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Fawesome Channel Unveils Its First Original Feature Film ‘Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street’ Oct. 11

Fawesome, a free ad-supported video-on-demand channel from Future Today, has announced the release of its first original feature film, Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street.
October 9, 2024

Black Wall Street movie debuts October 11

MENLO PARK, Calif. – Fawesome , a free, ad-supported video-on-demand channel, will premiere its first original feature film, “Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street,” on Oct. 11, 2024.
October 8, 2024

Amazon Fire TV Stick owners can get access to 100,000 movies for free and it's not illegal

If you're tired of the same old live TV, consider exploring a lesser-known app available on devices including Amazon's popular Fire TV Sticks. The app, Fawesome,...
JUL 1 2024

Power Moves: Publishers Unveil Cutting-Edge Revenue Strategies and AI Innovations at Cannes Lions 2024

Discover how top publishers are transforming their revenue models and embracing AI at Cannes Lions 2024,...
June 27, 2024

Celebrating John Wayne: A Legend Never Fades, Now Streaming for Free on Fawesome

Every year on May 26th, fans of the silver screen pause to celebrate the life and legacy of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons: John Wayne.
May 22, 2024

UI Upgrade: How Future Today is Transforming Streaming for Viewers and Brands Alike

Future Today’s enhanced user interface offers advertisers prime homepage real estate, free from competition.
May 10, 2024

35 Women Leaders in Ad Tech Share Insights for International Women’s Day

he challenges women face in ad tech are universal, transcending specific roles or tenure in the industry.
March 08, 2024

Family Matters: Unlocking the Co-Viewing Goldmine

he challenges women face in ad tech are universal, transcending specific roles or tenure in the industry.
March 08, 2024

How to Optimize Family Co-Viewing, Create Dynamic Partnerships, & Know When to go IO or Programmatic

What are some of the best approaches for advertising strategies that incorporate both direct and programmatic partnerships,
January 29, 2024

Navigating the Fragmented CTV Landscape: Strategies for Brands and Agencies

2023 was a year of exploration and education. As the industry begins 2024, agencies and brand marketers will continue to gain a better...
January 9, 2024

Cutters Q&A: Future Today Co-Founder on How Free, Ad-Supported Streaming and On-Demand Can Co-Exist

Future Today isn’t exactly a household name, but it’s been in the streaming business roughly as long as Netflix.
December 10, 2023

The Top 10 FREE Roku Apps For September 2023 – That Every Roku TV & Roku Owner Should Have

Today we take a look at the best FREE Roku Apps of July 2023. These free apps are available on Roku players and Roku TVs. Do you have one you want to suggest? Leave us a comment and let us know.
September 23, 2023

The Marketer’s Guide To IP Addresses In Connected TV

Advertisers have relied on IP addresses as a foundational signal for ad targeting and attribution on connected TV for well over a decade.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Top 5 Free Streaming Services Every Cord Cutter Should Try, But Most Have Never Heard Of

The world of free streaming services is growing, but there are so many out there, including well-known ones like Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, and more.
August 26, 2023

Family-Friendly And Uplifting Content Continues To Rise Post-Pandemic

Wholesome, unobjectionable, uplifting entertainment that the family can enjoy together and will leave you feeling good.
May 16, 2023

HappyKids is a safe and free streaming app for families and kids

Over the past few years, family streaming content has surged in popularity, making co-viewing a favorite pastime for many households.
May 4, 2023

Best Streaming Services for Kids in 2023

Your family can enjoy movies and shows on these services -- with a parent's permission.
May 23, 2023

Future Today Joins IAB and Debuts At NewFronts Event

Future Today, a provider of ad-supported streaming, is now a member of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Future Today said its flagship channels
April 26, 2023

How advertisers are unlocking the potential of kids-themed content on CTV

Jennifer D’Alessandro, head of ad sales and marketing, HappyKids.
March 16, 2023

Why This Streaming Platform Decided To Work With Fewer Tech Partners

Future Today, an ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) platform, credits SPO for the 336% increase in ad spend it’s seen through Amobee’s DSP within six months of Tremor International acquiring and integrating Amobee into its tech stack.
February 23rd, 2023

Spotlight: HappyKids

The unique selling point for the HappyKids platform is twofold, explains David Di Lorenzo, senior VP of kids and family at parent company Future Today.
February 10th, 2023

What Kid-Focused Media Lacks In Measurement, It Makes Up For In Co-Viewing

“On TV & Video” is a column exploring opportunities and challenges in advanced TV and video.
December 27, 2022

The growing scope of holiday content

Kidscreen hears from production execs who are decking buyers' halls with specials that make room for more agnostic festive celebrations and cultural exploration.
November 14, 2022

HappyKids Debuts Brand-New Blippi Episodes

Future Today’s AVOD kids’ channel HappyKids has signed a deal to exclusively premiere 20 new episodes of Blippi.
November 9, 2022

Report: Over 60% of Families Have Cut The Cord, What Does it Mean For Linear TV?

