Blue Ant International Inks Content Deal with Pluto TV

Blue Ant International has licensed more than 650 hours of programming to the free streaming service Pluto TV.

Beginning this month, Pluto TV’s audiences will have access to programming from Blue Ant International’s catalog of factual entertainment, specialist factual and documentaries. The programming will be available on Pluto TV’s live, linear channels and via VOD in the U.S., the U.K., LatAm and France.

A highlight from Blue Ant International’s catalog to be available on Pluto TV in the U.S., the U.K. and LatAm territories in both English and Spanish, Pet Heroes showcases real-life stories of animals who exhibit incredible heroic rescues. Additional highlights for English-language audiences include several DIY and home renovation titles starring celebrity designer Sarah Richardson such as Sarah’s House, which shadows her as she completes a full renovation of a fixer-upper and offers tips and tricks along the way. Other decor content includes Design Inc and Candice Tells All, starring design expert Candice Olson.

U.S. Spanish-speaking audiences will also enjoy Pick a Puppy, a look at different dog breeds as families search for the ideal puppy to join their households; Rebel Without a Kitchen, which brings viewers along with Chef Matt Basile as he hits the road to take on local cuisine in unexpected places; and Taste of the Country, starring creative entrepreneur Danielle French who designs and executes rustic-chic dream events at her rural property.

In France, Pluto TV will offer its audiences Dino Hunt, in which the paleontologists use CGI technology to bring dinosaurs “back-to-life”; Donut Showdown and Sugar Showdown, two competition series showcasing confectionery creations; Cabin Truckers, which follows the incredible efforts of a moving team as they haul cabins to remote, picturesque locations; Land Speed Heroes, featuring amateur and professional speed freaks who try to set land speed records on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah; and Backroad Bounty, which follows antique experts Marty and Bam Bam on a tour of undiscovered vintage gems.

Solange Attwood, executive VP of Blue Ant International, said: “Blue Ant International has an expansive and diverse catalog of binge-worthy factual content that complements Pluto TV’s demand for a large pipeline of programming that will meet the needs of its global fanbase. Audiences are moving to AVOD because they want to discover compelling content, free of charge, and this deal highlights what we can offer new platforms, both in quality and scale, as they carve out their programming strategies in 2021.”

Will Gurman, VP of global content partnerships at Pluto TV, said: “Pluto TV is always looking to deliver our audiences world-class premium programming, and this deal with Blue Ant International brings viewers a huge slate of new, compelling factual series and high-impact documentaries—all for free. This multi-territory deal builds on our mission to truly entertain the planet. We are thrilled to expand the Pluto TV portfolio for our U.S. and international audiences, giving them even more choice of premium content.”