PlutoTV: add missing channels and feeds

[Dum4G]

Adds every missing channel from PlutoTV and appropriate feeds for multiregional channels

Mapping:
https://github.com/iptv-org/epg/tree/master/sites/pluto.tv
Origin country source:
https://privacy.paramount.com/en/controllers-list
Language and category source:
https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/Master_list_of_channels_on_Pluto_TV

Scripts that made it possible:
https://gist.github.com/Dum4G/12cdf96ca7ede5c796c23999babefa96
Diffs for verification:
https://gist.github.com/Dum4G/a989efe790e4732c604aa62513008e8e

[StrangeDrVN]

• We need to consider the fact that Pluto has channels that are not theirs. That's why the PR([pluto] add channels #28409) was restricted to consider Pluto TV in the channel name.

• I'm thinking we add a yes/no column next to channels if they actually belong to Pluto, then we run the script.

• attaching the scripts and csv used
  script: https://gist.github.com/StrangeDrVN/ca8dc21f0dbd9f5cd549b81ed2b052f4
  csv config files: https://gist.github.com/StrangeDrVN/d2f2781a86191cf14c26793551090994

[Dum4G]

• We need to consider the fact that Pluto has channels that are not theirs. That's why the PR([pluto] add channels #28409) was restricted to consider Pluto TV in the channel name.
• I'm thinking we add a yes/no column next to channels if they actually belong to Pluto, then we run the script.
• attaching the scripts and csv used
  script: https://gist.github.com/StrangeDrVN/ca8dc21f0dbd9f5cd549b81ed2b052f4
  csv config files: https://gist.github.com/StrangeDrVN/d2f2781a86191cf14c26793551090994

Yes, that's why most of the channels don't even have Pluto mentions. If we'll ever find out that any channel doesn't belong strictly to Pluto DE we will always be able to remove the owner info automatically. That's also the reason why Pluto is in the name of feeds

[StrangeDrVN]

If we'll ever find out that any channel doesn't belong strictly to Pluto DE we will always be able to remove the owner info automatically. That's also the reason why Pluto is in the name of feeds

That makes sense. But then the issue is, when we modify the channel information especially the country or feed later, correcting the downstream tvg-id/xmltv-id gets annoying.

I also see that there are some entries that are probably duplicates of the original like vevo, xite.

[Dum4G]

If we'll ever find out that any channel doesn't belong strictly to Pluto DE we will always be able to remove the owner info automatically. That's also the reason why Pluto is in the name of feeds

That makes sense. But then the issue is, when we modify the channel information especially the country or feed later, correcting the downstream tvg-id/xmltv-id gets annoying.

I also see that there are some entries that are probably duplicates of the original like vevo, xite.

I'm afraid that's inevitable unless we scrap every known feed for FAST channels and agree on a standard for naming. For the time being I want to acknowledge the existance of those feeds and then we will be able to see inconsistancies

[StrangeDrVN]

I'm seeing many new entries that are already in the database. Eg homeful, vevo, xite, f1channel. It's gonna be a headache removing all these if added hastily.

I'm working on adding Pluto exclusive channels by going through the list manually. Regarding non-Pluto channels, they will have to be added in a different manner since their source countries can vary.

[Dum4G]

So how do we beat that goal?

We may:
Contain a list of already committed Pluto TV feeds
Separate database entries for ease of manual proofreading
Find anomalies, duplicates, agree on standards
When the time comes remove old entries and apply proofreaded feeds and channels

Who's willing to do all of that?

[StrangeDrVN]

check this out. Tried manual selection for us, latam, br, ca. Some info needs to modified. Currently included channels with pluto in their logo. What's your take on this?
https://gist.github.com/StrangeDrVN/308f1aeb9099398ef8a5a53225a23644

[Dum4G]

Some info needs to modified

Was it an automatic approach or done by hand? What kind of info needs assistance?

[StrangeDrVN]

Some info needs to modified

Was it an automatic approach or done by hand? What kind of info needs assistance?

• The selection of channels is done manually and then run through a script to add to the database.
• I mean the script needs to be modified a little to add the correct owner and network details. Should probably add channel website, but if there's multiple feeds then the website is a bit confusing and geo-blocked.
• I'm trying to check press releases for exclusivity and partnership of these channels. Eg Naruto channel is now available on samsungtv+, tcltv+, Amazon etc.
• I'm thinking add channels belonging to paramount for now, since it's the parent and BET, Nickelodeon, VH1 belong to them and their channels seem to be exclusive to Pluto currently.

[StrangeDrVN]

https://gist.github.com/StrangeDrVN/308f1aeb9099398ef8a5a53225a23644

I have updated this gist to include all regions.

[BellezaEmporium]

Run npm run db:validate

db:validate
tsx scripts/commands/db/validate.ts

logos.csv
42895 Feed with channel "PlutoTVCineComedia.us" and id "LATAM" is missing from the feeds.csv

1 error(s)

[StrangeDrVN]

@BellezaEmporium saw French channels with 24/24 in their logo like Enquêtes Criminelles, Les Marseillais. Couldn't find anything online except link to m6.fr service. is it exclusive to France? found another brand called Super! which seems to be related to nick/kids shows in Italy.