Pluto TV inks new deal with NBCU

Pluto TV has entered into a new partnership with NBCUniversal (NBCU) Global TV Distribution to bring a variety of comedy, dramedy, science fiction and action series to viewers in the UK and Canada.

In Canada, Pluto TV will show all seasons of will and grace as the centerpiece of the More Pluto TV comedy channel, alongside comedies like Becker, wing And Dear John.

In the UK, Pluto brings TV Psych to his brand new Pluto TV comedy drama channel. All seasons Psych will be available for free on Pluto TV on the channel, which also shows light-hearted action dramas like Scorpio and comedies like The Millers And The odd couple.

Pluto TV is also launching two new dedicated channels in the UK and Canada: Pluto TV 80s Action – with hits like The A Team, Knight rider And MiamiVice– and Pluto TV Sci-Fi – known in the UK as the Pluto TV Sci-Fi series, which features, among other things, the following Quantum Leap, Slider And Battlestar Galactica.

Olivier Jollet, Executive VP and International General Manager at Pluto TV, said: “Partnerships are our superpower, and working with industry leaders like NBCUniversal not only brings iconic titles to our platform, but also helps strengthen the FAST business and provides our Fans access the content they love. With our audience in the UK and Canada having a strong affinity for comedy, we are delighted to be able to deliver a treasure trove of comedic content.”

Rob Bell, executive vice president of digital sales and global content strategy at NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, said: “We are excited to expand our partnership with Pluto TV and bring NBCU's fantastic, popular series to their viewers.”