Fuse Media
{{Short description|American national television network}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Fuse Media, LLC
| logo = Fuse Black Logo 2017.png
| logo_size = 125px
| logo_caption = Logo of the Fuse cable channel
| brands = {{Plainlist|
}}
| hq_location_city = New York City, New York
| hq_location_country = United States
| key_people = Miguel Roggero (chairman and CEO)
| type = Private
| industry = {{ubl|Media|Entertainment}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.fusemedia.com/}}
}}
Fuse Media, LLC is a Latino-owned entertainment company based in New York City.
The company's portfolio includes its namesake cable channel and its spin-off, FM (Fuse Music); a streaming division, including SVOD Fuse+ and various FAST Channels; Fuse Studios; Ignition Studios; as well as a branded content and live events business.{{cite news|url=https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/fuse-media-fast-growing-portfolio-of-dei-focused-programming/|title=Fuse Media Debuts Plans to Grow DEI-Focused Programming|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=December 30, 2022|work=AdWeek|access-date=November 10, 2023}}
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=Television=
{{main|Fuse (TV channel)}}
Fuse produces original documentaries, films, and unscripted series for multicultural young adults (including Big Freedia Means Business,{{cite news |last=Brasted |first=Chelesea |date=June 5, 2023 |title='Big Freedia Means Business' debuts on Fuse TV this week |url=https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2023/06/05/big-freedia-means-business-fuse-tv-show |access-date=November 10, 2023 |work=Axios}} Sex Sells,{{cite news|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/weezy-sex-sells-whoreible-decisions-podcast_n_62fae6a4e4b077bb77a53037|title=Podcast Host WeezyWTF Is Destigmatizing How We View Sex Work|last=Finley|first=Taryn|date=August 16, 2022|work=HuffPost|access-date=November 10, 2023}} and Like A Girl {{cite news|url=https://www.ajc.com/life/arts-culture/atlanta-native-hosts-new-fuse-series-uplifting-women-in-sports/CHIQG2ZDUVEWVB64SQMSFRLLWU/|title=Atlanta native hosts new Fuse series uplifting women in sports
|last=Paige|first=DeAsia|date=May 4, 2023|work=AJC|access-date=November 10, 2023}}). Its spin-off channel, FM, primarily airs music-related programming and reruns of Fuse original series.
=Streaming=
Since March 2021, Fuse Media has maintained a streaming division, which includes Fuse's website, social media, digital video outlets; and branded free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.{{cite news|url=https://peabodyawards.com/stories/nine-documentaries-selected-for-the-peabody-30/|title=Indivisible|last=|first=|date=December 30, 2018|work=Peabody|access-date=November 10, 2023}}{{cite news |date=August 13, 2022 |title=End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock |url=https://hollywoodcreative.org/press-releases/hbos-the-white-lotus-leads-2nd-annual-hca-tv-awards-broadcast-network-cable-edition-with-5-wins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929041837/https://hollywoodcriticsassociation.com/hbos-the-white-lotus-leads-2nd-annual-hca-tv-awards-broadcast-network-cable-edition-with-5-wins/ |archive-date=2022-09-29 |access-date=November 10, 2023 |work=Hollywood Critics Association}} In June, the company launched Fuse+, a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service focused on diverse storytelling.{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/ryan-reynolds-alf-maximum-effort-tv-news-roundup-1235676949//|title=Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort Producing ALF Content (TV News Roundup)|last=Scorziello|first=Sophia|date=July 27, 2023|work=Variety|access-date=November 10, 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/fuse-plus-launches-on-rokus-premium-subscriptions-platform|title=Fuse Plus Launches On Roku’s Premium Subscriptions Platform|last=Lafayette|first=Jon|date=May 30, 2023|work=Next TV|access-date=November 10, 2023}}
In November 2022, Fuse Media partnered with the Canada-based, LGBT+-oriented, television and streaming network OUTtv to launch a branded FAST channel called OUTtv Proud. The channel would initially launch domestically on Pluto TV in June of 2023, before being distributed in the United States on Pluto, Freevee, Xumo, and Plex among others.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-10 |title=Fuse Media Partners With OUTtv to Launch FAST Channel OUTtv Proud (Exclusive) |url=https://ca.news.yahoo.com/fuse-media-partners-outtv-launch-200000457.html |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=ca.news.yahoo.com |language=en-CA}}
By 2024, Fuse Media would partner with El Rey Network to launch the El Rey Rebel FAST channel; which would air the network's original content, and carry combat sports programming as part Fuse's partnerships with Golden Boy Promotions and Combate Global.{{cite web|url=https://www.combateglobal.com/en/fuse-media-es-nombrado-socio-exclusivo-en-ingles-de-combate-global-la-principal-franquicia-hispana-de-deportes-de-artes-marciales-mixtas-mma|title=Fuse Media Named Exclusive English Language Partner of Combate Global|date=February 24, 2024|work=Combate Global}}[https://www.15rounds.com/2024/04/24/el-rey-rebel-fast-channel-partners-with-oscar-de-la-hoyas-golden-boy-promotions-to-unveil-series-of-classic-fights-beginning-friday-may-3/?amp=1 EL REY REBEL FAST CHANNEL PARTNERS WITH OSCAR DE LA HOYA’S GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO UNVEIL SERIES OF CLASSIC FIGHTS BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 3; Press release via 15 Rounds; April 24, 2024; retrieved on August 10, 2024] In June 2024, El Rey Rebel would begin distribution on DirecTV.[https://senalnews.com/en/content/fuse-media-expands-distribution-on-directv-with-launch-of-two-fast-channels Fuse Media expands distribution on DirecTV with launch of two FAST channels - Señal News; June 18, 2024; retrieved on August 10, 2024]
==FAST channels==
This is a list of Fuse-branded FAST channels available on the Fuse website and third-party streaming platforms.
