Now live, the new channel features some of the company’s most popular programming; FAST channel in partnership with Cineverse coming in 2024.
9 Story Media Group announced the launch of a new 9 Story hub channel on YouTube and plans for its first branded FAST channel through a partnership with Cineverse. The channels feature new kid-friendly 9 Story branding and some of the company’s most popular children’s programming. The YouTube channel is now available, and the FAST channels are slated to launch in 2024. The new hub channel marks the company’s continued expansion across digital platforms.
The new channel features seven seasons of classic series Barney and Friends and Garfield and Friends, multiple seasons of Angelina Ballerina and Guess How Much I Love You, as well as newer shows. The channel offers a wide selection of trusted animated and live-action programming and almost 1400 half-hours of content.
“With our robust library of top kids’ brands and a long history of distributing across all major digital platforms, this is the perfect time to launch our first 9 Story hub channel,” said chief strategy officer Natalie Osborne. “It’s exciting to see 9 Story become a home that kids and families can trust for quality entertainment.”
The expansion’s deal with global streaming technology and entertainment company Cineverse will bring the 9 Story hub into the FAST channel space.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Cineverse to bring 9 Story’s first branded FAST channel to market,” said 9 Story Media Group VP of Digital & Distribution, Elianne Friend. “FAST channels are an important part of our digital growth strategy, and we’re excited to expand our audience and offer access to our rich catalog.”
“These legendary properties are ideal for the streaming market, where cross-generational viewers want to revisit and indulge in their all-time favorite characters,” added Cineverse executive VP of Partnerships Marc Rashba. “It also allows Cineverse to meet the needs of audiences and platform partners through our expanding focus on premium content brands with established fan bases.”
Source: 9 Story Media
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
