# Free TV Streaming Services Filmzie Announced a New Ad-Supported Channel for TCL Smart TVs By Colin Smith | Published 2022-05-04 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filmzie References: [filmzie](https://filmzie.com/) 'Filmzie,' the high-quality worldwide platform for streaming free movies and TV series, has announced a new [free-to-use channel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubi-1) for [TCL Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolby-and-tcl). The service recently released on [Roku](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-howdy) and was received well. Due to this positive reception, the service will now be available on TCL TVs across the United States. Filmzie boasts a broad selection of television series and movies, such as 'Forever Strong' and 'Shadows in the Sun.' Aside from these popular new shows, Filmzie also hosts a wide selection of classics such as 'Style Wars,' a documentary about the rise of Hip Hop culture in New York in the 1970s. Matej Boda, the CEO of Filmzie, noted that, as a company, Filmzie believes in "democratising access and with rising costs, having a new, free way to find entertainment is increasingly important." Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ad-supported Streaming Services:** Opportunity to expand streaming services through ad-supported models for higher accessibility and affordability. - **Platform Expansion:** Opportunity for streaming platforms to expand offerings and partnerships to reach wider audiences. - **Classic Content Revival:** Opportunity for streaming platforms to cater to nostalgia and classic content trends by offering older content on their platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Streaming Services:** Streaming services have the opportunity to fill gaps of accessibility and affordability through ad-supported models and platform expansion. - **Smart TV Manufacturers:** Smart TV manufacturers can benefit from partnerships with streaming platforms to enhance their offering and potentially attract new customers. - **Media Production:** Revival of classic content can lead to new opportunities and revenue streams for media production companies through streaming rights and licensing deals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Family TV Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizio.md) - [Dual-Screen Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telly-tv.md) - [Low-Cost Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-howdy.md) - [Streaming Service Channel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-live.md) - [Free-of-Charge Live Sports Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-sports-channel.md) - [Mobile-Friendly Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilefriendly-streaming.md) - [Ad-Supported FAST Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-tv-1.md) - [Branded Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xumo.md) - [International D2C Content Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flixsnip.md)