===Current===
- Backstage – Features documentaries focusing on musicians and entertainers. Launched on March 25, 2021.{{cite web |url=https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/fuse-media-avod-push-streaming-restructure-2021-upfronts/ |title = Fuse Media Unveils AVOD Push Ahead of 2021 Upfronts| date=March 23, 2021 }}
- El Rey Rebel – An El Rey Network-branded, "Latino-infused" channel that showcases a wide range of iconic feature films and TV series; including genre, cult classics, action, and horror.
- Latino Vibes – Features English-language Hispanic programming. Launched on December 1, 2022.{{cite web |url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/fuse-media-launches-latino-vibes-fast-channel-on-roku-channel/ |title = Fuse Media Launches Latino Vibes FAST Channel on Roku Channel| date=December 2022 }}
- OUTtv Proud – Original and acquired LGBTQ+ programming from the Canadian-based OUTtv.[https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/fuse-media-partners-outtv-launch-200000457.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNhLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADa9pI6gzqHAYt7tlgFJV6ZjMIaZ__WMb8nlPAGzOYZ8ziiEADoWjk1hdag9zJFiQtFVXAMBh4C7-8m4m2nURABFK0EjGyVcEVW0Px21H3fAGnoJ_BrJUe5fUaMaj_apeSXqnJczFd0jGvouKSy6lsAzDMk35iGPaI3t3NxoJ5JX Fuse Media Partners With OUTtv to Launch FAST Channel OUTtv Proud (Exclusive)], Yahoo! Movie. November 10, 2022
- Shades of Black – Primarily features entertainment and lifestyle programming targeted towards an African American audience. Launched on May 11, 2021, as Fuse Beat,[https://www.nexttv.com/news/black-culture-channel-fuse-beat-to-launch-with-twentyone14-cinedigm Black-Culture Channel Fuse Beat To Launch with Twentyone14, Cinedigm | Broadcasting+Cable] the channel was relaunched under its current name in September 2022.{{cite web |url=https://fusepress.tv/2022/09/14/fuse-media-rebrands-fuse-beat-to-shades-of-black-as-the-fast-channel-posts-its-strongest-month-to-date/|title=FUSE MEDIA REBRANDS FUSE BEAT TO SHADES OF BLACK AS THE FAST CHANNEL POSTS ITS STRONGEST MONTH TO DATE|access-date=January 16, 2023}}
- Somos Novelas – The only Spanish-language channel featuring novelas from around the world. (Not affiliated with Somos Group or its affiliates){{cite web |url=https://www.thewrap.com/fuse-media-fast-channel-somos-novelas/|title=Fuse Media Teams With Big Media to Launch FAST Channel Somos Novelas |website=thewrap.com |date=October 13, 2023}}
===Former===
- Camptastic – Focused on "campy" movies and exercise videos from the 1980s and 1990s. Launched on March 25, 2021, as Fuse Sweat,{{cite web |url=https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/fuse-media-avod-push-streaming-restructure-2021-upfronts/ |title = Fuse Media Unveils AVOD Push Ahead of 2021 Upfronts| date=March 23, 2021 }} the channel rebranded as "Camptastic" in December 2022[https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/fuse-media-fast-growing-portfolio-of-dei-focused-programming/ Fuse Media Brings FAST Growing Portfolio of DEI-Focused Programming to Upfront | Adweek] and ceased operations on March 9, 2024.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
=Studios=
Fuse Studios is Fuse's in-house production company that creates, develops, and produces the majority of Fuse's original series.
In 2023, Fuse Media launched Ignition Studios, a separate production division that assists in concept development, production, distribution, and consulting.{{cite news|url=https://www.thewrap.com/fuse-media-launches-ignition-studios-jon-scarlett/|title=Fuse Media Debuts Plans to Grow DEI-Focused Programming|last=Knolle|first=Sharon|date=May 9, 2023|work=TheWrap|access-date=November 10, 2023}}