
NEW YORK—AMC Networks and the BBC's commercial subsidiary BBC Studios have announced the launch of BBC News as a new 24-hour live news channel on a variety of leading CTV/FAST platforms in the U.S. Initial launch partners include Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Vizio WatchFree+, Sling Freestream and Plex in the U.S.
AMC Networks is the distribution and sales representative for BBC News in the U.S. through its BBC America joint venture.