Free TV Networks (Company)
Free TV Networks is a broadcast television company that operates as a joint venture between Lionsgate, Gray Media and Warner Bros Discovery. It operates multiple multicast networks — including Busted, Defy, The365 and Outlaw — and a handful of free, ad-supported streaming TV channels like Soul Flix. The CEO of Free TV Networks is Jonathan Katz.
Versant launches new channels on Prime Video, Roku
Versant is launching four new free streaming channels with programming from its cable networks, and bringing two free channels to The Roku Channel for the first time.
Philo forges distribution deal with Versant for multicast channels
Three channels from Versant's Free TV Networks are now available on Philo's free programming tier.
Versant inks Free TV Networks distribution deal with Paramount, Sling
Two Versant-owned multicast networks are now on CBS-owned stations across the country, and a streaming channel is now offered by Sling Freestream.
Paramount ends Fave TV, replaces feeds with Versant multicast networks
Paramount has quietly pulled the plug on Fave TV, its multicast network that served as a barker channel for programming found on its streaming apps.
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Versant completes acquisition of Free TV Networks
Versant has finalized the acquisition of Free TV Networks, the broadcast-focused media company founded by industry veteran Jonathan Katz.
Versant acquires Free TV Networks for broadcast, FAST businesses
Comcast's spin-out business Versant has acquired Free TV Networks as it plots a push into broadcasting and the development of a FAST service.
Free TV Networks adds new Defy, 365BLK broadcast affiliates
Free TV Networks has forged a distribution partnership with Gray and Scripps that brings it two multicast networks 365BLK and Defy to more broadcast TV households across America.
New TV network Busted debuts on broadcast stations
The newest multicast network offered by Free TV Networks officially debuted on broadcast television stations across the country early Saturday morning.
Free TV Networks partners with Pam Grier on “Soul Flix” FAST channel
Free TV Networks and legendary actress Pam Grier are teaming up on a new free streaming channel that offers around-the-clock independent Black cinema.
Free TV Networks to debut fourth multicast network Busted
Free TV Networks will launch a new true crime, reality-based network called Busted on March 1.
Multicast networks becoming bigger part of broadcast TV viewership
Multicast television networks are commanding a higher share of overall TV viewing in America each month, according to Nielsen data.
Free TV Networks hires Suzanne Satterfield away from WBD
Free TV Networks has hired Suzanne Satterfield to serve as its new general counsel, and promoted two internal executives to new roles.