Observed Signal · Dec 19, 2025 · Product Launch · Source: State of Streaming · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
V10 Launches 24/7 AFV FAST Channel
V10 Entertainment has launched a free, 24/7 FAST (free ad‑supported streaming TV) channel dedicated to America’s Funniest Home Videos, distributing classic episodes to major FAST/streaming platforms including Peacock and Pluto TV. The channel showcases episodes from the Bob Saget and Tom Bergeron eras and will run as “America’s Funniest Home Videos: Holiday Edition” through January 5. The launch is part of V10’s strategy to monetize its owned IP after acquiring Vin Di Bona Productions; V10 says it manages a library of over 2.8 million digital assets and operates 44 FAST channels. V10’s VP of OTT, Sara Levine, framed AFV as brand‑safe inventory well suited to the ad‑supported streaming market.
Adds brand‑safe ad inventory to the FAST/CTV ecosystem and illustrates legacy IP monetization strategies that expand ad‑supported streaming supply — relevant to media owners, advertisers and CTV ad inventory dynamics.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- V10 Entertainment launched a free, 24/7 FAST channel dedicated to America’s Funniest Home Videos.
- The channel will stream classic episodes from the Bob Saget and Tom Bergeron eras and is branded as "America’s Funniest Home Videos: Holiday Edition" through January 5.
- The FAST channel is available on major platforms including Peacock and Pluto TV.
- V10 acquired AFV creator Vin Di Bona Productions and is monetizing the franchise as part of its owned IP strategy.
- V10 states it owns a library of over 2.8 million digital assets and operates 44 FAST channels.
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