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 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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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.
Free TV Networks rebrands multicast network Dare as Defy
Free TV Networks has rebranded its Dare channel to Defy after absorbing the content library of the similarly-named, Scripps-owned network.
Scripps replacing Defy TV with Ion Plus on broadcast TV
Scripps will shut down its Defy TV network on Monday, replacing it with a simulcast of Ion Plus.
Free TV Networks launching new channel Dare
The channel will offer another destination for reality-based re-runs of shows like "American Pickers" and "Storage Wars."
TV stations to replace Circle Country with Outlaw, The365 in January
The two new broadcast networks are being launched through a new joint venture comprised of Gray Television, Warner Bros Discovery and Lionsgate.