Love Nature and Homeful launch as dedicated FAST channels on Pluto TV in the U.S.; Pluto TV licenses hundreds of hours of programming from Blue Ant Studios’ catalogue for VOD
(Cannes, FR – October 22, 2024) – International production studio, rights business and channel operator, Blue Ant Media announced today that it has agreed to a multi-faceted partnership with Pluto TV, which includes the launch of two Blue Ant-owned and operated FAST channels, Love Nature and Homeful, and a multi-genre content licensing package for the free streaming platform in the U.S. The deal showcases Blue Ant Media’s combined channels and distribution capability with a diverse range of content solutions for its audiences ranging from curated channels to on-demand programming for Pluto TV’s U.S. audiences. The deal marks the first Blue Ant Media FAST channel launch on Pluto TV in the U.S., expanding their existing channel partnership across Canada, the UK, Latam and EMEA for channels, Homeful, HauntTV, NatureTime, Declassified, Love Pets and Total Crime; and significantly builds on their prior content licensing partnership in the US. Julio Sobral, SVP Channel Distribution, Blue Ant Media and Bryan Gabourie, SVP, International Sales & Partnerships, Blue Ant Studios, worked in collaboration across channels and content distribution to broker this expanded partnership with Pluto TV.
“The launch of Love Nature and Homeful on Pluto TV in the U.S. marks an important milestone for these premium brands as we expand their footprint across an even larger, engaged streaming audience in this key market,” says Carlyn Staudt, EVP, Global Channels and Streaming, Blue Ant Media. “We’re thrilled to grow our existing global partnership with Pluto TV as a significant platform in the success of our global channels strategy.”
“Blue Ant Media’s expanded partnership with Pluto TV showcases the many advantages the company brings to the table, across its studios and global channels divisions, in creating custom solutions for platforms,” says Mark Bishop, co-president, Blue Ant Studios. “Growing the scope and volume of the content licensing package from Blue Ant Studios allows us to offer a wider variety of content across third party programming and our own productions, to Pluto TV’s engaged audiences.”
Blue Ant Media’s FAST channels, Love Nature and Homeful will launch on Pluto TV in the U.S. later this Fall.
Love Nature’s line up of award-winning wildlife and nature programming includes: Wildlife ER (6 x 60’), a heartwarming series that follows dedicated professionals and volunteers on the front lines of rescuing and caring for sick and injured wild animals in Australia’s busiest wildlife hospital; New Kids in the Wild (5 x 60’), a fascinating look at the first crucial months in the lives of five baby animals; and Battle of the Alphas (12 x 30’), which explores the science behind animal conflict, from turf wars to mating mayhem as animals go head to head in an epic battle for supremacy. Additional Love Nature originals coming to the channel later this year include: the third season of fan-favorite series, Orangutan Jungle School (6 x 60), which follows the continuing journey of orphaned orangutans at a unique forest school in Borneo as they learn the skills they need to live in the wild and Macaque Island (3 x 60), an up-close look at three distinct tribes of long-tailed macaques living in Singapore’s hilltop forest, and the devoted conservationists working to preserve the species, revealing a fascinating saga about the complex social network of the macaques who are thriving in Singapore’s urban environment.
Homeful features notable real estate, renovation and transformation series and is home to TV reno celebrity, Mike Holmes’ iconic catalog of inspiring home series and specials such as Holmes on Homes (Seasons 1-7) and Holmes Makes it Right (Seasons 1 & 2). Additional Homeful programming highlights include: Build Your Dream Home in the Country (10 x 60), in which building guru, Mark Millar helps families bring their dream homes to life; Dream Listings: Byron Bay (8 x 60), which follows top Australian agents as they make A-listers’ property dreams come true; and Filthy Garden SOS (6 x 60), a look at how pro gardeners help desperate homeowners save their out-of-control gardens.
Blue Ant Media is a privately held, international production studio and rights business and channel operator. The company’s studio creates and distributes a premium slate of programming, in all content genres, for streaming and broadcasting platforms around the world. Blue Ant Media also operates free streaming and pay TV channels under several media brands internationally, including Love Nature, Cottage Life, Smithsonian Channel Canada, BBC Earth Canada, HauntTV, Homeful, Total Crime, Declassified, Love Pets and Love Drama. Blue Ant Media is headquartered in Toronto, with six international offices in Los Angeles, New York, Singapore, London, Washington and Sydney. blueantmedia.com
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