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)