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YouTube has announced a new Primetime Channels feature for users to access a host of streaming services within its app. According to the company’s blog post, users can directly subscribe and watch content from over 30 streaming platforms, including Paramount+, Showtime, Epix, Starz, and AMC+. At present, the feature is launched in the US.
According to reports, the feature is available in YouTube’s Movies & Shows hub, accessible through the explore tab. Once the user signs up for various channels, it will appear on the homepage.
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Here’s the list of Primetime Channels available on YouTube
- Showtime
- Paramount+
- Starz
- AMC+
- Epix
- Shudder
- Acorn TV
- Here TV
- Curiosity Stream
- Comedy Dynamics
- Up Faith & Family
- Hallmark Movies Now
- ALLBLK
- Sundance Now
- ViX+
- ConTV
- DocuRama
- Moviesphere
- Dove Channel
- IFC
- ScreenPix
- Fandor
- Law & Crime
- Screambox
- Dekkoo
- Tastemade+
- Outside TV+
- Gaia
- Atres Player
- VSiN
- Topic
- Magnolia Selects
- The Great Courses
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