“We are the kids’ TV network of today,” Kate Smith, EVP for audience engagement at WildBrain, told me in ScreenMDM’s latest Gen A to Z podcast strand as we discussed how the kids’ and family powerhouse has harnessed opportunities on YouTube.

Cineflix Rights is strengthening its position in the FAST space through a strategic partnership with Spanish outfit Love TV Channels, which has a portfolio of brands reaching more than 30 markets worldwide.

Pluto TV has picked up the 12-part digital-first doc series The Wonder Guys from Kedoo Entertainment for its Vida Real FAST channel.

The Pokémon channel is landing on several new FAST channel platforms this year, with WildBrain working with The Pokémon Company International to further scale the presence of the brand.

Virgin Media O2 has expanded its FAST channel lineup with three additional services from Rakuten TV.