EXCLUSIVE: Pop culture fans will be able to keep up with the Kardashians 24-7 after NBCUniversal and Samsung TV Plus joined forces for a new FAST channel.
The new channel is called Keeping Up With… and goes live on the Samsung TV Plus service in the UK and Ireland on 12 Nov. It has a smorgasbord of unscripted shows focused on the Kardashian-Jenner family, including early seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
There will also be a deep line-up of spin-off shows featuring the reality royal family, including Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami, Kourtney & Kim Take Miami, Khloé & Lamar, Kourtney & Kim Take New York, Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons and Dash Dolls.
Several series focused on family member’s personal journeys will feature, including I Am Cait, Rob & Chyna, and Life of Kylie all on the FAST offering.
Samsung TV Plus is the free streaming service available via the company’s smart TVs and through a dedicated app on Galaxy devices, a category that spans its phones, tablets and other connected products. It already has scores of channels dedicated to particular hit shows and franchises, including the likes of The Osbournes, Baywatch and Mr. Bean.
“We are excited to partner with NBCUniversal to bring the iconic Kardashian universe to Samsung TV Plus users in the UK and Ireland,” said Gus Grimaldi, Head of Samsung TV Plus EMEA. “From unforgettable beginnings to the countless spin-offs that transformed pop culture – the Keeping Up With… channel is the ultimate destination for some of the most memorable moments in reality TV history.”
As FAST channels have gained traction, distributors with large libraries of content have been able to monetize individual series and franchises in new ways. The Kardashian shows are all sold internationally by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, whose EVP Global Content Strategy & Digital, Rob Bell, said: “From the early seasons to the multiple spin-offs, this channel celebrates the moments that made the Kardashian family a global phenomenon and is the perfect destination for both loyal followers and new viewers alike.”
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