Kill Tony Inks Deal With Fox's Red Seat Ventures for Streaming and Ads
The Hollywood Reporter • • technology
Key Points:
- Fox's Red Seat Ventures is expanding into stand-up comedy and live entertainment through a multiyear deal with the comedy show Kill Tony, hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe.
- Red Seat Ventures will manage advertising sales for Kill Tony across video and audio platforms and distribute the show on Fox’s streaming services Tubi and Fox One, with an ad-free version on the Supercast podcast subscription platform.
- Kill Tony, filmed at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas, blends stand-up, improv, and comedy roasts, featuring guest comedians judging aspiring stand-ups, and has previously secured a deal with Netflix for special episodes.
- This partnership marks Red Seat Ventures' significant entry into comedy content, complementing its existing portfolio focused on political commentary and true crime, with plans to broaden Kill Tony’s audience and monetization opportunities.
- Fox acquired Red Seat Ventures last year, integrating it into the Tubi Media Group, and Red Seat recently acquired Supercast, enhancing its capabilities in creator services and subscription content.
