Paramount-owned FAST platform Pluto TV and Just For Entertainment Distribution have announced a deal to bring the Just For Laughs FAST Channel to Canada, LatAm, Brazil, France, Italy, and the Nordic countries.
Based on the widely-distributed Canadian franchise, the dialogue-free Just for Laughs GAGS channel offers “hilarious pranks, timeless humor, and laugh-out-loud moments that appeal to all ages”. Kat Kowalski, SVP content strategy & acquisitions, Pluto TV International said: “Canadian content travels the globe so well. Pluto TV viewers love a good laugh, and through Canada’s JFE Distribution we are so happy to bring the Just For Laughs Channel to the FAST world through our platform.”
Alex Avon (chief revenue & strategy officer, Just For Entertainment Distribution) stated: “JFE Distribution is thrilled to announce our continuing expansion, now with our FAST deal with Pluto TV in several territories. Placing our content on new channels helps with our mission of ‘’keeping the world feeling good’ with the best programming.”
Carlos Pacheco (director of monetisation & OTT at Just For Entertainment Distribution) added: “Our new partnership with Pluto TV further exemplifies our unique standing as an independent producer and publisher by expanding our content into even more markets. We’re especially proud to bring Just for Laughs’ first FAST channel in the Canadian market with Pluto TV.”
Pluto TV has pioneered the FAST space and currently has partnerships with over 400 international media companies. It offers a wide array of genres, languages and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle and kids.
