Streaming platform Prime Video has launched Hits, a linear television channel from Singapore’s Rewind Networks.
Hits offers movies and shows like Frasier, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Agatha Christie’s Marple, Gilligan’s Island, Mission: Impossible, Baywatch and I Dream of Jeannie, to Stephen King’s IT, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Cheers, Bewitched, The Incredible Hulk, North and South and many more.
The Hits channel lets customers watch their favourite TV shows according to a fixed linear broadcast schedule, while also getting the option to catch-up on content, post linear airing, as per their convenience. Prime members can purchase an add-on subscription to Hits at an annual price of Rs 299.
Prime Video India marketplace (add-on subscriptions and movie rentals) head Gaurav Bhasin said, “Our aim with add-on subscriptions has been to provide Prime members with increased choice, improved accessibility and greater convenience of watching their favourite content all within a single app, and within a short span of time, we’ve built a robust library of additional programming through our partners. At the same time, add-on subscriptions have also offered increased reach to both local and global streamers helping them connect with our vast and diverse audience across the country. We are certain that the incredible line-up of TV shows offered by Hits will delight and entertain customers, taking them on a nostalgic trip when enjoying some of the world’s most popular and timeless series.”
Rewind Networks VP Sandie Lee stated, “We are delighted to partner with Prime Video to give viewers across India an opportunity to experience Hits. The channel has always been about celebrating the vast television history, and with this collaboration, we are excited to offer customers the opportunity to rediscover these iconic shows conveniently.”
Rewind Networks is a multimedia entertainment company incorporated and headquartered in Singapore, providing content to audiences across the Asia Pacific region. The company has secured extensive licensing arrangements with Hollywood and international studios such as All3Media, Banijay, BBC, Fremantle, ITV Studios, Lionsgate, MGM Studios, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony Pictures, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery.