Pluto TV Deal with Alliance / Distribution Solutions

Distribution Solutions, a division of Alliance Entertainment, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Pluto TV to begin content distribution through their industry-leading free streaming television service across the US.

“We are excited to partner with Pluto TV,” stated Ben Means, President of Distribution Solutions. “Through this partnership, premium independent content from our label partners will be available to their impressive audience of 52 million monthly active users.”

Over 450 hours of content from Distribution Solutions’ label partners will be available for streaming on Pluto TV, curated to plug into the Pluto TV channels that viewers turn to for their favorite entertainment genres.

Notable titles coming to Pluto TV include family favorites (The Cat in the Hat, Benji), cult classics (Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), the Andy Sidaris films and Gumby), true crime (Becoming Evil docuseries), and recent indie horror hits (Hostile, Open 24 Hours).

“We are thrilled to welcome Alliance Entertainment and its expansive collection of top-quality content to the world of Pluto TV,” said Will Gurman, VP Global Content Partnerships for Pluto TV. “With this partnership, we look forward to bringing our viewers an even wider array of genres and programming to lean back and enjoy, ranging from reality to history, kids content, and more — all for free.”

Content from Distribution Solutions will begin appearing on Pluto TV channels starting Fall 2021. Pluto TV is available anywhere you can stream content – mobile, desktop, smart TVs, and more.

About Pluto TV                                                                           

Pluto TV, a Viacom CBS Company, is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live and original channels and thousands of on-demand movies in partnership with major TV networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies. Pluto TV has a global audience of nearly 52 million monthly active users and an international footprint that spans three continents and 25 countries throughout the US, Europe and Latin America.

Pluto TV is available on all mobile, web and connected TV streaming devices where millions tune in each month to watch premium news, TV shows, movies, sports, lifestyle, and trending digital series. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV has offices across the United States, Europe and Latin America. 

For more information, visit www.pluto.tv.

About Distribution Solutions                                                   

Distribution Solutions, a division of Alliance Entertainment, is the largest aggregator and downstream distributor of independent film labels in North America. We are a premier partner for home entertainment sales and distribution, with capabilities including Physical Distribution, Digital Sales/Delivery, and SVOD/Linear Licensing for over 60 content providers, including Mill Creek Entertainment, RLJ Entertainment, and Cinedigm.

Distribution Solutions offers comprehensive in-house Post-Production Services, Consumer Marketing, Design Services, and Turnkey Operations Management—everything it takes to set our partners up for success.

For more information, visit www.ds.aent.com.

About Alliance Entertainment                                                 

Alliance Entertainment is the largest wholesale distributor of physical home entertainment consisting of audio and video software in the United States, as well as newly added video games, selling to mass merchant retail, brick and mortar stores, internet retailers, independent store owners offering vendor-managed or 3PL services.

With more than thirty years of distribution experience, Alliance Entertainment serves customers of every size, providing a robust suite of services to resellers and retailers worldwide.

Alliance Entertainment is a One-Stop solution for all entertainment product needs. As a solutions-based operation, Alliance Entertainment drives sales for companies with unparalleled selection and cost-efficient processing. Alliance Entertainment is headquartered in Sunrise, FL, with offices located throughout the U.S.

Visit http://www.aent.com for additional information on Alliance Entertainment.

Media Inquiries: Allie Mosley

Mail Order Catalog Day! (Yes, it’s a thing!)

Happy National Mail Order Catalog Day!

This unofficial holiday commemorates the day in 1872 when American entrepreneur Aaron Montgomery Ward sent out the first modern mail order catalog to customers in Chicago

You might be surprised to know that even with the rise of eCommerce, catalog sales are alive and well, generating about $125 billion in annual revenue. 12 billion catalogs are mailed, and 90 million Americans purchase from catalogs annually.

For traditionalists and collectors who enjoy a more specialized browsing experience, catalogs are just the ticket. (After all, with thousands of movies of all genres available, finding favorite film genres online can be a bit overwhelming.) Catalogs provide an assortment of products carefully chosen by content experts, can highlight focused products, and make browsing and shopping a breeze.

Alliance Entertainment’s catalog retailer, Direct-To-U (DTU),  boasts several brands (Critic’s Choice, Movies Unlimited, TCM, Collector’s Choice), each offering carefully curated products and promotions for their customers. 

Catalog shoppers really connect with physical products like DVDs and Blu-ray, and the team at Distribution Solutions ensures that our label partners’ releases are included in the DTU catalogs that fit their audience.

Shipping more than 8.8 MILLION catalogs annually, DTU is an essential and fabulous partner!

Slow down and doing the analog way…sign-up for our mail order catalogs Critics’ Choice VideoMovies Unlimited, or TCM Shop for a curated selection of movies…and music fans can join the fun at Collectors’ Choice  

Happy Browsing!