The cord-cutting revolution is continuing to advance according to a survey from Future Today. The survey Future Today surveyed over 300 families regarding their linear TV and streaming habits.
September 1, 2022

Study: Families shifting away from linear TV

Ad-supported streaming specialist Future Today has revealed findings from a study examining viewing and advertising preferences of families who stream kids and family-focused programming.
September 1, 2022

Families With Kids Cutting The Cord, Future Today Survey Finds

90% of parents say they rarely watch linear TV
August 31, 2022

Future Today expands partnership with eOne

Future Today, a specialist in ad-supported streaming, with flagship channels Fawesome, HappyKids and iFood.tv
August 12, 2022

HappyKids scoops up 750 episodes from eOne

EXCLUSIVE: Future Today’s flagship kids and family AVOD platform now features 1,000 episodes from eOne’s catalogue, including Power Rangers and GI Joe (pictured).
August 11, 2022

Brand-focused CaaS solution from Future Today

Ad-supported streaming technologist and service provider Future Today has confirmed that its Channel-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution is now available to major brands –
July 05, 2022

Future Today’s HappyKids AVOD Service Adds Parental Controls

Parents can restrict content based on topics, interests and themes, and block individual programs.
June 21, 2022

The Metadata Situation Sucks -- What We Must Do to Fix the 'Plumbing' of the Streaming Video Experience Today (Bloom)

From recommending the right shows to serving the right ads, why we need to figure out what's clogging the video industry’s pipes
June 14, 2022

Kids Content is Serious Business for Streaming Services

Earlier this year VideoWeek reported how streaming services are yet to truly win over older audiences – or ‘silver streamers’.
June 9, 2022

Future Today Study Highlights Family Co-Viewing on CTV

Families are connecting while watching connected TV, according to a new study commissioned by streaming TV company Future Today.
May 5, 2022

Future Today Integrates with Publica's Server-Side Ad Insertion Tech to Meet Growing CTV Ad-Demand

the leader in ad-supported streaming, with flagship channels Fawesome, HappyKids and iFood, and ranking in the top free channels across every major connected TV (CTV) and over-the-top (OTT) platform, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV
May 3, 2022

LIVE FROM THE NEWFRONTS… Tuesday Edition

Netflix isn’t a NewFronts presenter but based on a tally of mentions about “a certain service” reversing its anti-ad position, it’s certainly in the room.
May 3, 2022

CTV: The MVP of Every Brand's Distribution Playbook

By David Di Lorenzo, SVP, Kids & Family, Future Today
Engaging young consumers has never been more challenging. Just ask any kids-focused brand or IP owner, who’ll tell you they spend more time than ever placing content across multiple platforms with less than desirable results. New platforms continue to proliferate, leading to greater fragmentation across this key audience, thus forcing brands to have a multiplatform strategy.
Spring 2022 Edition

Future Today Finds Its Footing After Failed Cinedigm Dalliance

CEO Vikrant Mathur says viewership is up big across Future’s FAST channels, including a whopping 160% for HappyKids
January 04, 2022

36% of Americans Plan to Cancel Streaming Subscription Services in the Next 12 Months

Like most aspects of daily life in the United States, consumer media consumption habits changed during the coronavirus pandemic.
New findings from advertising video on-demand platform Future Today indicate that 36% of American consumers stream more now than they did pre-pandemic, versus a mere 4% that stream less.
September 15, 2021

Plus de la moitié des téléspectateurs américains préfèrent le streaming avec publicité

The majority of consumers (67.9%) prefer to choose the individual programs they want to watch on demand, compared to only 12.5% who prefer pre-programmed linear channels.
September 13, 2021

Half of US viewers agree to watch ads to save money on subscriptions

Just over half of US consumers (50.6%) choose to use video-assisted advertising (AVoD) services to reduce or eliminate subscription fees, according to a new study by Future Today and the Variety Intelligence Platform.
September 9, 2021

Streaming Ads Twice As Likely To Be Deemed Relevant As Linear TV Ads

More Than Half of All TV Viewers Prefer Ad-Supported Streaming Says New Study From Future Today and Variety

More than half (50.6%) of US consumers prefer using ad-supported video (AVOD) services to reduce or eliminate subscription fees, according to new research from multichannel streaming leader, Future Today, and Variety’s Variety Intelligence Platform (VIP+). Similarly, viewers find the ads shown while streaming are considerably more relevant to their interests compared to those shown on traditional cable or broadcast television.
September 9, 2021

50.6 per cent US consumers prefer AVOD services: Report

More than half (50.6 per cent) of US consumers prefer using ad-supported video (AVOD) services to reduce or eliminate subscription fees, according to new research from multichannel streaming leader, Future Today, and Variety’s Variety Intelligence Platform (VIP+). Similarly, viewers find the ads shown while streaming are considerably more relevant to their interests compared to those shown on traditional cable or broadcast television.
September 9, 2021

Digital TV News

More Than Half of All TV Viewers Prefer Ad-Supported Streaming Says New Study From Future Today and Variety
September 8, 2021

NextTV Newsletter 9.8.21

Using a single-sign-on, single-password offering across FAST, AVOD, TVOD and 'Channels' services, especially for a tech-reluctant customer base like Redbox's, could be a big differentiator.
September 8, 2021

