A+E EMEA Launches FAST Channels on Rakuten TV

A+E Networks EMEA has launched three FAST channels on Rakuten TV in the U.K.

The launch builds on A+E Networks EMEA’s expansion into the emerging FAST space and offers free access to A+E Networks EMEA’s library of programming for its three curated channels: Inside Crime, Mystery TV and World War TV.

Inside Crime goes behind crime headlines, opening the door to real-life crime scenes, police archives and courtrooms, inviting viewers to piece together evidence and uncover the truth. The channel features series such as Nightmare in Suburbia, Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence and Britain’s Darkest Taboos.

Mystery TV delves into the world of the explained and the supernatural, featuring aliens, UFOs and more, exploring suspected government secrets, conspiracies and cover-ups. Featured titles include Weird or What with William Shatner, Top Secret UFO Projects Declassified and Legends of the Deep.

World War TV explores the conflicts that brought the world to the brink of disaster and the superpower stand-offs that imperil our world today. Content highlights include WW2 Treasure Hunters, Hitler’s Gold and The Plane That Led D-Day.

Julie Mitchelmore, VP of digital at A+E Networks EMEA, said: “We’re incredibly excited about partnering with Rakuten TV and further expanding the reach of our FAST channels. This launch reinforces A+E Networks EMEA’s strategy to distribute our content onto new platforms following the successful launches on Pluto, Amazon Freevee, Samsung TV and Virgin Media O2.”