Looks like absolute garbage.
Is that just a preview reel?
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Yeah I think so. It premiere tomorrow
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Is the other fast channels starting on 9 now 2moro
What other FAST channels?
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The ones they said were coming soon over 12 months ago.
NEW 24/7 free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels with exclusive additional content
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Thanks. I thought it was just a rumour or assumption.
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It’s a FAST channel with programs from different providers.
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Yeah need to change that thumbnail for sure
Where does it say there are dozens? There is one curated channel using content from various sources, as well as some original stuff from their mastheads.
Just check it out on the app and it’s currently showing Just Shoot Me in the original 4:3 format - doesn’t seem very aligned to a “platform squarely aimed at the youth”.
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PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION starts streaming chaos 24/7 on 9Now
Pedestrian Group has launched PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION, Australia’s only youth-focused TV channel and video on demand (VOD) destination, streaming chaos 24/7 on 9Now.
The first of its kind in the Australian VOD market, PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION is a mix of content, both created or curated, by Pedestrian Group. Licensing deals with Sony Pictures, Australian Independent Record labels (AIR), OUTtv, Eternal Family, Robot Army and others has carefully selected an eclectic mix of comedy, reality, music, movies and weird web stuff that unearths both new and neo-nostalgic hits.
PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION’s unique programming base will be layered original news and culture content from Pedestrian Group’s brands, particularly PEDESTRIAN.TV, VICE, Refinery29 and The Chainsaw, as well as a collaboration with The Betoota Advocate.
CEO of Pedestrian Group, Matt Rowley said: “The obvious opportunity is that there’s no TV or streaming service out there dedicated solely to 18-35 year old Australians. What’s even more exciting is the way PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION will be rewriting the rule book to create chaotic good TV. Our unique programming will combine the pace and energy of social media, with the curated voice of a TV channel to end streaming decision paralysis for young Aussies.”
James McManus, Executive Creative Director at Pedestrian Group said: *“*This channel will plug young Aussies into what’s going on like no other. We’ll be converging our trusted brand voices in one place to tell the news, give gig guides and hit the streets for opinion in untraditional, lo-fi, fast formats – meaning any viewer can keep up to speed by tuning in for just a few hours a week. Importantly we’ll also lean heavily into supporting fresh Aussie music, showcasing the diverse talent our country has to offer.”
Streamed via 9Now on connected TV, app and web, PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION is free and ad supported. The ad load is dramatically lighter to give curated brand partners the ultimate cut through with the channel’s sought after audience.
Pedestrian Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Rachel Tikey said: “PEDESTRIAN TELEVISION is a game changer in the art of connecting brands with young Aussies, enabling our clients to harness Pedestrian Group’s renowned native content expertise, now in television format.”
“Married with further integrations across our famous websites, events and engaged social presences, we have a truly unique offering in market and one sold only by the Pedestrian Group partnerships team. We’re already having the time of our life creating killer market firsts with our clients including our launch partner BWS.”
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9Now has reverted back to its old style homepage on my Apple TV.
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Same, disappointing - hope it’s temporary.
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Relief, 9Now returns to the newer design on Apple TV
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A Seinfeld FAST channel has appeared on 9NOW.
No vision. Just sound and a watermark.
Vision now on.
Appears to just be clips from episodes and not full episodes.
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Seinfeld 24/7 is the watermark
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Full episodes have begun.
What a nice little surprise.
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Especially since they first discussed FAST channels at the 2023 Upfronts last year.
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Just saw a 30 second promo for the channel.
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Is it implemented properly or buried away as if it’s a temporary “live event” like Pedestrian Television?
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