Streaming Ads Twice As Likely To Be Deemed Relevant As Linear TV Ads

More than half (50.6%) of U.S. consumers say they prefer using use ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) services to reduce or eliminate video subscription fees, according to a survey on streaming preferences and viewer behavior by Future Today, which operates several AVOD platforms, and Variety Intelligence Platform.
September 8, 2021

Consumers Prefer AVOD Services to Help Reduce Streaming Subscription Costs

The streaming market is growing rapidly, giving consumers more choices and more services to pay for each month. As consumers fine-tune their streaming service lineups, they are finding that subscribing to so many services can become pricey. For this reason, ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) services are continuing to grow in popularity.
September 8, 2021

Majority of US TV viewers prefer ad-supported streaming

The Future Today x Variety Intelligence Platform Streaming Study took an in-depth look at the latest TV viewing behaviour and streaming preferences, polling US consumers to identify the emerging trends shaping OTT, advertising, and the broader TV industry. It compared FAST channels to AVOD to SVOD to traditional TV viewing in a statistically relevant sample of over 1,000 US consumers from 15-30 June.
September 8, 2021

Study: AVoD increasingly popular

More than half (50.6 per cent) of US consumers prefer using ad-supported video (AVoD) services to reduce or eliminate subscription fees, according to research from multichannel streaming specialist Future Today, and Variety’s Variety Intelligence Platform (VIP+).
September 8, 2021

Most Consumers Prefer AVOD To Reduce Cost of Streaming

More than half of U.S. consumers said they see ad supported video services as a good way to reduce or eliminate subscription fees, according to a new survey from Future Today.
September 7, 2021

Future Today expands streaming services in Canada

Future Today, which claims to be the only full-stack streaming solution that packages branded channels and delivers the audiences to watch them, has launched three AVOD services on Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream .
August 12, 2021

Future Today launches three free streaming services on Roger Ignite TV and expands footprint in Canada

Future Today, the full-stack streaming solution that packages branded channels and delivers the audiences to watch them, announced the launch of three free streaming services on Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream: FilmRise, Fawesome and iFood.tv. In addition, the companies have expanded their partnership whereby Rogers Sports & Media (RSM) will now provide ad sales representation for all of Future Today’s streaming channels across Canada.
August 12, 2021

Future Today Partners With K-City Gaming to Co-Produce Olympics-Inspired Series Exclusively for Happykids

K-City features Lil’ Flash, DadCity, MomCity & Ava - as they play all sorts of family games, sports, funny skits, and unbox the latest toys! Multichannel streaming leader, Future Today, has announced a new partnership with K-City Gaming to co-produce an Olympics-inspired series exclusively for Happykids. The new series, titled K-City Family...
August 12, 2021

Rapid TV Newsletter 8.12.21

Preliminary research from the Digital Entertainment Group, the Mid-Year 2021 Home Entertainment Report, finds that even amid challenging pandemic comparisons, spending has risen 5% year-on-year.
August 12, 2021

Future Today launches three streaming services on Rogers Ignite TV

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Future Today announced today the launch of three free streaming services on Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream. The new streaming apps are FilmRise, iFood.tv and Fawesome, which combined “will bring over 10,000 hours of content with popular TV shows and movies to Rogers Ignite Entertainment customers,” says Future Today’s press release.
August 11, 2021

Future Today, K-City Gaming line up Olympics series

NEWS BRIEF: California-based multichannel streaming platform Future Today has partnered with K-City Gaming to coproduce an Olympics-inspired series for the former’s children’s channel HappyKids.
August 8, 2021

08/06/21: “South Park” renewed through season 30

ViacomCBS reported 2Q21 streaming results that included subscriber and consumption growth across its pay, premium, and free services, and streaming revenue of $983 million. With the launch of Paramount+, as well as momentum in other streaming services, ViacomCBS added 6.5 million global streaming subs, bringing total global streaming subscribers to over 42 million. Pluto TV notched over 52M MAUs.
August 6, 2021

Deals of the Week

The SVOD has picked up Monello Productions and Watch Next Media’s upcoming series The World of Hello Kitty. Watch Next, Banijay (which acquired Monello in April) and Sanrio are producing the 52 x 11-minute CG-animated show. Set for a 2022 delivery, the preschool series will follow the titular character and her friends on new adventures.
August 6, 2021

The State of Streaming 2021: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+, Discovery+ & More

Nothing is a better indicator of how competitive the video streaming space has become than the growing desire among media conglomerates to consolidate.
August 2, 2021

Future Today announced the launch of streaming channels

Twitter is coming off a strong Q2, with revenue rising 74 percent year over year, to $1.19 billion. Twitter added 7 million new users during the quarter, which brings its total audience to 206 million daily users. Ad revenue on the platform totaled $1.05 billion, up 87 percent from the year-ago quarter and handily beating Wall Street projections.
July 26, 2021

Daily AI Roundup: The 5 Coolest Things on Earth Today

AI Daily Roundup starts today! We are covering the top updates from around the world. The updates will feature state-of-the-art capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Fintech, and human-system interactions. We will cover the role of AI Daily Roundup and its application in various industries and daily lives.
July 24, 2021

