Redbox to Add Over 20 Free Ad Supported Television (FAST) Channels to Its Streaming Service Including Live Local News, Spanish Language, and Kids Programming

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Redbox has announced the launch of over 20 new Free Ad Supported Live TV (FAST) channels, including local news, kids, and Spanish programming. Highlights include America’s Funniest Home Videos and three Spanish language channels from Sony Canal. A partnership with Cox Media Group will provide 10 live local news channels, while a collaboration with Yahoo! Finance introduces a streaming business news channel. This expansion marks Redbox's largest increase of free streaming channels to date, aiming to enhance viewer options across various devices and to support Redbox's transition to a publicly traded company via an agreement with Seaport Global Acquisition Corp.

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• Launch of over 20 new FAST channels enhancing streaming offerings.
• Partnership with Cox Media Group for 10 live local news channels.
• Collaboration with Yahoo! Finance for a dedicated business news channel.
• Largest increase of free streaming channels in Redbox's history.

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10 Cox Media Group-owned local news channels among new content being offered as well as America’s Funniest Home Videos, Yahoo! Finance, Electric Now, Wu Tang Collection, Happy Kids, and Sony Canal

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Redbox, a leading entertainment company, today announced it will begin offering over 20 new Free Ad Supported Free Live TV (FAST) channels on its free streaming service in the coming weeks – including live local news, kids and Spanish language programming. New channels include America’s Funniest Home Videos, three Sony Canal Spanish language channels, Electric Now and the Wu Tang Collection.

In addition, Redbox signed an agreement with Cox Media Group (CMG) to stream 10 live local news channels from markets that include Seattle, Atlanta, and Orlando. The company also signed a deal with Yahoo! Finance to begin offering their streaming business news channel. The Redbox streaming app is available on a wide range of devices including Roku, Samsung, LG, VIZIO, Apple TV, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android mobile devices and Xbox.

“This is the largest increase of new, free streaming channels in Redbox’s history,” said Chris Yates, General Manager, Redbox On Demand. “From local news to some of the best kids shows, there is even more programming for everyone to enjoy. We’re excited to see these channels go live soon.”

The new FAST Channels coming to Redbox include:

• ALTER – ALTER is a horror brand for novel and grounded stories exploring the human condition through warped perspectives. Since its inception, ALTER released the two-part horror series “50 States of Fright”, starring Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Travis Fimmel (Vikings) and Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Executive Produced by Sam Raimi (Evil Dead) which was acquired by Amblin Partners to develop into a feature film. Other titles include the SXSW 2020-nominated short film, Stucco, co-directed and co-written by Janina Gavankar (The Morning Show) and Inferno, an ALTER original short film from award-winning director, Bishal Dutta

• America’s Funniest Home Videos – America’s Funniest Home Videos features free and hilarious home video and viral video moments you love from AFV. Watch the funny videos any time - including funny kids, family pranks, fail videos, funny pet videos, silly babies and more

• Baby Shark – It's Doo-Doo-Doo Time to dance to BABY SHARK! The channel is designed to suit a child’s 24-hour daily routine from waking up in the morning to going to school, learning, taking a nap, and going to sleep

• Cine Romantico – Cine Romántico is the first U.S. Spanish-language free ad-supported streaming movie channel dedicated entirely to romance movies. Cine Romántico warms the heart with stories full of love, joy, emotion, and laughter. Escape to romance with the best in Hollywood TV movies all in Spanish. With a vast array of star-driven movies featuring contemporary storylines, some of the titles on the service include Brimming with Love, Love Throws a Curve, Hopeless Romantic, Groomzilla, Instant Nanny and The Wedding Do-Over

• CMG Local News Stations – Viewers will be able to catch up on the latest local and breaking news from CMG’s award-winning television stations across the country – regardless of where they live. CMG-owned stations include:
  • WHIO (Dayton)
  • WJAX (Jacksonville)
  • WSB (Atlanta)
  • WSOC (Charlotte)
  • WPXI (Pittsburgh)
  • WFTV (Orlando)
  • KIRO (Seattle)
  • KOKI (Tulsa)
  • WHBQ (Memphis)
  • WFXT (Boston)

