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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zone·ify Becomes First AVOD Platform to Launch Free Gaming Through TV Remote Controls
After shattering streaming records with the 'Border Brawl,' co-produced with TNA Wrestling, Zone·ify expands its entertainment platform with interactive TV games and branded game opportunities TORONTO, June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zone·ify, the rapidly growing free streaming platform, today announced the launch of a new feature: free interactive games playable instantly with an existing TV remote. In partnership with ES3 – the leading TV interactive engagement platform provider, the launch makes Zone·ify the first AVOD (Ad Supported Video on Demand) platform to offer native gaming as part of the core TV experience – no downloads, consoles, or mobile devices required. The games are now available on a wide range of streaming devices and cable and satellite providers, including Android TV, Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity TV, DIRECTV U-verse, Rogers Xfinity TV, and many others. The launch follows the explosive success of The Border Brawl, Zone·ify's first exclusive live sporting event streamed from Niagara Falls, Canada which became the most-watched title in company history and drove a 13x increase in live watch time. Now available on demand, the event was a cross-border showdown of wrestling legends and reality stars that drew record-breaking viewership across the U.S. and Canada. Building on that moment, Zone·ify is taking the next step in redefining free entertainment. "We're not just a streaming service anymore – we're a full-scale entertainment platform," said Doug Edwards, President of Zone·ify. "From the viral success of The Border Brawl and our rapidly growing library of content to the launch of TV gaming, we are evolving into a destination for watching, playing, and engaging – all in one place." Now live with over a dozen casual games, Zone·ify's newest feature offers instant gameplay using nothing more than the TV remote – no downloads, no mobile devices, and no extra hardware required. The company has plans to rapidly expand its game catalog and offer custom-branded games for advertisers and sponsors, providing a new, measurable way to engage with audiences. With branded game integrations, companies can align their marketing campaigns or entertainment IP with playable content, reaching viewers through immersive interaction. Zone·ify's free games are available now on these devices with more planned to launch in the coming months: Pay TV Operators: Comcast Xfinity, Cox Contour, Buckeye Cable, DIRECTV U-verse (U.S.), Rogers Xfinity, and Videotron Helix (Canada) CTV & Smart TVs: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV (including Sony, TCL, Hisense), Coming soon: Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, LG, and Vizio Zone·ify's first-ever exclusive live sports event, The Border Brawl, held in Niagara Falls, Canada, shattered the platform's all-time streaming record with a 13X surge in live watch time. Fueled by national pride, reality TV stars, and wrestling legends like "The Mountie" Jacques Rougeau, Barbie Blank, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, Matt Hardy, Nic Nemeth, Tommy Dreamer, and many others, the event delivered an outrageous showdown between Team USA and Team Canada. Streaming free on Zone·ify, the spectacle became the most-watched title in company history and is now available on demand across Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Comcast, Cox, and more. Zone·ify, available on over 422 million devices and in 16 million Pay TV households, delivers thousands of movies, TV shows, curated short-form content, FAST channels, games, and events like nothing else on the digital landscape. ABOUT ZONE·IFY Zone·ify is a free, ad-supported streaming entertainment platform delivering live events, FAST channels, movies, short-form content, games, and exclusive programming to audiences across the U.S. and Canada. Available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Comcast, DIRECTV, Cox, Rogers, Bell, mobile devices, and the web, Zone·ify reaches over 422 million consumer devices and 16 million Pay TV households. With 75+ curated channels, a growing slate of live ring sports, and bold original content, Zone·ify is where niche meets mainstream — all in one place, always free. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Peter BinazeskiZone·ifypbinazeski@ mediarelations@
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Zone·ify Becomes First AVOD Platform to Launch Free Gaming Through TV Remote Controls
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zone·ify, the rapidly growing free streaming platform, today announced the launch of a new feature: free interactive games playable instantly with an existing TV remote. In partnership with ES3 – the leading TV interactive engagement platform provider, the launch makes Zone·ify the first AVOD (Ad Supported Video on Demand) platform to offer native gaming as part of the core TV experience – no downloads, consoles, or mobile devices required. The games are now available on a wide range of streaming devices and cable and satellite providers, including Android TV, Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity TV, DIRECTV U-verse, Rogers Xfinity TV, and many others. Zone·ify Becomes First AVOD Platform to Launch Free Gaming Through TV Remote Controls Share The launch follows the explosive success of The Border Brawl, Zone·ify's first exclusive live sporting event streamed from Niagara Falls, Canada which became the most-watched title in company history and drove a 13x increase in live watch time. Now available on demand, the event was a cross-border showdown of wrestling legends and reality stars that drew record-breaking viewership across the U.S. and Canada. Building on that moment, Zone·ify is taking the next step in redefining free entertainment. 'We're not just a streaming service anymore – we're a full-scale entertainment platform,' said Doug Edwards, President of Zone·ify. 