OUTtv will be coming off the subscription Ultraview platform on Openview
at the end of April. eMedia Investments has yet to mention a replacement
for EDGE consumers unless that's being discontinued as FUSE would be the
only TV channel currently priced at R75 per month.
Ultraview launched as a pay tier to the current free-to-view Openview
platform comprises of two packages each with their own set of entertainment.
Spice TV is a Bollywood package offering Zee Family and Star Select from
India's largest broadcasters while EDGE is youth oriented for OUTtv and
FUSE.
eMedia Investments has yet to disclose any further details on subscriber
numbers for Ultraview but it is believed to be small bunch. Majority coming
from Spice TV due to the existing involvement from Zee One and Star Life
which serve as sister channels to the channels in question.
EDGE would air in the later nights between 9pm and 11pm where consumers are
either watching Uzalo on SABC 1 or Isitha: The Enemy on e.tv. Besides that
viewership within these hours particularly for such channels are usually
low.
Although OUTtv would be signing off from Openview this isn't necessarily a
goodbye as the latter would be allocated on eMedia Investments other
platform, eVOD. Similar to MultiChoice and NBCUniversal's endeavors with
Showmax its likely that further content will surface on eMedia's other
channels.
Prior to the introduction of OUTtv Proud,
there were rumours flying around that OUTtv would be debuting a streaming
service in the market. As companies are looking to consolidate and further reduce spending costs
this was the probably the best chance OUTtv had in terms of survival.
Press statement about OUTtv Proud
OUTtv Proud is proud to announce its exciting new home on the popular eVOD
streaming platform. eVOD users can now see the popular and colourful OUT tv
content at no extra cost.
After captivating audiences on Ultraview, OUTtv Proud is taking its critically
acclaimed slate of content to the ever-growing world of streaming. eVOD
viewers can now enjoy a wide range of colourful programming, from captivating
dramas and comedies to thought-provoking documentaries and reality shows on
South Africa’s first FAST channel.
“OUTtv Proud is already highly popular in the United, States, Canada,
Australia and the United Kingdom and we look forward to building on that
success in South Africa,” said Brad Danks, CEO of OUTtv. “South Africa has a
rich, dynamic and vibrant LGBTQ+ community and we are excited to partner with
eMedia to bring the world’s best LGBTQ+ TV series, movies and documentaries to
them.”
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