VIZIO Expands Its Partnership With Future Today, Launching Two New Free Channels

Future the only full-stack streaming solution that packages branded channels and delivers the audiences to watch them, announced the launch of streaming channels CoComelon, the world’s most-viewed YouTube channel with over 3.5 billion average monthly views, and iFood.tv, a leading online food community, for VIZIO’s SmartCast TVs.
July 23, 2021

Deals of the Week: ABC, Illumination, Moonbug

Telecom company Vodafone Italia has just launched five of the prodco’s animated series—CoComelon, Little Baby Bum, Go Buster, Digley and Dazey and ARPO—on its streaming service.
July 23, 2021

VIZIO SmartCast Adds Two New Channels to its Free Lineup

VIZIO SmartCast is expanding its streaming channel offering with the addition of two new Future Today channels – the popular animated childrens’ phenomenon CoComelon and iFood.tv. This brings VIZIO SmartCast’s free, ad-supported channel count to 4, with 13 ad-supported apps available on the platform.
July 22, 2021

CoComelon and iFood.tv launch on VIZIO SmartCast

Future Today has announced the launch of two new channels on VIZIO SmartCast TVs.
Complementing a roster of more than 10 channels including Happykids, FilmRise and Fawesome, Future Today has added CoComelon, the world’s most-viewed YouTube channel with over 3.5 billion average monthly views, and iFood.tv, a leading online food community.
July 22, 2021

The Latest in: CoComelon

Sling TV is launching its app on Roku Ultra devices after a rollout on Amazon Fire TV earlier this year. — Full-stack streaming solution Future Today announced the launch of streaming channels CoComelon and iFood.tv on Vizio SmartCast TVs. Future Today now has launched 13 AVOD apps and four FAST channels on Vizio SmartCast TVs.
July 21, 2021

Future Today Introduces Two More Channels For VIZIO

Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Full-stack streaming solution provider, Future Today, announced the launch of streaming channels CoComelon YouTube channel and online food community and iFood.tv for VIZIO Holding Corp's (NYSE: VZIO) SmartCast TVs.
July 21, 2021

Vizio adds two new free channels to SmartCast TVs

Television maker Vizio (VZIO +2.6%) has added two new free channels to its SmartCast televisions in an expanded partnership with streaming solution Future Today.
July 21, 2021

Future Today launches CoComelon channel on VIZIO’s SmartCast TVs

Future Today has announced the launch of streaming channels, CoComelon, the world’s most-viewed YouTube channel with over 3.5 billion average monthly views, and iFood.tv, a leading online food community, for VIZIO’s smartcast TVs.
July 21, 2021

Vizio Launches Two Channels From Future Today on SmartCast

Future Today’s CoComelon and iFood.tv are being added as new channels on Vizio’s SmartCast TV sets.
The additions give Future Today 13 ad-supported apps and four free, ad-supported TV networks on the Vizio platform.
July 21, 2021

Vizio Expands Streaming Lineup With Addition Of Two Free Channels

MENLO PARK, Calif.—Future Today and Vizio have launched streaming channels CoComelon and iFood.tv for Vizio’s SmartCast TVs, the companies announced today.
July 21, 2021

VIZIO SmartCast Picks Up Two New Free Streaming Channels

CoComelon and iFood.tv are officially set to launch on VIZIO’s SmartCast TV sets.
The two new channels, both owned by Future Today, will bring the company’s total on the VIZIO platform to 13 ad-supported apps and four free, ad-supported TV channels.
July 21, 2021

Future Today Introduces Two More Channels For VIZIO

Full-stack streaming solution provider, Future Today, announced the launch of streaming channels CoComelon YouTube channel and online food community and iFood.tv for VIZIO Holding Corp's VZIO -0.25% (Get Free Alerts for VZIO) SmartCast TVs.
July 21, 2021

Netflix orders more CoCoMelon, Little Baby Bum

Netflix and Moonbug Entertainment have announced all-new animated preschool series and specials based on the beloved characters CoComelon and Little Baby Bum set to debut worldwide on Netflix starting in 2022.
July 14, 2021

Future Today, Tankee partner on original series

Future Today is co-producing two new original series based on Roblox and Minecraft with gaming content producer/on-demand app Tankee.
Both 13-episode comedies will launch exclusively on Future Today’s HappyKids OTT platform in July or August. Minecraft Boss Battles and Roblox Recess Extreme are geared to kids ages six to 12 and follow along with players exploring and questing in their respective games.
June 07, 2021

“Future Today in talks to acquire Indian animated content”- CEO Vikrant Mathur

Last month, Future Today, the only full-stack streaming solution that packages branded channels and delivers the audiences to watch them, announced a massive growth across distribution, advertising and viewership.
The viewership grew by 120 per cent year-over-year, delivering content to more than 12mn active households each month. Its viewing time increased by 85 per cent year-over-year, streaming more than 43 million hours of content in the month of March, alone. Future Today CEO Vikrant Mathur agreed to speak to us on the trends, acquiring Indian content, plans for the rest of 2021 and so much more. Below are details:
May 7, 2021

