Narrative Entertainment launches POP and Tiny Pop FAST channels

‘Hello Kitty: Super Style’

UK independent broadcaster Narrative Entertainment is to debut FAST channels for its children-focused TV networks POP and Tiny Pop on Samsung+ and Netgem.

POP and Tiny Pop FAST channels is to launch on the two FAST operators from September 13.

The channels will also replace the current POP Kids FAST channel, which will also be rebranded to POP on LG, Hisense and Rakuten.

Tiny Pop aimed at kids aged 4-6 includes programmes such as Hello Kitty: Super Style, Masha and the Bear, Gigantosaurus, as well as Simon and Dino Ranch.

While POP for kids aged 6-10 will feature the titles LEGO Dreamzzz, Total Dramarama, Miraculous and Dragon Ball Super.

Narrative Entertainment said its POP channels – POP, Tiny Pop and POP MAX reached over 4 million kids across linear in the past year. The channels can also be accessed via its AVOD catch-up service, the POP Player.

Francesca Newington, director of POP Channels, said, “We’re excited to be rebranding and expanding our FAST channels to provide families with even more fantastic content for free via FAST TV.  At POP we are constantly exploring ways to share our brilliant selection of content with new viewers, and the FAST platform enables us to further amplify our brands and extend our reach to new audiences in the free space”.