Nordic Streamer Viaplay Launches on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels in U.S., Following Shutdown of Its Own Service
variety.comTodd Spangler NY Digital Editor Viaplay‘s streaming service — specializing in award-winning Scandinavian series and films — is now available as an add-on subscription on Amazon‘s Prime Video Channels in the United States.
Starting Wednesday, Prime members in the U.S. will be able to sign up for Viaplay for $5.99 per month (with a seven-day free trial available for eligible customers) through Prime Video Channels.
In February, Viaplay shut down its own app and direct-to-consumer streaming service in the U.S. and Canada, and the company has now focused its international distribution strategy in building growth via partnerships.
Viaplay is already available in North America through partner platforms such as Comcast Xfinity, the Roku Channel and Xumo. Viaplay said its U.S.
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