Guest Column | To Stream or Not To Stream, That’s the Question

The TV business ain’t what it used to be. With a plethora of streaming services and platforms gaining traction, today’s distribution and monetization ecosystem is much more complicated. The upside, though, is that with careful navigation, any content owner can be their own gatekeeper, develop their own direct to customer relationship, and ensure their brand is accessible and profitable.
April 23, 2021

Future Today Rode Streaming Wave in 2020, Looks To Add Channels

Future Today has been streaming since 2010 and despite bigger players piling into the market, it increased its viewership 120% in 2020.
Other gaudy statistics for the year include an 85% increase in viewing time to more than 43 million hours of content in March and an increase in the number of advertisers Future Today works with directly of 500%.
April 20, 2021

Discovering the Next Level of Influencer Audience Building with Branded Apps

If you look at what is happening with the upper echelon of social media content creators — influencers if you will — they’re beginning to seize opportunities to return to the older mediums. Vikrant Mathur is facilitating that return. His company Future Today partners with high-volume YouTubers and content creators to build branded apps for distribution along channels most people consume on their home televisions as opposed to mobile devices or computers.
Think about all the apps you probably haven’t heard of on your SmartTV, Apple TV or Roku. Those apps often include ESPN, National Geographic, Netflix and content channels mainstream consumers are familiar with. But they also include apps like the custom one for Lego. Or one called Kabillion. And a food one called The Food Channel.
April 02, 2021

Future Today Launches Two New Kids Channels

Future Today has partnered with kids YouTube sensations Pink Fong and Like Nastya to launch new multi-platform streaming channels dedicated to the hit children’s entertainment brands. Future Today has also expanded its HappyKids library by adding over 200 episodes from Pinkfong and Like Nastya in addition to content from other popular creators Gabby & Alex and Ruby & Bonnie.
The new channels will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and more.
March 10, 2021

Pinkfong, Like Nastya Launch Future Today Streaming Channels

Streaming service Future Today has announced two new, omni-platform streaming channels dedicated to Pinkfong and Like Nastya.
In addition to launching the new channels, Future Today has also added more than 200 episodes from Pinkfong and Like Nastya and children's content creators Gabby & Alex and Ruby & Bonnie to HappyKids.
March 09, 2021

Moonbug Is Bringing a Ton of New ‘Blippi’ and ‘Cocomelon’ Content to Fans

Fans of Blippi and Cocomelon are about to get a ton of content with new partnership programs from Moonbug Entertainment, starting with their very own apps.
Blippi, Cocomelon, Little Baby Bum, My Magic Pet Morphie, and Supa Strikas will all get their own branded streaming channels where kids can watch episodes and videos of the preschool favorites. Moonbug also teamed up with publishing platform Future Today to make content more accessible to a wider audience. Families can check out Future Today’s HappyKids channel to watch episodes of ARPO, Care Bears, Cozy Coupe, KiiYii, The Ring-a-Tangs, The Sharksons, and T-Rex Ranch. Each channel is available now on every major streaming platform, including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
Feb 02, 2021

MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT GROWS BLIPPI PUBLISHING, STREAMING APPS

Moonbug Entertainment Ltd announced a pair of new partnerships to expand its global audience.
The company teamed up with Future Today in an effort to make its properties more accessible to a wider audience with new over-the-top (OTT) streaming channels, and with Studio Fun International for an expanded range of Blippi books.
Feb 02, 2021

Moonbug Entertainment, Future Today Expand Kids Content Arsenal

Future Today has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Moonbug
Entertainment with the launch of five new omni-platform streaming channels dedicated to Moonbug’s most popular children’s series.
Jan 21, 2021

Moonbug Teams with Future Today to Launch 5 New Kids Channels

Future Today, the only full-stack streaming solution that packages branded channels and delivers audiences to watch them, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Moonbug Entertainment Ltd., one of the largest digital media companies in the world, with the launch of five new omni-platform streaming channels dedicated to Moonbug’s most popular children’s series.
Jan 20, 2021

Breaking: HappyKids boasts of 55,000+ kids movies and shows; adds Kidtagious and Millimages to the portfolio

Future Today, known for creating and managing new platforms and programming channels that reach millions of viewers, has announced that Kidtagious Entertainment and Millimages have chosen HappyKids, its flagship kids and family-themed channel, as their preferred streaming platform. Under this agreement, HappyKids will be bringing more than 525 new episodes of their popular children’s TV programming to millions of little viewers and their families.
September 1, 2020

Roku expands to Brazil, launches Roku TV featuring Globoplay in partnership with AOC

Roku announced this morning it’s expanding into Brazil, a sizable market that could have a notable impact on the streaming device maker’s advertising business. The company last summer was said to be considering a Brazil expansion, at a time when more than 90% of its advertising business’s revenue came from the U.S. Since then, Roku expanded its TV licensing program to Europe, and at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show it revealed plans to add new international Roku TV partners, including its first in the U.K., bringing its total global brand partners to 15.
January 21, 2020

HappyKids Adds 525 Episodes in Partnership With Kidtagious, Millimages

Streaming platform HappyKids, which claims an average 6 million unique monthly visitors, has formed new partnerships with Kidtagious, a children’s licensing company, and animation studio Millimages, both veterans of family entertainment.
September 1, 2020

