‘Iron Chef,’ ‘Forensic Files’ Among FAST Channels in Radial-Telus Canada Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Radial Entertainment has secured a licensing agreement with Telus Communications to bring five fan-favorite FAST channels to the telecom giant’s streaming platforms in Canada.

The deal makes Radial’s “Iron Chef,” “Forensic Files,” “Hot Ones,” “Unsolved Mysteries” and “Untold Stories of the ER” channels available on Telus TV and Stream+, comprising more than 910 hours of content. The channels launched on the Telus TV+ app for all Optik TV and Stream+ subscribers at no additional cost.

“We’re thrilled to make these highly popular FAST channels available to Canadian audiences at Telus and enhance their fast-growing Connected TV and streaming business,” said Daniel Gagliardi, executive VP of North American digital distribution at Radial Entertainment. “Partnering with Telus, a communications technology powerhouse serving millions of Canadians, allows us to leverage our FAST expertise on a scale that will truly transform how audiences discover and enjoy premium content.”

The channels are featured in the Free Streaming Channels section and channel guide on Telus’ platforms, which currently offer more than 70 FAST channels to subscribers.

The deal was negotiated by Jenna Pascuzzo, director of North American digital distribution at Radial Entertainment, with Michael Smith of Warburn Consulting advising, alongside Telus Communications.

Radial Entertainment is a newly formed global entertainment company operating the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands, backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. The company’s library contains more than 70,000 movies and episodes across genres including true crime, reality, animation, action, westerns, medical, food and horror. Paramount Global alum Jeff Shultz will take charge as CEO from Jan. 1, 2026.

Telus operates in more than 45 countries and generates over $20 billion in annual revenue, serving more than 20 million customer connections.