AMC Networks, Roku Ink Expanded Multiyear Content Deal

Eleven free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels from AMC Networks are coming to The Roku Channel under an expanded multiyear agreement, said the companies Thursday. The deal includes an exclusive channel, AMC Showcase, featuring AMC dramas including Mad Men. AMC+, Shudder and Acorn TV will continue to be available via Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel, they said, and AMC’s Hidive anime service will launch as a premium subscription later. The deal also includes more ad-supported VOD content from AMC, including movies and reality TV shows from WE tv, they said.