VIZIO Expands 24/7 Streaming Channels Dedicated To Kids Of All Ages

VIZIO, Inc., the #1 American-based TV brand[1] and #1 sound bar brand in America[2] today announced the launch of a number of kids and family linear TV channels free for SmartCast users as lockdowns continue across the U.S. The 24-hour TV channels bring kid-friendly entertainment to millions of viewers across America. VIZIO has seen a spike in engagement for kids and family content as families continue to stay home. Apps with content for kids and family have historically seen around 35 percent more engagement than the average app on SmartCast.
August 14, 2020

HAPPYKIDS CHOSEN TO EXPAND SUPER SIMPLE SONGS® BEYOND YOUTUBE

Future Today, the largest OTT publishing platform, announced it will be expanding its offering on HappyKids by adding the ultra-popular Super Simple Songs® content library. As part of the deal, Future Today will also be launching a branded Super Simple Songs® channel on a number of streaming devices including Roku and Amazon Fire TV..
July 20, 2020

Happykids Chosen to Expand Super Simple Songs Beyond YouTube

Kids roundup: Disney+ lands ‘Muppets’ unscripted series; New Oz kids’ channel; ‘Batman’ producer Uslan tapped for Stan Lee IP; and more…

Disney+ has ordered the first-ever Muppets streaming show, Muppets Now, a six-part unscripted series set to premiere on the service on 31 July.
July 17, 2020

Kids Can Watch These Shows for Free on HappyKids.tv in July

Now that summer’s here, kids are out of school and might need a little extra entertainment to keep them busy. Happykids.TV provides a safe place for children of all ages to learn and discover new things, as well as watch their favorite cartoons and shows like Garfield, Care Bares, Yu-Gi-Oh and more, all for free.
July 6, 2020

PBS KIDS vs. HappyKids.TV: Which channel is better for kids?

PBS KIDS and HappyKids.TV and provide 24/7, high-quality educational children’s programming. PBS KIDS is a 24-hour children’s entertainment network that offers educational services, games, and TV shows designed to inspire, nurture curiosity, and encourage kids to love learning. The channel launched in 1999 and features favorite characters such as Angelina Ballerina, Arthur, and Clifford the Big Red Dog.
July 8, 2020

Mattel and Spin Master bring new short content to HappyKids.tv

Mattel, Spin Master, and 9 Story Distribution International are the latest big name brands in children’s entertainment to join the roster of content on Future Today’s popular HappyKids.tv app. The deal will bring new short content featuring Barbie, Thomas and Friends, Hot Wheels, Bakugan: Battle Brawlers, and more to the platform.
July 8, 2020

Global TV & Streaming News

Moonbug, a global entertainment company that develops and distributes values-based content for kids, today announced that Mia’s Magic Playground, its first original series based on the successful Little Baby Bum series, will launch on Sky Kids, part of Sky, Europe’s leading media and entertainment company, in June. This is the first partnership as part of Moonbug’s planned global distribution of the series.
June 12, 2020

Deals of the Week: Magic Light, Just Play, WildBrain

California-based OTT distributor Future Today is growing its HappyKids.tv app by picking up TV shows from Mattel, Corus and 9 Story Distribution International. Barbie (75 x 25 minutes), Thomas & Friends (551 episodes) and Hot Wheels (54 x 22 minutes) from Mattel, Bakugan (100 x 11 minutes) from Corus, and Camp Lakebottom (26 x 22 minutes) from 9 Story will all be available for free on HappyKids.tv through Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, xFinity and Cox.
July 3, 2020

Future Today Adds Content From Mattel, Nelvana, 9 Story

Over-the-top publisher Future Today said it acquired rights to shows from Mattel, Nelvana and 9 Story Distribution International that will be added to its HappyKids.tv streaming network.
July 2, 2020

Here’s What’s New on HappyKids.tv for Free in June

HappyKids.tv continues to build its library with entertaining and educational content for children of all ages. This month, toddlers will love watching the adventurous of Thomas and Friends, while older kids will learn and be entertained from Pokemon, Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, and The New Adventures of Madeline.
June 5, 2020

20 Free Streaming Alternatives To Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, And Amazon

With movie screenings postponed, concert venues shuttered, and theaters closed down for the foreseeable future, the public’s options for entertainment have dwindled down to almost nothing. At this point, home entertainment is truly one of the only outlets remaining.
May 27, 2020

Fawesome.TV Announce Latest Titles Streaming This Month

Fawesome.tv is a free package of channels personalized to meet your interest. Its freaking awesome interface enables you to Watch like a TV but control like a PC. The service covers Food, Games, Style, Comedy, Entertainment, Education, Fitness, Health, and (of course) horror! Check out the latest titles available to stream in the graphic below.
June 11, 2020

Future Today Continues Expansion of Streaming Media Footprint With Launch on Cox TV Platforms

Future Today, the largest OTT publishing platform, announced a new distribution deal with the recent launch of Fawesome, HappyKids and FilmRise channels on Cox Contour TV and Contour Stream Player.
May 25, 2020

Cox Adds Streaming Nets from Future Today

Future Today said it signed a distribution deal with Cox Communication that puts its streaming channels on Cox Contour TV and the Contour Stream Player.
May 25, 2020

