Those who were disappointed to learn that FilmStruck, the streaming service aimed at classic movie buffs and cinephiles, was doing into the ditch, will be pleased to learn that the folks at Criterion are here to help ease the sting a bit. The company has announced the Criterion Channel, a new "freestanding" streaming service, is set to launch in spring 2019. The service will grant subscribers access to their library of classic titles, in addition to specific programming and curated collections. The company had this to say in their announcement.
Criterion Announces New Streaming Service to Replace FilmStruck
The Criterion Collection will be made available via a new streaming service for movie buffs next year, taking the place of the recently defunct FilmStruck.
