Pluto TV Adds OUTtv PROUD AND SHADES OF BLACK

Pluto TV, the leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, and Fuse Media a Latino owned entertainment company are launching OUTtv.

Fuse Media exists to empower, celebrate and amplify young multicultural voices. The two companies have secured the first North American distribution deal for OUTtv Proud launching on the service today.

In addition, the companies announced Shades of Black to Pluto TV Canada, streaming later this month on the service.

The OUTtv Proud channel, makes its worldwide debut on Pluto TV Canada. OUTtv super-serves 2SLGBTQ+ audiences with a blend of rising stars and top talent in truly original programming. With an extensive collection of OUTtv’s original series, documentaries, films and specials which are custom-made to entertain, advocate for and galvanize global queer audiences, the channel launches with more than 400 hours of content. OUTtv Proud is a partnership between Fuse Media and OUTtv, the world’s first 2SLGBTQ+ network and streaming service.

The Shades of Black Channel celebrates Black culture with high-calibre stars and captivating stories. What matters –on your block and worldwide – comes together on Shades of Black with an exclusive collection of studio and independent films, scripted and reality series, powerful documentaries, and specials that authentically represent global Black culture. Shades of Black is a partnership between Cinedigm, Quincy Newell’s TwentyOne14 Media and Fuse Media.

Diverse Representation

“Paramount has a long-standing commitment to increasing diverse representation, both onscreen and off,” said Katrina Kowalski, Vice President of Content, Pluto TV and Paramount+ in Canada. “This partnership speaks to our commitment, while also enhancing Pluto TV’s already vast channel lineup. We are proud to expand our library of hit shows and films to offer these new channels – OUTtv Proud and Shades of Black – exclusively to Canadians, completely free.”

“The response to Fuse Media’s FAST channels from distributors around the globe has been tremendous,” said Fuse Media Chairman & CEO, Miguel Roggero. “Shades of Black continues to connect with viewers, surpassing one billion minutes watched in 2022; and we are excited to grow the audience for our newest offering, OUTtv Proud. The success of our DEI-focused FAST channels shows that content that entertains and empowers knows no boundaries.”

“We are proud of our reputation for truly original LGBTQ+ programming and always strive to make our content available to audiences everywhere,” said Brad Danks, OUTtv CEO.  “OUTtv Proud will increase distribution and discovery of our series, documentaries and films even further.”

Check out the OUTtv site here.

Pluto TV launched in Canada on December 1, 2022, offering 100+ channels and more than 20,000 hours of FREE content. This was the strongest launch content offering of any international market, fueled by Paramount, Corus and third-party content.

Pluto TV has been embraced by Canadians. Since its launch, it was the most downloaded app on Android and in the top 5 most downloaded applications. Pluto TV is available for free, with no registration required.

Canadian users can watch Pluto TV via web at www.pluto.tv. You can also watch via the Pluto TV app available across most stream devices and Google Play.