Nova Scotia Buzz
A new streaming just launched in Canada and and you may want to cut the cable cord. The service’s name is Pluto TV and you can add it to your favourite device or television.
Pluto TV Canada includes more than 100 curated channels plus more than 20,000 hours of content, all for free on the device of your choosing. How do they deliver the television for free? Much like the television you already pay for, there are advertisements that run during programming.
Pluto TV isn’t new to the business, they have 68 million monthly active users, who have streamed over 4.8 billion viewing hours of content across 30+ countries spanning three continents.
“I am thrilled to officially introduce Pluto TV to Canadian audiences, bringing them a fantastic lineup that combines the best of Corus’ Canadian content, Paramount’s deep library and more than 100 third-party partners.” said Olivier Jollet, Executive Vice President & International General Manager for Pluto TV.
You can also tune in www.pluto.tv
Here’s what you can watch according to Pluto TV:
Channels that Deliver Content That Entertains
CLASSICS:
From classic sitcoms like Happy Days to the heart-pounding action of the original Mission Impossible, beloved classic titles find their home on the service with channels dedicated to the original The Love Boat, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Andy Griffith Show, and The Carol Burnett Show alongside the curated channel Pluto TV Retro Crime Drama which brings back the original Perry Mason, Matlock, Hawaii Five-0 and more.
CRIME:
Crime audiences can stream chilling tales and investigations on Crime channels including Pluto TV Crime Drama which features hits like Elementary and Hawaii Five-0, the CSI Channel which features episodes from the CSI Franchise, and single-series channels featuring round the clock episodes of shows like, NCIS, 48 Hours, Forensic Files, Unsolved Mysteries and more.
DRAMA:
Drama fans can now tune in to curated channels like Pluto TV Courtroom featuring episodes from JAG, Judging Amy and Instinct, or the Nonstop Drama Channel which features Canadian hits from Corus like Departure and Private Eyes. Other drama single-series channels include Beverly Hills 90210, Baywatch, Dynasty, and Shameless UK among others.
MOVIES:
Movie lovers can tune into numerous channels organized by genre, including romance, drama, comedy and action. Showcasing some of the most entertaining movie titles of all time, such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Wayne’s World, Grease, Terms of Endearment and Gladiator there is truly a movie channel for everyone.
HOLIDAY:
Just in time for the holidays, Canadians can tune into the Christmas 365 channel, where every day is Christmas with feel-good, heart-warming holiday movies no matter the season.
COMEDY:
For viewers who are after a laugh, there is the Pluto TV Comedy Channel as well as a number of channels dedicated to contemporary fan-favorite titles including South Park, Frasier, Cheers, Family Ties, King of Queens and more.
REALITY:
From The Drew Barrymore Show to The Judge Judy Channel, Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen to Fear Factor, there is no shortage of exciting content when it comes to entertainment and reality.
KIDS:
Additionally, there are endless channels for kids and families to enjoy including Nick Jr. Pluto TV, featuring Blues Clues and Wallykazam!, Preschool Pals, Preschool Play and Nick Pluto TV featuring programming for bigger kids like iCarly and Victorious, as well as channels centered on titles including Totally Turtles dedicated to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as Dora TV, Ryan & Friends and more.
SPORTS & GAMING:
Pluto TV also caters to those with specific interests. Sports fans can tune in to BelN SPORTS XTRA, World Poker Tour and MAV TV Select, while gamers can access content that celebrates the most-beloved videogames, such as Gameplay: Call of Duty, Gameplay: Fortnite and Gameplay: Roblox.
Canadian Content
Pluto TV in Canada will proudly feature more than 30 channels dedicated to some of the most iconic Canadian content with six Home & DIY channels featuring household names like Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, Sarah Richardson, Sebastian Clovis and Scott McGillivray, four Food channels that feature Canadian celebrity chefs like Anna Olson and Lynn Crawford, five Kids Channels that feature Canadian darlings like Max and Ruby and Franklin, iconic series like Degrassi: The Next Generation, and 14 National and Local news & opinion channels delivering Canadian newscasts from coast to coast.
HOME & DIY (Canadian):
For those into Home & DIY, Pluto TV offers curated channels like Home Outside, Reno & Flip, Fixers & Flippers, Reno Duo, and In the Market, which feature the best lifestyle content from Corus including Bryan Inc., Property Brothers, Love It or List It, Sarah Off the Grid, Home to Win and so much more.
FOOD (Canadian):
Pluto TV also caters to foodies, with channels including Ready, Set, Bake!, Kitchen Battles, Nonstop Chop and Snackable Adventures chalk full of delicious hits like Chopped Canada, Bake with Anna Olson, Carnival Eats and Iron Chef Canada.
LIVE NEWS & OPINION PROGRAMMING (Canadian):
Canadian viewers will also have access to around-the-clock local Global News channels from Toronto, Montreal, B.C., Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Kingston, Lethbridge, Okanagan, Peterborough, Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon. National news channels are also now streaming on Pluto TV Canada, including Global News National, together with international news channels like CBS News and Cheddar News.
