Rakuten TV in the U.K. has launched a dedicated FAST channel for The Walking Dead Universe via a partnership with AMC Global Media.
The channel features subscription-free access to The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.
“The Walking Dead is one of the most iconic and enduring franchises in television, with a hugely passionate fanbase,” said Marcos Milanez, chief content officer at Rakuten TV. “We’re delighted to partner with AMC Global Media—UK to bring the series to a dedicated FAST channel on Rakuten TV, giving audiences in the U.K. a completely free and accessible way to discover, revisit and immerse themselves in this incredible content.”
Lucy Halliday, VP of business development international at AMC Global Media—UK, added, “This launch builds on our ongoing partnership with Rakuten TV and reflects how central FAST has become to our UK distribution strategy. Bringing The Walking Dead Universe to the platform gives audiences free access to the franchise, which is exactly the kind of layered discovery route we’re focused on as we keep growing our FAST footprint across the U.K.”
