‘South Park’ gets special channels within Pluto TV

PARK LIFE

Paramounts Pluto TV is launching a “South Parkcategory, dedicated to the long-running satirical cartoon series, within the free, ad-supported streaming television service.

The “South Park” category includes a main “South Park” channel, available in all international markets where Pluto TV is present, as well as a series of “South Park” themed channels in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Canada , Italy, Spain, Brazil, Latin America and Australia. This contains a selection of ‘South Park’ episodes dedicated to the theme of the month. These markets will also feature a range of channels individually dedicated to specific characters from the series.

The series, co-created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, has proven to be a key driver for Pluto TV in international markets. By 2023, “South Park” was consistently among the top 10 series in every Pluto TV market. It reached number 1 in Canada, France and Italy. In Britain, ‘South Park’ launched on PlutoTV in late 2023 and immediately joined the country’s top five series.

Build on MTV Entertainment Studios’ expanded deal with Parker and Stone, “South Park” has been extended Comedy Central through 2027, bringing the cable channel’s longest-running scripted series into an unprecedented 30th season. The first six original ‘South Park’ events made for streaming will take place exclusively Biggest+.

HOWZAT

Banijay Asia And Sporty over have agreed a partnership aimed at creating content that combines cricket and entertainment. Cricket is the dominant sport in India and, along with films, has shaped media trends as the media industry transitions from conventional formats to digital. It follows the recent launch of Banijay Sports, which aims to operate in the ‘sportstainment’, documentary and digital sectors through partnerships, content investments and mergers and acquisitions.

“My journey in the sport and my passion for cricket has always been about pushing boundaries. Partnering with Banijay Asia is an exciting new chapter that allows us to combine cricket with entertainment in unique and exciting ways, said former cricketer, commentator and national coach: Ravi Shastriwho is now also the founder and director of Sporting Beyond.

“By combining Ravi’s extensive cricket expertise with our innovative content creation capabilities, we aim to deliver unparalleled cricket entertainment experiences. This partnership with Sporting Beyond will create a new and unique story in cricket entertainment in India and around the world,” said Deepak DharFounder and Group CEO of Banijay Asia.