• Electric Now – Electric Entertainment presents, Electric NOW, the one-stop shop for fans to enjoy all their favorite shows for free with commercials. Featuring a wide variety of "genre" entertainment, including fan-favorite TV series and movies like Leverage, The Librarians, The Outpost, and Almost Paradis. ElectricNOW allows anyone to stream premium content, or enjoy a 24/7 broadcast with exclusive marathon events

• Happy Kids – HappyKids is a free and safe channel that entertains & educates kids of all age groups. Watch Popular shows, Music, Stories, Movies, Vlogs - segmented both by age group & interest. HappyKids is awarded with the Kidsafe+ COPPA certified seal

• Red Green Show – The Red Green Show follows the hapless handyman Red Green, his nerdy nephew Harold, and a colorful cast of characters as they film a do-it-yourself TV show. Standing on a foundation of popular recurring bits, the classic sitcom-sketch comedy hybrid ran on Canadian television for 15 years racking up 23 Gemini nominations

• Sony Canal Novelas, Sony Canal Competencias, Sony Canal Comedias – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) destination for U.S. Hispanic audiences, Sony Canal is a portfolio comprised of three Spanish-language FAST channels, featuring an original production slate from SPT’s International Production library that audiences have come to love. Targeting the rapidly growing US Hispanic community, the channels showcase distinctive content in three genres: telenovelas, competition series/game shows and comedies
  • Sony Canal Novelas is dedicated to the world’s most popular classic telenovelas and modern serial dramas like Zorro: La Espada y la Rosa, El Mariachi and more. Thrills, passion, plot twists and heartwarming stories make these compelling series must-see.
  • Sony Canal Competencias is dedicated to the most exciting reality competition shows from Latin America like Escape Perfecto, the Mexican adaptation of the hit SPT format Raid the Cage, which keep viewers on the edges of their seats as contestants face their challenges.
  • Sony Canal Comedias bring you culturally relevant modern remakes from Latin America that will keep audiences laughing, featuring TV’s most iconic sitcoms and comedy series like Married with Children, The Nanny and more.

• Everything 80s – Relive the decade of perms and shoulder pads! The unmistakable synth-pop sound is bound to remind viewers of all their greatest ‘80s memories

• Tastemade en Espanol – Tastemade en Espanol is a Spanish language streaming network with more than 175 hours of programming. It offers a diverse library of food, travel, and home & design content with Tastemade originals and series in English with Spanish subtitles

• Wu Tang Collection – Wu Tang Collection TV is the world’s largest and best curated martial arts channel! It features hundreds of rare and exciting kung fu films going all the back to the 1970s picked by experts for audience’s viewing enjoyment

• Yahoo! Finance – Yahoo Finance is the leading source of business and financial news focused on providing trusted information with diverse perspectives for all ages and backgrounds. Yahoo Finance’s content and tools help consumers break down the markets, provide insight on their personal finances and help them make informed investment decisions for today and their future

About Redbox

Redbox is America's leading destination for affordable new-release movies and entertainment with more ways to watch than any other home entertainment provider. Redbox delivers value and convenience through unparalleled choice across content, platforms, rental and purchase options, and price points. The company recently announced a definitive agreement to combine with Seaport Global Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: "SGAM," "SGAMU," and "SGAMW"), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The transaction, which will result in Redbox becoming a publicly traded company, is expected to accelerate Redbox's ongoing transformation to offer customers and partners a multi-product experience across physical and digital channels. The company's expanding streaming offering includes digital rental and purchase as well as free live TV and free On Demand content and complements Redbox's nationwide footprint of entertainment kiosks, conveniently located where consumers already shop. Redbox Entertainment, a new content acquisition and production division, has further transformed Redbox into a multi-channel content provider. For more information, visit redbox.com.

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Redbox

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FAQ

What new channels is Redbox offering?

Redbox is offering over 20 new FAST channels, including America’s Funniest Home Videos and various Spanish-language channels.

What partnership did Redbox announce recently?

Redbox signed an agreement with Cox Media Group to stream 10 live local news channels.

When will the new channels be available on Redbox?

The new FAST channels will be launched in the coming weeks.

How is Redbox transforming its business model?

Redbox is transitioning to a publicly traded company through an agreement with Seaport Global Acquisition Corp. to enhance its multi-product streaming experience.

What devices support the Redbox streaming app?

The Redbox streaming app is compatible with Roku, Samsung, LG, VIZIO, Apple TV, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, and Xbox.