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VICE DISTRIBUTION SECURES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PLUTO TV

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LONDON, APRIL 2021 - VICE Distribution, the global distribution division of Group, has secured a new partnership with Pluto TV in the US for 215+ hours of premium non-scripted programming. The content will be featured and programmed across multiple Pluto TV channels including Spike Pluto TV, Logo Pluto TV, Pluto TV Pro Wrestling, Food TV, Pluto TV Lives, Pluto TV Travel, Pluto TV True Crime, as well as available on-demand.

The selection of programming from across VICE Media Group includes true crime, factual documentary, entertainment and lifestyle. Pluto TV will launch library titles including the frst two seasons of and Cyberwar, the frst season of The Devil You Know, Black Market and I Was A Teenage Fellon, as well as past series of F*** That’s Delicious, Gaycation, Weediquette and Hate Thy Neighbour. All titles originally aired on VICE TV.

Bea Hegedus, Global Head of Distribution, VICE Media Group, said: ‘This significant partnership signals our commitment to the accelerating AVOD space as we continue to diversify our distribution strategy. We’re excited to be joining Pluto TV’s lineup of world-leading content creators and bring Vice’s distinctive and bold programming to new audiences across the US.”

“Pluto TV consistently works to bring our audiences the best selection of premium, hand-curated programming, and this partnership with VICE Distribution will add the captivating content that has made VICE a globally-respected brand,” said Amy Kuessner, SVP Content Partnerships, Pluto TV. “Our audience can access this unique slate of new content that ranges from true crime to lifestyle entertainment and beyond — all for free.”

VICE Distribution launched in Summer 2020 and has a catalogue of over 1000 hours of programming created across VICE Media Group. VICE Distribution recently announced partnerships with Discovery+, SBS Australia and Hulu. VICE Distribution holds further content partnerships with in , AMC International in Iberia and Hulu in Japan.

ENDS ABOUT VICE MEDIA GROUP VICE Media Group is the world’s largest independent youth media company. Launched in 1994, VICE has ofces in 35 cities across the globe with a focus on fve key businesses: VICE.com, an award-winning international network of digital content; VICE STUDIOS, a feature flm and television production studio; VICE TV, an Emmy-winning international television network; a Peabody award-winning NEWS division with the most Emmy-awarded nightly news broadcast; and VIRTUE, a global, full-service creative agency with 25 ofces around the world. VICE Media Group’s portfolio includes Refnery29, the leading global media and entertainment company focused on women; PULSE Films, a London-based next-generation production studio with outposts in , New York, Paris and ; and i-D, a global digital and quarterly magazine defning and contemporary culture.

ABOUT PLUTO TV Pluto TV, a ViacomCBS 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 companies. Named by Fast Company as one of 2020’s Most Innovative Companies, Pluto TV has a global audience of over 43 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 ofces across the , Europe and Latin America.