Pluto TV comes to Australia with 50 FAST channels via 10 Play

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Paramount Global’s FAST operator Pluto TV is to launch in Australia with more than 50 FAST channels at the end of the month.

Pluto TV ‘s channels will launch on the dedicated Paramount dedicated Australia and New Zealand digital platform 10 Play on 31 August.

The channels will include dedicated programming from Paramount’s brands MTV and Nickelodeon, including South Park, MTV Reality, MTV The Shores, Nick Classics, Nick Toons, I Love Lucy, Happy Days and Dynasty. The FAST platform’s footprint extends across three continents and over 35 markets.

The company recently signed a deal Virgin Media to launch the FAST streaming app on its TV boxes. Virgin Media customers with Virgin TV 360 and Stream can access Pluto TV’s portfolio of TV series and films directly via the set-top box at no extra cost.

Olivier Jollet, EVP and international general manager for Pluto TV said: “These 50 Pluto TV channels represent our first step to engage with Australian audiences and we are happy to mark this milestone by partnering with 10 Play, demonstrating once more the strength of our Paramount ecosystem.

“As pioneers in the FAST industry, we are bringing a new and unique user experience through curated channels dedicated to this market. Our mix of local and international content which matches the needs of our local audiences is what makes Pluto TV so valuable for viewers, clients, and partners across the world.”