'From the viral success of The Border Brawl and our rapidly growing library of content to the launch of TV gaming, we are evolving into a destination for watching, playing, and engaging – all in one place.' Now live with over a dozen casual games, Zone·ify's newest feature offers instant gameplay using nothing more than the TV remote – no downloads, no mobile devices, and no extra hardware required. The company has plans to rapidly expand its game catalog and offer custom-branded games for advertisers and sponsors, providing a new, measurable way to engage with audiences. With branded game integrations, companies can align their marketing campaigns or entertainment IP with playable content, reaching viewers through immersive interaction. Zone·ify's free games are available now on these devices with more planned to launch in the coming months: Pay TV Operators: Comcast Xfinity, Cox Contour, Buckeye Cable, DIRECTV U-verse (U.S.), Rogers Xfinity, and Videotron Helix (Canada) CTV & Smart TVs: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV (including Sony, TCL, Hisense), Coming soon: Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, LG, and Vizio Zone·ify's first-ever exclusive live sports event, The Border Brawl, held in Niagara Falls, Canada, shattered the platform's all-time streaming record with a 13X surge in live watch time. Fueled by national pride, reality TV stars, and wrestling legends like 'The Mountie' Jacques Rougeau, Barbie Blank, Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake, Matt Hardy, Nic Nemeth, Tommy Dreamer, and many others, the event delivered an outrageous showdown between Team USA and Team Canada. Streaming free on Zone·ify, the spectacle became the most-watched title in company history and is now available on demand across Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Comcast, Cox, and more. Zone·ify, available on over 422 million devices and in 16 million Pay TV households, delivers thousands of movies, TV shows, curated short-form content, FAST channels, games, and events like nothing else on the digital landscape. ABOUT ZONE·IFY Zone·ify is a free, ad-supported streaming entertainment platform delivering live events, FAST channels, movies, short-form content, games, and exclusive programming to audiences across the U.S. and Canada. Available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Comcast, DIRECTV, Cox, Rogers, Bell, mobile devices, and the web, Zone·ify reaches over 422 million consumer devices and 16 million Pay TV households. With 75+ curated channels, a growing slate of live ring sports, and bold original content, Zone·ify is where niche meets mainstream — all in one place, always free. Learn more at
National Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Diplomacy Taps Out: U.S. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney Invited Ringside at the Zone·ify "The Border Brawl" Mega-Event
Article content The free streaming entertainment platform Zone·ify throws down the gauntlet and invites world leaders to take ringside seats for the only international conflict that ends with a body slam Article content Article content Streaming free across Canada and the U.S., the May 25 spectacle in Niagara Falls promises tariffs, trash talk, and tag teams Article content Starting Thursday at 10 am ET, tickets go on sale through and Article content NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario — If tariffs, timber disputes, and pipeline politics weren't enough, the real showdown between America and Canada is now set — and United States President Donald J. Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are officially invited to witness it firsthand. Welcome to 'The Border Brawl,' a no-holds-barred wrestling spectacle co-produced by Zone·ify and TNA Wrestling, streaming live, free, and exclusively on across Canada and the U.S. on May 25. Article content Taking place on the Canadian side of the majestic Niagara Falls, 'The Border Brawl' is not just a wrestling event. With traditional diplomacy in a headlock, Zone·ify is extending VIP invitations to Trump and Carney to attend the festivities and maybe even raise a championship belt together…or at least agree on a decent steel trade deal. Article content 'The level of political sparring in the U.S. – Canada trade and tariff talks has been a spectacle, to say the least,' said Doug Edwards, President of Zone·tv. 'Having our two leaders settle this at the 'Border Brawl' wrestling event may be the best and most entertaining way to get the deals done.' Article content Streaming for free on Zone·ify and airing live at 5:00 PM ET on May 25, the event will feature legends like Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake, 'The Mountie' Jacques Rougeau, Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank), UFC icon Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, and a soon-to-be-revealed lineup of TNA Wrestling's top stars. The live event will be held at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, followed by a fan meet and greet. Tickets will be available starting Thursday at 10 am ET at and Article content Happening on Memorial Day weekend, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit nonprofit organizations supporting injured veterans and active-duty service members — a meaningful cause on both sides of the border. Article content Whether you're red, white, and blue… or red and white with a maple leaf, this is the one time you'll want your politicians ringside instead of stonewalling in Ottawa or DC. And who knows? If Trump and Carney show up, they might just find common ground — or at least agree that body slams speak louder than sanctions. Article content Zone·ify is a free, ad-supported streaming platform delivering live events, FAST channels, movies, short-form content, and exclusive programming to audiences across the U.S. and Canada. Available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Comcast, DIRECTV, Cox, Rogers, Bell, mobile devices, and the web, Zone·ify reaches over 422 million consumer devices and 16 million Pay TV households. With 75+ curated channels, a growing slate of live ring sports, and bold original content, Zone·ify is where niche meets mainstream — all in one place, always free. Learn more at Article content A subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. and a division of Anthem Sports Group, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling® is one of the world's top wrestling brands, producing over 200 hours of original content annually and televised in 200 countries including AXS TV in the United States. Founded in 2002, TNA Wrestling's deep library of premium content is streamed across the world on key OTT platforms including Pluto TV, Roku Samsung TV Plus and its own on-demand subscription service TNA+©. TNA Wrestling has a powerful social media presence with over 10 million engaged followers across all major services. Ancillary businesses include live events, merchandise, licensing, and sponsorship. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Peter Binazeski Zone·tv pbinazeski@ mediarelations@ Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
