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Future Today launches three streaming services on Rogers Ignite TV


MENLO PARK, Calif. — Future Today announced today the launch of three free streaming services on Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream.

The new streaming apps are FilmRise, iFood.tv and Fawesome, which combined “will bring over 10,000 hours of content with popular TV shows and movies to Rogers Ignite Entertainment customers,” says Future Today’s press release.

“FilmRise delivers unlimited free instant streaming of popular movies and hit TV shows,” reads the release, while “iFood.tv has a tantalizing collection of over 50,000 cooking shows and video recipes for everyday cooking that every foodie will devour.”

Fawesome “is a premier, free ad-supported linear channel for popular movies and TV series from major studios as well as independents, spanning more than 25 genres, such as action, thrillers, true crime, comedy, family, sports, horror and more,” the release says.

In addition, Future Today announced an expanded partnership between the two companies, which will see Rogers Sports and Media now providing ad sales representation for all of Future Today’s streaming channels across Canada.

“Partnering with Rogers Sports and Media will help expand our reach throughout Canada,” said Vikrant Mathur, founder and CEO of Future Today, in the press release. “Together, we look forward to providing a new way for viewers to access premium programming, free of charge, while providing the best TV experience to all of our fans.”

“It is important that we continue to expand our content offerings to give our customers a superior entertainment experience to access their favourite content — all in one place,” added Eric Bruno, senior vice-president of 5G, content and connected home products for Rogers Communications.

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