Pokémon FAST Channel Coming to Pluto TV

5 hours ago Jamie Stalcup
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WildBrain has teamed with Pluto TV to launch the first-ever single-IP Pokémon FAST channel on October 22.

The channel will provide fans with a curated stream of episodes across 22 seasons of the original animated Pokémon series. Its launch follows the recent agreement WildBrain signed with The Pokémon Company International to be the sole distributor of the single-IP Pokémon channel, with the rights to sell direct advertising inventory for Pokémon channels through its media solutions team.

October 22 will also see the launch of two new FAST channels on Pluto TV, Strawberry Shortcake & Friends and Go Go Gadget! The channels will feature other popular brands aside from their eponymous ones, including Rainbow Ruby, Madeline and more on Strawberry Shortcake & Friends and Ripley’s Believe it or Not!, Archie, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Brothers and more on Go Go Gadget!

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“This partnership with Pluto TV marks a milestone as we launch the first-ever single-IP FAST channel for the iconic Pokémon brand,” said Lara Ilie, VP of AVOD and FAST at WildBrain. “FAST presents an ideal opportunity to grow audiences for brands like Pokémon—ones with deep content libraries that are loved by kids and families around the world. We’re thrilled to work with Pluto TV to share Pokémon, along with Strawberry Shortcake and Inspector Gadget, with their community of fans.”

“We’re proud to be the exclusive launch partner for the first-ever single-IP Pokémon FAST channel, alongside iconic brands like Strawberry Shortcake and Inspector Gadget,” said Kevin Sullivan, VP of content partnerships at Pluto TV. “This collaboration not only expands our family-friendly content but also allows parents to introduce their childhood favorites to a new generation. At Pluto TV, we’re dedicated to delivering timeless stories that resonate with audiences of all ages, creating shared experiences for families, and offering television for the kid at heart. By making beloved characters such as this accessible to everyone, anytime, and completely free, we continue to solidify Pluto TV as the go-to destination for the best in entertainment.”