U.S. and Canadian Trade War Goes Full Contact: Zone·ify Presents a TNA Produced Wrestling Event 'The Border Brawl'— Where Diplomacy Ends and Body Slams Begin
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tariffs? Negotiations? Please. This month, America and Canada will settle their differences the old-fashioned way: with steel chairs, smack talk, and suplexes. Welcome to 'The Border Brawl,' a live, international wrestling super-spectacle streaming exclusively for free on Zone·ify, co-produced with TNA Wrestling. 'The Border Brawl' will stream live on May 25 from the Canada / USA border in Niagara Falls, Canada, exclusively for free on Zone·ify. America and Canada will settle their differences the old-fashioned way: with steel chairs, smack talk, and suplexes. Share Available across the U.S. and Canada, 'The Border Brawl' will take place on May 25, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre on the Canadian side of the border — proudly billed as 'the prettier side of the Falls.' With politicians deadlocked and trade talks in a chokehold, the only solution is a no-disqualification, international slobberknocker inside the squared circle. Forget diplomacy — this one's going to be settled with piledrivers, fisticuffs, and a whole lot of trash talk. The live and streamed event starts at 5:00 pm ET followed by a fan meet and greet. The entire show will stream exclusively and for free on Zone·ify, available on Roku, Fire TV, Google Android TV, Comcast Xfinity TV, Cox Contour TV, Rogers Xfinity TV, Videotron Helix TV, Buckeye and MaxxSouth TV, Smart TVs, mobile devices, and the web. Starting next week, fans can purchase tickets for the live event at In the spirit of unity and impact beyond the ring, proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit nonprofit organizations that support injured veterans and service members in their journey of healing and recovery. By attending The Border Brawl, fans will not only witness an unforgettable night of body slams and border pride — they'll also be supporting real-life warriors who've fought for and served. 'At Zone·ify, we figured if trade negotiations are going to be a circus, we might as well sell tickets,' said Doug Edwards, President of Zone·tv. ''The Border Brawl' is what happens when you give international policy a kick in the a** and let it settle things in the ring. It's absurd, over-the-top, and somehow still makes more sense than real-world diplomacy. We can't wait for fans across North America to witness the madness live on May 25.' It's a trade war grudge match of tariffs, armbars, and slams, wrapped in a 51 st State flag. Team USA brings its swagger, oil, bourbon, and oversized egos, with Team Canada countering with politeness, softwood lumber, beer, and ice-cold vengeance. Only one nation walks away with bragging rights—and the other might get launched over the falls in a barrel. 'The Border Brawl' will include some of the biggest names in professional wrestling, who will be there alongside TNA fan favorites. They include: Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake – WWE Hall of Famer, and the original bad boy of barbershops. Expect snips, smirks, and sharp jabs — verbal and literal. 'The Mountie' Jacques Rougeau – Canada's proudest export with a taser in one hand and the Intercontinental belt in the other. He's not just bringing the law — he is the law. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson – UFC legend. Global superstar. Wild card. If diplomacy had an enforcer, it'd be him. Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank) – The American icon returns ringside with attitude, sparkle, and slaps for anyone underestimating Team USA. The TNA lineup for this exciting event will be announced soon. Zone·ify, available on over 422 million devices and in 16 million Pay TV households, delivers curated live content, FAST channels, and events like nothing else on the digital landscape. Partnering with TNA Wrestling, this event brings together decades of ring drama, nationalist tension, and a shared love of over-the-top theatrics. ABOUT ZONE·IFY Zone·ify is a free, ad-supported streaming platform delivering live events, FAST channels, movies, short-form content, and exclusive programming to audiences across the U.S. and Canada. Available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Comcast, DIRECTV, Cox, Rogers, Bell, mobile devices, and the web, Zone·ify reaches over 422 million consumer devices and 16 million Pay TV households. With 75+ curated channels, a growing slate of live ring sports, and bold original content, Zone·ify is where niche meets mainstream — all in one place, always free. Learn more at A subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. and a division of Anthem Sports Group, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling® is one of the world's top wrestling brands, producing over 200 hours of original content annually and televised in 200 countries including AXS TV in the United States. Founded in 2002, TNA Wrestling's deep library of premium content is streamed across the world on key OTT platforms including Pluto TV, Roku Samsung TV Plus and its own on-demand subscription service TNA+©. TNA Wrestling has a powerful social media presence with over 10 million engaged followers across all major services. Ancillary businesses include live events, merchandise, licensing, and sponsorship.
