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The Home of Queer Streaming
In five years, Revry has gone from an idea among friends to the biggest LGBTQ+ streaming service on the App Store, with a huge library of original movies, shows, music, and podcasts—and it’s growing by the day. Read the Apple App Store Developer Spotlight on Revry.
Ad-Supported Streaming Takes Over?
FAST, SVOD and AVOD are all different ways to bring programming to viewers with different costs to the viewer. All delivered over the internet, FAST is a service that unites live, linear TV with a VOD service whereas AVOD only has video on demand. Both FAST and AVOD are free to watch thanks to adverts whereas SVOD is usually advert-free as this is subscriber VOD where you pay monthly. This video from Streaming Media discusses the rise of FAST and its importance in the market.
Proud and Present: LGBTQ Audiences and Content Take Center Stage
Every year, as the month of June starts, PRIDE rainbows seem to blanket Main Street to Wall Street, offering unity and celebration of the LGBTQ community. It is past time for visibility and progress and disingenuous brand dialogue. Read the Nielsen report on LGBTQ audiences.
Misha Calvert’s New Comedy “Strut” Centering on Female Sexuality Premieres on Revry TV June 18
Revry TV’s new original series Strut slashes through taboos at every level, from its relatable, sex working ensemble to the female creative team, queer creator, and LGTBQ-heavy crew.
Revry Partners With Top Brands to Offer LGBTQ Community New Shows and Events for Pride Month
Brad Smith from Cheddar talks with Damian Pelliccione, CEO of Revry, about the new content on the network, the star-studded events taking place during Pride Month including iHeart Radio and P&G present "CAN’T CANCEL PRIDE" and "REVRY PRESENTS HOUSE OF PRIDE BROUGHT TO YOU BY MCDONALD'S".
Inside Pride Month Collaboration Between McDonald’s And Streaming Platform Revry
It’s Pride Month, a time for celebrating the diversity, breadth and inclusiveness of the LGBTQ+ community from flamboyant drag queens to queer music to emerging politicians such as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. All of which of course brings to mind…McDonald’s! Wait…what?
Shake Shack, Macy's, Dickies, McDonald's, P&G, Revry Celebrate Pride Month
Shake Shack, Macy’s, Dickies, McDonald’s, P&G and Samsung TV are among the brands launching initiatives in honor of Pride Month and to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) community.
Revry Kicks Off Pride Month With Drag Queens, Cheerleaders, and More
Pride Month is finally here, and Revry, digital cable’s first 24/7 LGBTQ+ network, is kicking it off with some fun and inspiring programming over the upcoming weekend. McDonald’s, iHeartMedia, and P&G (Proctor & Gamble) are teaming up with Revry to bring viewers a star-studded, entertainment-filled three days that are sure to keep you full of Pride all month long — or at least get you off to a good start.
Pride Month TV Calendar from Rotten Tomatoes
TV Networks and Streaming Services are celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month with series and movies available to watch throughout June. Check out the Rotten Tomatoes guide to Pride programming including Revry.
Demi Lovato, Lil Nas X, Ricky Martin to Appear at Virtual ‘Can’t Cancel Pride’ Benefit Concert
Demi Lovato, Lil Nas X, Ricky Martin and Pink are among the artists who will perform or appear at “Can’t Cancel Pride,” a virtual relief benefit for the LGBTQ+ community from P&G and iHeartMedia on live and on-demand on Revry. Also performing are Brothers Osborne, Busy Phillips, Gus Kenworthy, Hayley Kiyoko, Jennifer Hudson, JoJo Siwa, Marshmello, MJ Rodriguez, Nina West, Tate McRae, Troye Sivan, and more, hosted by iHeartMedia on-air personality Elvis Duran and singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha, who will also perform her new single “Sacrifice.”
Vizio SmartCast Adds 10 Free Lifestyle Channels
VIZIO is expanding its digital offering with 10 new Lifestyle channels available to SmartCast viewers for free. VIZIO SmartCast continues to increase in popularity as more people opt for streaming. Total viewing time on SmartCast increased by 156% in 2020, reaching 11.6 billion hours of viewing time on VIZIO SmartCast TV. Revry is channel 535 on Vizio SmartCast.
Philo Expands Lineup By Adding Crackle, Bloomberg TV & Revry
Philo is adding Crackle, Bloomberg TV, and Revry to its current lineup. Crackle offers thousands of movies and TV shows, which will now be available to watch with Philo. Bloomberg TV brings live coverage of business and technology news. Being the first streaming network with an emphasis on the LGBTQ community, Revry features more diverse content to Philo. If you’re looking for the cheapest way to stream live TV other than an antenna, Philo makes the case with its ultra-low price point.
Philo Adds Crackle, Revry, Bloomberg to Lineup
Broadcasting & Cable - Philo said it is adding Crackle, Bloomberg TV and Revry to its low-priced, entertainment-focused streaming platform. "Revry is thrilled to bring Queer to Philo with a curated selection of movies, shows, and news from the newest voices within the LGBTQ+ community,” said Damian Pelliccione, CEO/co-founder. “Revry inspires exploration of creators that authentically represent queer culture for all audiences.”
‘Nomadland’ and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Named Top Films at Dorian Awards
Chloé Zhao’s Oscar frontrunner “Nomadland” won best film and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” was named best LGBTQ Film at the Dorian Awards (GALECA: The Society Of LGBTQ Entertainment) during a virtual ceremony. The three-hour Dorians Film Toast was broadcast on LGBTQ+ streaming platform Revry. Karel served as the ceremony’s host.
Chloe Zhao and 'Nomadland' Win Top Honors From LGBTQ Entertainment Critics
Carey Mulligan and the late Chadwick Boseman were recognized for their performances in 'Promising Young Woman' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.' Chloe Zhao was recognized as best director for Nomadland at the Dorian Film Awards on Sunday, hosted by GALECA; the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics. The drama also nabbed the coveted best film honor. Watch the Dorians Film Toast on Revry.
Isabel Sandoval to Receive GALECA Trailblazer Award on Dorians Film Toast
Filmmaker Isabel Sandoval has been named as the first recipient of GALECA’s (The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics) Trailblazer award in a special interview segment of GALECA’s Dorians Film Toast, a two-hour awards special which will debut on LGBTQ+ streaming TV network Revry on April 18.
Samsung TV Plus amplía su oferta en México con Revry LatinX
A principios de este año, Samsung presentó por primera vez en nuestro país Samsung TV Plus, la primera plataforma de streaming de la compañía sin costo para usuarios de Smart TVs Samsung*. Samsung TV Plus brinda acceso instantáneo a más de 30 canales, sin la necesidad de descargas, tarjetas de crédito ni suscripciones incluyendo Revry LatinX.
WAEN Celebrates Black History Month with an Interview with Alia J. Daniels
From We are Entertainment News: “My life mission is to create avenues for authentic intersection representation in entertainment and business. That is a mouthful, but what it means is to create space for people to show up as themselves.” - Alia J. Daniels, COO, Revry
Revry Co-Founder on Bringing People Together, Diversity, and Reaching New Audiences
Revry is the first global LGBTQ+ streaming network. Alia J. Daniels, COO and co-founder of Revry, joins Cheddar to discuss bringing people together, being chosen for the Goldman Sachs LatinX & Black Entrepreneur Cohort, and LGBTQ+ representation on TV.