Canadian entertainment company Wildbrain has announced that it has been selected by The Pokemon Company to air the first twenty-two seasons of the Pokemon animated series for free, but with ads. Pokemon FAST will be a free-to-air television channel with commercials, starting with the United States, followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
“We are thrilled to bring Pokémon to FAST audiences as a single IP channel for the first time ever. FAST is an important component of a multi-channel strategy to grow brands and reach fans everywhere they look. As a leader in engaging audiences for kids and families, we look forward to leveraging our FAST expertise to reach the growing Pokémon community.”
Lara Ilie, VP AVOD and FAST at WildBrain
“We are always striving to bring the joy of Pokémon to as many fans as possible around the world, and WildBrain is the perfect partner to help us introduce the next generation of trainers for the beloved Pokémon animation. FAST provides the ideal platform for the Pokémon brand to connect with a wider audience, offering affordable and curated content in a family-friendly environment.”
Melissa Pearce, Senior Director of Media Licensing at The Pokémon Company International
