Disney inks first AVOD deal with Pluto TV
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Michelle Clancy
| 20 November 2018

Millennial-focussed Pluto TV plans to bring Discovery Networks shows to its free streaming service, thanks to a partnership that marks the content giant’s first AVOD deal.

Pluto TV will offer free streaming of popular shows from the Discovery Networks portfolio, which includes Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, ID, Discovery Life, Science Channel and TLC. This includes select episodes from Discovery Channel’s Misfit Garage, TLC’s Kate Plus 8, Animal Planet’s River Monsters and ID’s Dates from Hell, among others.

“We are thrilled to welcome another world-class media organisation like Discovery to Pluto TV,” said Amy Kuessner, SVP, Content Partnerships, Pluto TV. “Discovery is a renowned leader with premier programming that inspires and entertains all types of audiences. We are excited to introduce Discovery’s award-winning content to our viewers.”

“Having our world-class Discovery content as part of Pluto’s offering reinforces Discovery’s commitment to reach all viewers across all screens, platforms and devices,” added Gabriel Sauerhoff, SVP, Digital Distribution, Discovery. “We are excited to provide audiences another way to access the shows that they love, while also introducing these brands and series to new viewers.”

An exact date for the launch of Discovery on Pluto TV has not been set but is expected in November 2018.