Comcast is in advanced talks to acquire advertising-supported video streaming firm Xumo, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.
Pierluigi Gazzolo to lead VIMN’s OTT and Studio businesses
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) appointed Pierluigi Gazzolo, currently president of VIMN Americas and EVP of Nickelodeon International, as president of OTT International and Viacom International Studios (VIS).
PlutoTV launches four Christmas channels
Pluto TV is launching four new seasonal Pop-Up channels: Pluto TV Christmas, Fireplace, Holiday Lights and Pluto TV Mistletoe are now available in the UK.
Three CBS channels launch on Pluto TV in the US
Pluto TV and CBS Interactive announced three additional channels are launching on the leading free streaming television service.
Vevo partners with Pluto TV
The all-premium music video platform Vevo is now available on Pluto TV.
Pluto added to Android devices
Pluto TV has launched a dedicated app for Android powered tablets, mobile devices and Android TV in the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Pluto TV added to Apple devices in UK & German-speaking markets
Pluto TV is making itself available on Apple TV and mobiles in the UK, Germany and Austria. The micro TV service is also launching in Switzerland for the first time.
Pluto TV launches SpongeBob and MTV The Hills channels
Pluto TV has launched three new linear channels in Germany and Austria, drawn from the entertainment brand portfolio of parent company Viacom.
Pluto TV Latino launches in the US
Pluto TV has launched Pluto TV Latino, a new, dedicated category debuting on the platform featuring a suite of linear Spanish and Portuguese-language channels.
My5 to distribute Pluto TV channels
Three Pluto TV channels will be distributed via Channel 5’s VOD service My5.