Two family-focused media companies are joining forces, with Sony-owned subscription streaming outlet Pure Flix set to merge with cable and FAST programmer Great American Media.
Great American Media operates cable networks Great American Family and Great American Living as well as FAST channel Great American Adventures.
Pure Flix, known for faith-based franchises like God’s Not Dead, was acquired by Sony Pictures Television in December 2020. At the time of the deal, it had 1 million subscribers.
Bill Abbott, the former longtime top exec at the Hallmark Channel’s media parent, who has been running Great American Media, will oversee the combined entity.
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