Cox adds Future Today AVODs Fawesome and HappyKids

Future Today reached a new distribution deal with Cox to launch its Fawesome, HappyKids and FilmRise channels on Cox Contour TV and Contour Stream Player.
May 22, 2020

Learn at Home With with These Online Resources

Schools may be closed but there are plenty of free resources to help your kids continue learning during the quarantine. With education at your fingertips, it’s never been easier to keep finding new ways to learn and grow, kids and adults alike.
Apr 08, 2020

What to Watch on the Free Streaming Service FilmRise in April

As cord cutters, we’re always looking for new ways to stream content without pricey subscriptions or cable. FilmRise is a great streaming service you may not have heard about yet. It’s a completely free, ad-supported channel available across Connected TV and mobile app platforms with no subscription fee requirement. You can watch for free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Xbox, Comcast Xfinity, Android, and iOS apps.
April 6, 2020

What’s New in May on HappyKids.tv

Keep your toddlers entertained this month with content that’s engaging and educational, all for free on HappyKids.tv.
May 10, 2020

Fawesome.TV Announce Ho-Ho-Horror Titles Streaming This Month

Fawesome.tv is a free package of channels personalized to meet your interest. Its freaking awesome interface enables you to Watch like a TV but control like a PC. The service covers Food, Games, Style, Comedy, Entertainment, Education, Fitness, Health, and (of course) horror! Check out the titles available to stream in the graphic below.
March 31, 2020

125+ Free Streaming Workouts to Do From Home During Coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis has almost all of us stuck in our homes without access to a gym—but in order to stay healthy, boost our immunity and also just stay sane and relieve some stress, exercise is key.
March 25, 2020

Keep Your Kids Entertained with These Free Shows on HappyKids.tv in April

Screentime doesn’t have to be a waste of time, and HappyKids.tv wants to prove that by offering programming that entertains and educates kids of all age groups with music, rhymes, stories, DIY, activity guides and more.
April 1, 2020

Future Today terminates merger deal with Cinedigm

Future Today, the company that operates ad-supported streaming channels, including HappyKids and Fawesome, said it’s terminated its merger agreement with Cinedigm.
March 16, 2020

Could Drooping Disney, Other Media Companies Be Takeover Targets Amid Pandemic?

The wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19 virus have pummeled media & entertainment stocks in particular, sending many of them plummeting to prices not seen in years.
March 16, 2020

Future Today, Cinedigm scuttle merger, strike licensing deal instead

Future Today Inc., the largest OTT publishing platform, remains independent in the climate of AVOD streaming acquisitions such as Xumo and Pluto TV. The company’s merger agreement with Cinedigm has been terminated.
March 17, 2020

10 FREE Streaming Apps for Kids on Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV

Many of us will be spending more time at home over the coming weeks. If a little screen time is part of your plan for keeping kids entertained, check out these ten apps for kid friendly content.
March 16, 2020

Future Today, Cinedigm scuttle merger, strike licensing deal instead

Future Today Confirms Termination of Cinedigm Deal

Future Today, an ad-supported VOD platform, confirmed that its agreement to be acquired by Cinedigm for $60 million has been terminated.
March 16, 2020

Streamer Future Today Confirms Termination of Cinedigm Deal

Future Today, an ad-supported VOD platform, confirmed that its agreement to be acquired by Cinedigm for $60 million has been terminated.
March 16, 2020

Future Today Terminates Merger Agreement Amidst Acquisition Craze

Today, Future Today Inc. announced that it will remain independent while many other AVOD platforms are being acquired, including the recent acquisition of XUMO by Comcast and Pluto TV’s acquisition by ViacomCBS last year.
March 16, 2020

Future Today’s Planned Merger With Cinedigm Scrapped, In Content Licensing Deal Instead

OTT platform Future Today said Monday it’s merger agreement with Cinedigm has been terminated and it’s entered into a content licensing arrangement with the company instead to extend its content offering.
March 16, 2020

David Di Lorenzo to head up Kids and Family division of Future Today

AVOD platform Future Today has appointed David Di Lorenzo as its new senior vice president, heading up the company’s Kids and Family business.
Feb 13, 2020

HAPPYKIDS.TV DISTRIBUTION EXPANDS TO COMCAST CUSTOMERS

Future Today is expanding its streaming distribution, including HappyKids.tv, the free streaming platform for kids and families
Feb 11, 2020

Programmatic OTT/CTV Ad Volume Up 300%+ In 2019; Roku Devices Lose Share To Amazon

While the accelerating growth of over-the-top/connected TV programmatic advertising is hardly news, the magnitude of growth is notable indeed.
Feb 14, 2020

Comcast sets distribution deal with Future Today’s AVOD channels

Future Today, a provider of ad-supported streaming channels, has set a distribution deal with Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex platforms.
Feb 10, 2020

Comcast to Carry Streaming Channels From Future Today

Former Kabillion president David Di Lorenzo joins the AVOD/OTT platform to lead content acquisition, distribution and monetization for its kids biz.
Feb 10, 2020

