LG expands its FAST channel LG 1 in Europe
Following a successful launch in the UK and Germany in May, LG 1 will be available in France, Spain and Italy later this year via LG Channels, the company’s free streaming service. The streamer has content partnerships with Lionsgate, Filmrise, NBCUniversal and Fremantle.
Following the success of its recent launch, LG is ensuring LG viewers don’t miss a thing with the launch of timeshifted channel LG 1. Now live in the UK and Germany, this allows viewers to watch the channel one hour after its original broadcast.
LG is also building on the momentum of LG 1 in the UK and Germany and expanding the flagship owned and operated channel to other regions in Europe, including France, Spain and Italy. The channel will significantly improve the quality of television in these regions with a wider choice of premium content.
LG Channels has launched a dedicated Kids & Family tab in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, allowing families to easily explore channels tailored specifically for children, including Beano TV, Narrative And Wild brain.
In addition to the expanded content in Europe, LG recently launched a curated, owned and operated premium channel in the US called LG Channels Showcase, supported by partnerships with a wide range of film studios including Amazon MGM Studios, Lionsgate and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
LG Channels Showcase also features original content such as the award-winning series LG Presents: The Rivalries, The Taste of Tennessee and the recently announced Legacy of survivalthe company’s first reality competition series, which will be available on LG Channels in more than nine countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Korea and markets in Latin America.
The series is now also streaming on LG Channels Showcase, with two episodes released back to back each week.
