing a wide range of popular shows like Seinfeld, Breaking Bad, and Bewitched to its Sony One collection. This expansion comes from partnerships with LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, and TiVo+.
Sony One’s offerings will be tailored to each market, ensuring programming resonates with regional audiences by primarily using the native languages of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
Pete Wood, SVP of Digital Sales and Distribution at SPE, stated, “Sony Pictures recognizes the potential of the free ad-supported television space to engage new viewers globally with our extensive feature film and TV series catalogue spanning 100 years. Our entry into the FAST space in Europe reflects our dedication to making premium content accessible to audiences on new and important distribution channels.”
Beyond the European market, SPE has diversified its FAST channel portfolio with Sony KAL Hindi in North America, Spanish-language channels tailored to the U.S. Hispanic audience, and channels in both Mexico and Brazil.
A total of 54 channels will be launched, and some of the prominent ones are
- Sony One Comedy TV will feature uproarious series like Seinfeld, The Nanny, and The Goldbergs, promising a casual, enjoyable watch perfect for family and friends.
- Sony One Thriller TV is set to captivate viewers with intense, action-filled series such as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Justified, focusing on crime and adventurous escapades.
- Sony One Faves will bring back beloved classics and fan favourites like Bewitched, Community, and Dawson’s Creek, triggering a wave of nostalgia.
- Sony One Comedy Hits will offer timeless comedic treasures like Step Brothers, Jerry Maguire, and Easy A, encapsulating decades of pop culture.
- Sony One Action Dits is dedicated to delivering a continuous adrenaline rush with action-packed movies, including District 9 and hits from the Men in Black and Zombieland series.
- Sony One Shark Tank and Sony One Dragons’ Den will feature ambitious entrepreneurs pitching their business concepts to potential investors, a format that has achieved global success.
- Sony One Blacklist will centre around the gripping narrative of a top fugitive collaborating with an FBI novice to dismantle a network of criminals and terrorists.
All the above channels will be accessible through LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, and TiVo+.