Talk:OUTtv (Canadian TV channel)

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In 2020, the company launched a streaming network in the U.K. and Ireland called FROOTtv. This service was rebranded as OUTflix in 2024, with its service area expanded to include Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. In March 2021, OUTtv launched in the United States as a streaming service. Later that year, in November, OUTtv would also launch a streaming service in Australia. In November 2022, OUTtv announced the launch of a [[free ad-supported streaming television|FAST]] channel called "OUTtv Proud" in partnership with [[Fuse Media|Fuse Media, LLC]].

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In 2020, the company launched a direct-to-consumer [[SVOD]] streaming service in the U.K. and Ireland called FROOTtv. This service was rebranded as OUTflix in 2024, with its service area expanded to include Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland via [[Allente]]. In March 2021, OUTtv launched in the United States as an [[SVOD]] streaming service. In November of that year, OUTtv also launched the SVOD streaming service in Australia followed by Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, and Israel in 2022. In November 2022, OUTtv announced the launch of a [[free ad-supported streaming television|FAST]] channel called "OUTtv Proud" in partnership with [[Fuse Media|Fuse Media, LLC]]. The first launch of the channel was on PlutoTV in Canada in June of 2023. Since then, OUTtv Proud has been picked up for distribution in the US on PlutoTV, Freevee, Xumo, Plex, Rewarded.tv and TCL. In the United Kingdom, OUTtv Proud is available on Channelbox, Netgem and Plex.

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Oshentree (talk) 21:09, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

 Done Encoded  Talk 💬 08:08, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for taking this one on Encoded. And for fixing my errors, much appreciated. --Oshentree (talk) 18:13, 14 May 2024 (UTC)

Part 1: Please update second last paragraph, Acquisition by Ronald N. Stern section

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In recent years, the channel has reduced its reliance on acquired library programming and increased its investment in new original content, including both Canadian-based productions (such as ''[[Cam Boy]]'', ''[[Fak Yaass]]'', ''[[Group Sext]]'' and ''[[Call Me Mother]]''), and as a production partner in American content (such as [[Jonny McGovern]]'s talk show ''[[Hey Qween!]]'', [[Ginger Minj]]'s cooking show ''Wigs in a Blanket'', [[Willam Belli]]'s courtroom show ''Iconic Justice'', and ''[[The Boulet Brothers' Dragula]]'').

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In recent years the channel has reduced its reliance on acquired library programming and increased its investment in new original content. Initial Canadian-based productions included ''[[Cam Boy]]'', ''[[Fak Yaass]]'', ''[[Group Sext]]'' and ''[[Call Me Mother]]''. American co-produced shows included [[Jonny McGovern]]'s talk show ''[[Hey Qween!]]'', [[Ginger Minj]]'s cooking show ''Wigs in a Blanket'', and ''[[The Boulet Brothers' Dragula]]''. The channel received some of its highest ratings for the Canadian airings of the ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'' franchise. OUTtv also produced [[aftershow]] features for the show, with [[Richard Ryder (comedian)|Richard Ryder]] in character as drag queen Wilma Fingerdoo.

• Reason for the change: updates section information; consolidates historical programming; the next request "Part 2", moves current programming information to programming section and removes duplicates; the main goal here is to update historical and current programming information, please update to where you feel is most informative and best for the article; Checked/updated citations
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Oshentree (talk) 18:22, 14 May 2024 (UTC)21:42, 23 May 2024 (UTC),Oshentree (talk) 18:34, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

Part 2: Please update Programming section

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OUTtv produces and acquires programming of LGBT-interest; including ''[[Cam Boy]]'', ''[[Fak Yaass]]'', ''[[Group Sext]]'' and ''[[Call Me Mother]]''. The Canadian TV channel has notably received its highest ratings overall for domestic airings of the ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'' franchise. OutTV also produced [[aftershow]] features for the show, featuring [[Richard Ryder (comedian)|Richard Ryder]] in character as drag queen Wilma Fingerdoo.

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OUTtv's programming consists of originally produced LGBTQ+ content and domestic and foreign acquisitions. Newer original content by OUTtv includes Canadian-based productions ''[[Sew Fierce]]'', ''[[Dating Unlocked]]'', ''Sugar Highs'' and ''[[Call Me Mother]]''. Original American content produced in association with OUTtv includes ''[[For the Love of DILFS]]'', ''X-Rated'', ''[[Sherry Vine]] Variety Show'', ''Dr. Jackie'', and [[Willam Belli]]'s courtroom show ''Iconic Justice''. Expanding on its international complement, in 2024 OUTtv acquired global [[SVOD]] rights to the [[BBC]] competition series ''[[Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make Up Star]]'', and is to co-finance the show’s sixth season.

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Oshentree (talk) 18:24, 14 May 2024 (UTC)21:43, 23 May 2024 (UTC)Oshentree (talk) 18:10, 28 May 2024 (UTC)18:26, 28 May 2024 (UTC),18:14, 17 June 2024 (UTC), 23:46, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

Why do we need to update the section so that it only focuses on the most recent original productions while burying noteworthy older ones? There's no problem with adding the new stuff to the article, but why would we need to take older stuff away from it? Bearcat (talk) 17:39, 8 June 2024 (UTC)

Hi Bearcat, the older programming was requested to be grouped together to remain in the article, (please see previous coi request "Part 1: Please update second last paragraph, Acquisition by Ronald N. Stern section"), with newer programming arranged together into the Programming section in this "Part 2" request – while avoiding duplication of information into both sections. But absolutely, if you are able to move all programming old and new to the Programming section - well that would be fabulous! I do hope that between the two edit requests "Part 1 and Part 2", that no information was removed. I agree, no information should be taken away from the article. If you are able to take the information and citations from both these unfulfilled coi requests, and move them all, along with other programming listed in the "Acquisition by Ronald N. Stern" section, to the Programming section of this article... well that would be outstanding. I could then remove the two coi edit tags from my requests. Thanks for your remarks Bearcat. -- Oshentree (talk) 19:54, 9 June 2024 (UTC)