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Rakuten TV premiering Transvulcania doc

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, will premiere Transvulcania: The People’s Run, a new feature documentary that will be part of the Rakuten TV Originals collection, on November 12th. Produced by NSN and directed by Marc Barceló, this documentary about one of the world’s most iconic trail running events will be available for free and […]

November 5, 2024

Norway: Rakuten TV on Altibox TV

Rakuten TV – the European streaming platforms – is now available on Altibox, the Norweigan ISP and television service provider. Rakuten TV’s app is now integrated into Altibox’s set-top boxes allowing users to watcg two services tailored to various viewing preferences: Free: More than 600 movies on demand supported by advertisements (AVOD). A vast library […]

September 12, 2024

Rakuten TV boosts sports line-up for Olympics

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, is celebrating the arrival of the Olympic Games with a range of content linked to the world of sport. Audiences will be able to enjoy a line-up of exclusive Originals, movies and FAST channels focussed on sport. Rakuten TV’s Originals collection presents stories of optimism, empowerment, and diversity through […]

July 24, 2024

Rakuten TV presents We All Play original doc

Rakuten TV, the European VoD platform, has unveiled its latest Original production: We All Play, a documentary film on the inclusion of LGBTQAI+ community in sport. From the inspiring stories of athletes defying obstacles to the courageous accounts of those who have fought for their right to compete on equal terms, We All Play offers […]

July 10, 2024

Mega Movie Week a success in Japan

DEGI (The Digital Entertainment Group International) has released data that confirmed the impact and success of the first ever Mega Movie Week in Japan. Electronic sell-through (EST) sales experienced a +430 per cent increase in volume and an over +145 per cent increase in sales value. There was a simultaneous rise in VoD usage, with […]

May 23, 2024

Rakuten TV celebrates Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day – the annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection, occurring this year on April 22nd – Rakuten TV has created a collection of focused programming dedicated to climate change and alternative solutions for a sustainable living. For those who want to deepen their awareness and sensitivity about the global […]

April 17, 2024

A+E Networks expands UK FAST offering

A+E Networks EMEA has announced the UK launch of two new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its offering. Firstly, Deal Masters is the ultimate destination for audiences looking for tips on making extra cash. It follows wheeler dealers who use their knowledge and haggling prowess to turn a tidy profit, with shows including […]

March 20, 2024

Rakuten TV adds multiple new FAST channels

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has announced the addition of multiple new channels in UK, Spain, Italy, and France, as part of its ongoing growth strategy. In the UK, the RTV Biography Channel has launched focussing on the real-life stories of fascinating people from history, sports, movies and more. Sharing stories of triumph and […]

March 15, 2024

Mega Movie Weekend returns for March

Mega Movie Weekend has returned, running from March 15th to 17th offering big-budget action films to download and keep at promotional prices. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, Rakuten TV, Virgin Media and EE TV Store, with prices starting at £2.99. An array of some of […]

March 15, 2024

Rakuten TV signs new European partnerships

Rakuten TV has secured new partnership agreements with telecommunications companies and TV Platforms in different European countries. Rakuten TV and 1&1 have extended their initial agreement that included more than 6,000 titles available for both rental and purchase (TVoD) by adding hundreds of titles that will be offered on demand completely free of charge (AVoD) […]

February 27, 2024