Fremantle Pacts with Redbox for FAST Channels

Redbox has signed a content deal with Fremantle that adds FAST channels to the company’s free streaming service.

BUZZR, The Price Is Right: The Barker Era and the Baywatch channels will make their debut on December 1.

BUZZR features some of Fremantle’s portfolio of more than 40,000 iconic game show episodes, shown around the clock. The Price Is Right: The Barker Era broadcasts hundreds of episodes from the ’80s, all hosted by the iconic Bob Barker. The Baywatch channel features the first five seasons of the cult hit, with new seasons switching in every quarter, including Baywatch: Hawaii.

“Our partnership with Fremantle will add tremendous value to our free streaming service,” said Chris Yates, general manager of Redbox On Demand. “These iconic television shows anchor our latest FAST channels, and our customers will soon enjoy even more entertainment from Redbox. We couldn’t be more excited to add them to the platform.”

“At Fremantle, we’re on a journey to continue growing our audiences and deliver our great shows via partners who offer the latest content delivery methods,” said Mark Deetjen, executive VP of global channels at Fremantle. “Redbox has been an innovator since its inception, and its growth in the FAST space reflects our shared goal of making content available to audiences wherever they choose to consume it.”