Thursday 27 June 2024

Broadband TV News: SkyShowtime secures Prime Video Channels distribution

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SkyShowtime is to be made available through Amazon’s Prime Video Channels for the first time across four key European markets: Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden.

Starting 1 July in Spain and arriving later in the other three territories, Prime customers will be able to subscribe to the channel for: €7.99 (Spain), €8.99 (the Netherlands), PLN 24.99 and SEK 99 per month. In addition, SkyShowtime will launch in Spain with an introductory offer 50% off for 3 months for customers who subscribe via Prime Video, during the Prime Day period that will end on 17 July.

Julian Monaghan, Director of Channels for Prime Video in Europe, said: “We’re delighted to expand our offering for customers with the launch of SkyShowtime on Prime Video in Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden. SkyShowtime’s diverse portfolio will be a fantastic addition to our service, bringing even more choice to Prime members in these countries and building on our ambition to become the first entertainment destination for our customers.”

Monty Sarhan, SkyShowtime CEO, added: “We are excited to be partnering with Amazon and making SkyShowtime available through Prime Video. This deal enables us to expand our reach in some of our key markets, giving Amazon customers access to our exclusive series, blockbuster films, and local original programming.”

-Having recently launched in Spain and the Netherlands with Amazon Fire, SkyShowtime and Amazon are strengthening their existing relationship, and meeting customers where they are by offering more options of how to stream the service.

SkyShowtime is available direct-to-consumer via the SkyShowtime app across Apple iOS, tvOS, Android devices, Android TV, Google Chromecast, LG connected TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, select distribution partners across its markets, and through its website.

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