19 movies and 8 specials featuring the legendary protector against kaiju are now available on the company’s free platform, and Ultraman TV, in the U.S., as part of new deal with Mill Creek Entertainment.
Future Today has expanded its content library with the Ultraman franchise through a new partnership with Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation. As part of the collaboration, Future Today will onboard 19 Ultraman movies and 8 specials to its platform.
“This partnership with Mill Creek Entertainment allows us to expand our content library with an iconic franchise that has a long-standing global fan base,” said Soma Sengupta, Head of Partner Relationships, Future Today. “By bringing Ultraman to our platform, we are providing more diverse entertainment choices that appeal to a broad audience.”
Originating in Japan in 1966, Ultraman is a legendary giant from a faraway galaxy, who comes to Earth to protect us from giant monsters called Kaiju. He is aided by Japan’s Defense Teams, whose main purpose is to defend the Earth from monsters and aliens. For almost 60 years, Ultraman and his people, the Ultras, have been friends and guardians to humankind. The Ultraman franchise has spawned a record number of television series, films, and video games.
Fans can now watch Ultraman content on HappyKids for free, available on all popular streaming devices including Roku, Fire TV, LG, and Samsung. Ultraman TV is available to stream for free in the Roku channel store and Amazon App store.
“Launching the Ultraman TV streaming app in the United States is an exciting milestone for Mill Creek and Tsuburaya,” said Jeff Hayne, SVP of Acquisitions at Mill Creek. “This platform allows fans in the U.S. to experience the legendary Ultraman franchise in a new way, with ad-supported accessibility. We are thrilled to bring this iconic franchise and character to an even broader audience, while embracing the unique needs of today's streaming landscape.”
Source: Future Today
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