Future Today Launches On Xfinity, Xfinity Flex

Ad-supported OTT publishing platform Future Today is expanding distribution to Comcast’s Xfinity and Xfinity Flex.
Feb 10, 2020

Comcast Signs Deal With Future Today, Will Bring Three New Streaming Channels to Xfinity X1 and Flex

Comcast is adding content for their Xfinity X1 and Flex users. The company just entered a deal with OTT programmer Future Today to bring three new channels to the platforms.
Feb 10, 2020

Future Today hires kids and family SVP

Former Kabillion president David Di Lorenzo joins the AVOD/OTT platform to lead content acquisition, distribution and monetization for its kids biz.
Feb 10, 2020

Future Today Announces It Will Bring Fawesome.TV, FilmRise & More to Comcast Xfinity

Future Today has announced a distribution expansion, beginning with the launch of Fawesome.tv, HappyKids.tv, and FilmRise on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex.
Feb 10, 2020

The 10 Best FREE Amazon Fire TV Apps for February 2020

Amazon’s Fire TV has long been the leader in free video channels; however, with so many channels to choose from, finding the best can be difficult. With many new Fire TVs sold at the end of 2019 recently many have been asking for recommendations for the best free services on the Fire TV. So here is my personal list in no particular order.
Feb 7, 2020

Here is Everything Coming to Fawesome.TV in February 2020

Love’s Kitchen (2011), Marjorie Prime (2017), Sliding Doors (1998), Gigantic (2009), Humbling (2014), The Inheritance (1997), When Night is Falling (1995), The Couple (2004)…
Feb 10, 2020

Future Today Names David Di Lorenzo Senior Vice President Of Kids And Family Programming

Future Today has announced David Di Lorenzo as its new Senior Vice President, heading up the company’s Kids and Family business.
Feb 10, 2020

What’s New January 2020 on The Free Streaming Services FAWESOME.TV & HappyKids.tv

Have you tried out the new free streaming service FAWSOME.TV and HappyKids.TV? They both offer a huge collection of free movies and TV shows available on streaming devices like Roku players. Today they announced what is new in January 2020 on both FAWSOME.TV and HappyKids.TV. Here is everything coming to these services:
Jan 8, 2020

Streaming Finds: UFO Is Available for Free on the Roku Channel Sci Fi Films

What Is It? This 1970 British-produced television series from Gerry Anderson (best known for his Supermarionation shows like Thunderbirds as well as the cult sci fi series Space: 1999) brought us a covert war…
Jan 13, 2020

The 10 Best Free Roku Channels That All Roku Player & Roku TV Owners Should Try in 2020

Roku has long been the leader in free video channels; however, with so many channels to choose from, finding the best can be difficult.
Feb 6, 2020

15 Great Free Streaming Services for Fire TVs, Fire TV Sticks, and Fire TV Cubes in 2020

If you’re looking for new content without paying for another subscription, take a look at some of the free apps for movies, TV shows, and more. We’re sharing 15 free apps for Fire TV devices, below.
Jan 2, 2020

15 Great Free Streaming Services for Fire TVs, Fire TV Sticks, and Fire TV Cubes in 2020

1What’s New December 2019 on The Free Streaming Services FAWESOME.TV & HappyKids.tv

Christmas Trade, The Nutcracker Sweet, Miracle at Sage Creek, Christmas Story, Pete’s Christmas, Christmas Bunny, Small Town Santa
Dec 17, 2019

LEGO Group & Future Today Launch OTT LEGO Channel

Multi-platform video distribution company Future Today, in partnership with the iconic toy company The LEGO Group….
December 9, 2019

Top 10 Free Roku Channels That All Roku Player & Roku TV Owners Should Try

Roku has long been the leader in free video channels; however, with so many channels to choose from, finding the best can be difficult.
December 7, 2019

Roku’s Ultra is an affordable streaming box amid a sea of streaming services

It’s kind of amazing how many streaming services are available as we near the end of 2019. In a market where Netflix and Hulu once reigned supreme, we now have streaming services from nearly every major cable network, along with tech giants Amazon and Apple.
Nov 25, 2019

Oddbods & Friends app gets OTT distribution

One Animation’s complete content portfolio, including non-dialogue hit Oddbods (pictured), is now available in a custom branded app from American multiplatform video distributor Future Today.
October 3, 2019

Top 10 FREE Amazon Fire TV Apps to Replace Netflix

Netlfix isn’t the only option for watching new releases, cult classics, and original movies on a streaming device. In fact, you can find a ton of great movies in nearly every genre for free.
Jun 18, 2019

Cyber Group Studios Teams with Future Today to Launch YayToons

New free app for kids featuring content from Cyber Group Studios now available in the U.S. across OTT Platforms including Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
April 3, 2019

Zodiak Kids YouTube shows get OTT support

UK-based Zodiak Kids has secured a partnership with US technology and distribution company Future Today that will extend the reach of its ZeeKay and ZeeKay Junior YouTube channels to various OTT platforms.
July 17, 2017

NCircle and Future Today Launch OTT Channel BusyBee TV

Multi-platform distribution co Future Today has teamed up with NCircle Entertainment, one of the largest indie distributors for children’s non-theatrical programming, to launch BusyBee TV — a free channel offering high-quality…