PLUTO TV STRENGTHENS ITS NEWS PROGRAMMING OFFERING ACROSS INTERNATIONAL MARKETS WITH THE LAUNCH OF GLOBAL AND LOCAL NEWS CHANNELS

Four FAST channels from CBC/Radio-Canada, CNN International, CNN Fast, and Reuters Are Debuting on Pluto TV to Provide Around-The-Clock Access To News Coverage for Fans Across Europe, the UK, and Canada

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TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2024 /CNW/ -- Pluto TV, a global leader in free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST), announced today the debut of a string of FAST channels dedicated to global and local news coverage across multiple international markets.

FAST channels launching on Pluto TV include four channels from CBC News/Radio-Canada set to launch next month on Pluto TV in Canada, including CBC News Explore, CBC News Toronto, CBC News British Columbia and Radio-Canada Info, providing the latest news from across Canada and around the world; CNN International in UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria and CNN Fast in UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, France, Italy, and Spain; and Reuters FAST channel is now available in Canada, the UK, and the Nordics.

Katrina Kowalski, Senior Vice President, International Content Programming and Acquisitions at Pluto TV commented: "With the debut of CBC/Radio-Canada, CNN Fast, CNN International and Reuters on Pluto TV, we are providing both global and local news coverage to our fans, connecting our audiences with every community they belong to. By expanding our local, geo-targeted news offerings, we ensure our viewers remain updated on the most important global news, but also on what happens within their communities, enhancing their viewing experience with timely content, and getting one step closer to our mission to entertain the planet."

Pluto TV in Canada is adding four channels from CBC/Radio-Canada: 

CBC News Explore - CBC News Explore goes beyond the headlines to offer a deeper dive into the stories and conversations that shape our lives, including daily program About That with Andrew Chang.

CBC News British Columbia and CBC News Toronto - Part of CBC News' expanding lineup of local FAST channels, CBC News BC and CBC News Toronto provide Canadians with 24/7 coverage of major breaking news, weather, headlines, and the local stories that matter to them.

Radio-Canada Info (French language) - The Radio-Canada Information FAST channel offers a lineup of newscasts, features and current affairs shows covering topics ranging from the environment and the arts to sports and social issues, helping viewers understand and keep up with the top stories in French-speaking Canada 

In the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Pluto TV will offer CNN International for the very best in global news alongside a wide range of business, travel, technology, and lifestyle programming from around the world. Ahead of the US election day on 5th November, viewers will be able to follow every twist and turn on the campaign trail during the final critical weeks of the race to the White House. This includes coverage of the ABC News Presidential Debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, which will be simulcast on CNN International at 03.00 CET on 11th September in Europe and replayed at 08:00 and 20:00

CNN Fast, launching in Pluto TV in UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, France, Italy, and Spain, is a curated channel of short-form videos and offers a fresh way for audiences to watch a range of quick-paced, internationally focused CNN content across entertainment, business, sport and major news events. 

In the UK, Nordics and Canada, Reuters will provide the very best in global news coverage. One of the most trusted news sources in the world, Reuters delivers fast, accurate and unbiased news from every corner of the globe. Reuters reporting moves markets, serves the public interest and powers its audience worldwide with global intelligence to make smart decisions.

About Pluto TV

Pluto TV, a Paramount Company, is the leading free streaming television service delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy ® award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels, in partnership with over 400 international media companies, offering a wide array of genres, languages and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids and much more. Pluto TV can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV's growing international footprint extends across four continents and over 35 markets.

SOURCE Pluto TV (Canada)

Laura Heath Potter, Paramount (Canada), [email protected], or Francesca Soffientini, Paramount Global, [email protected]