International production studio, rights business and channel operator, Blue Ant Media announced today the launch of two of its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, Love Pets and Homeful, in Australia on Fetch. The launch marks the debut of Homeful in Australia and expands Blue Ant Media’s partnership with Fetch. Fetch now offers five Blue Ant Media channels, including previously launched free-streaming channels HauntTV and NatureTime as well as PayTV specialty channel Love Nature.
Jon Penn, Managing Director - Asia Pacific, Blue Ant Media understand the deal as a fundamental part of the company's strategy in the region: “Expanding our reach on Fetch is incredible exposure for Love Pets and Homeful and brings audiences across Australia the genre-based content that they love. Our partnership with Fetch TV illustrates the commitment our Asia Pacific sales hub is making to bring our partners customized packages from our broad offering of content and channels," commented.
Sam Hall, Chief Content and Commercial Officer, Fetch TV celebrated the agreement as a commitment to high-quality content:“We are delighted to grow our partnership with Blue Ant Media and to add Love Pets and Homeful to Fetch. This addition brings our FAST channel count to 28, and is a further demonstration of our commitment to providing Fetch viewers with a broad range of quality free content options in addition to subscription and transactional services," noted.
Love Pets features heartfelt stories about the animals and pets in our lives. Programming highlights include: "Bondi Vet" Seasons 1 – 3 (44 x 30’) which immerses viewers in the drama of emergency vets at a clinic in Australia as they save the lives of beloved pets and exotic animals; "Hope For Wildlife" (111 x 60 and 26 x 30’), a look at a dedicated wildlife rescue team, led by Hope Swinimer, who rescue thousands of sick, injured and lost animals and return them to their natural habitats; "Pick-a-Puppy" (48 x 30’), a 30-minute series that follows families as they visit breeders and animal shelters in search of the perfect canine companion, while learning as much about themselves as the puppies they are meeting; and "Vet on the Hill" Seasons 2 – 3 (28 x 60’), which follows the day-to-day live of vet Dr Scott Miller at his busy clinic in a small UK town.
FInally, Homeful features notable real estate, renovation and transformation series and is home to TV reno celebrity, Mike Holmes’ iconic catalog of inspiring home series and specials such as "Holmes on Homes" (Seasons 1-7). Additional Homeful programming highlights include: "The Bryk Retreat" (7 x 30’), which follows designer Danielle Bryk as she takes over the daunting task of renovating the cherished family lake house; "My Retreat" (26 x 30’), which takes audiences inside the iconic and unique cabins found along some of the world’s most scenic shorelines, riverbanks and mountainsides; "What’s For Sale?"(13 x 30′), which follows families on the hunt to purchase their ultimate vacation home, with the help of a specialty realtor; and "Decks, Docks and Gazebos" (26 x 30’), a one-of-a-kind renovation show that focuses on transforming cabin properties.