Plex Launches Four Fox FAST Channels

Free global streaming media platform, Plex and Fox Corp. announced the addition of four new Fox FAST channels to the service: Fox Weather, Fox Soul, LiveNOW from Fox and TMZ.

• LiveNOW from Fox:A raw, live and unfiltered streaming news service focused on delivering the most relevant and engaging coverage of all news across the country. With studios in Phoenix, and Orlando, Fla., the streaming service currently hosts nearly 120 hours of live news coverage each week, with limited commentary and no opinion.
• Fox Weather:24/7 ad-supported streaming weather service operated by Fox News Media. The service builds upon Fox News Channel’s expansive newsgathering units — along with Fox Television Stations’ resources and a combined 120 meteorologists — to provide local, regional and national coverage of severe weather events along with extensive live programming. Fox Weather forecasting features multiple radar systems, including an immersive, state-of-the-art 3D radar to deliver the most informative coverage of all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term.
• TMZ:TMZ breaks the biggest stories in entertainment with accuracy, irreverent humor and youthful energy.
• Fox Soul:The Black community’s premiere free streaming platform features some of the most iconic faces and voices of black culture including Cocktails with Queens hosted by Claudia Jordan, the award-winning Fox Soul’s Black Report, the black filmmaker showcase Fox Soul’s Screening Room hosted by Vivica A. Fox, The Business of Being Black with Tammi Mac, The Book of Sean hosted by Dr. Sean McMillan and more.

“We’re thrilled to expand our FAST channel lineup with the addition of Fox Weather, Fox Soul, LiveNOW from Fox and TMZ,” said Shawn Eldridge, Plex vice president, strategic alliances and content. “This partnership enhances our content offering and strengthens our commitment to providing a diverse range of free, high-quality entertainment for our viewers. The addition of these channels further expands our growing line-up, making Plex the go-to destination for all your entertainment needs.”

“Fox is pleased to partner with Plex to bring our industry-leading news, weather and entertainment content to Plex’s growing audience for FAST channels,” said BJ Elias, Fox Corp. executive vice president, distribution advanced services.