Tag: Paramount
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Showtime Will Stop Showing Live Boxing After 37 Years
Today, Paramount announced that after 37 years of showing live boxing, Showtime will exit live sports at the end of 2023. “As we evolve our strategy to more efficiently allocate resources and align our content offering across the business, we’ve made the difficult decision not to move forward with boxing and other content produced by…
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A New South Park Special is Coming As Paramount & Warner Bros. Discovery Are Still Suing Each Other Over ‘South Park’ Streaming Rights
Yesterday, Paramount announced a new South Park special called South Park: Joining the Panderverse that will stream on Parmaount+. This comes as it is still in the middle of a lawsuit with Warner Bros. Discovery over streaming rights to South Park. Back in April, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery sued each other over unpaid streaming…
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5 Cult Classic Comedies to Stream on Paramount+ This October
Cult classic comedies possess a unique charm and wit that continue to draw chuckles across generations. Not all comedy is created equal and these five have endured the test of time to carve out a dedicated fanbase. Each one is unique and each one is on Paramount+ this October. Put your laughing costume on and…
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6 Must-Watch Classic Shows on Paramount+
Paramount+ is a treasure trove of classic television shows, offering a trip down memory lane for fans of all ages. From heartwarming family comedies to mind-bending sci-fi anthologies, the streaming platform has something for everyone. Here are six timeless classics you can’t afford to miss on Paramount Plus: Family Ties (1982-1989) “Family Ties” was more…
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Hollywood Writers Get the AI Protections and Streaming Data They’ve Been Asking For
The Writers Guild of America on Tuesday released the details of its new contract with the studios and the Hollywood writers appeared to get virtually everything they wanted, including better protections against the use of artificial intelligence and more transparency over how well their streaming shows and movies have performed. The new contract, which ends…
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5 Hilarious Comedy Movies On Paramount+ in September 2023
September is back-to-school month for many, but for those with Paramount+, it’s also a chance to take in a fantastic lineup of classic and new comedy movies. From timeless favorites to quirky gems, these are five must-watch comedy movies coming to the Paramount streaming service in September 2023. Elf (2003) “Elf” is more than just…
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Netflix, Max, Disney+ or Hulu: Which Streaming Service Cancels the Most TV Shows?
Netflix has a reputation for axing TV shows after two or three seasons, often to the dismay of fans. But, surprisingly, the streaming service isn’t the worst offender — by a long shot. That’s according to a study conducted by research firm Luminate in partnership with Variety, which counted up the number of cancellations over…
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Local Now Adds 18 Free CBS Channels to Lineup
Local Now struck a deal to launch 18 new free ad-supported streaming channels from CBS. The deal underscores the continued growth of free ad-supported platforms like Local Now, which have exploded in popularity with the continuous rise of subscription streaming services. With many consumers cutting the cord, having access to local channels through streaming platforms…
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Paramount CEO Says Get Ready For More Paramount+ Price Hikes
Paramount is preparing to raise prices again, and according to Chief Executive Bob Bakish, it won’t be the last. “Our plan is to raise prices again – this isn’t our only price increase,” said Bakish at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference on Wednesday. He added, “Whether we do that in ’25 or ’24,…
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How the Cable TV Bundle Could Return in Streaming Form
The rise of cord cutting and streaming services meant consumers finally breaking away from the once-hated cable bundle. But if Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is right, that bundle might return in a new, but familiar, way. Zaslav, who spoke during the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference on Wednesday, didn’t directly address the…