Tag: Paramount
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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…
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Paramount Reportedly Ends Its Efforts to Sell BET, BET+, & VH1
Since early 2023 we have heard reports that Paramount was looking to sell BET along with BET+ and VH1. Reportedly Paramount wanted more than $3 billion for the bundle of streaming services and TV networks, but now it seems they have decided the deal was not worth it in the end. According to a report…
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Paramount Will Reportedly Sell Simon & Schuster As It Focuses on Its Paramount+ Streaming Service
Paramount Global is once again working with financial advisors to successfully sell Simon & Schuster, the third largest book publisher. This time it looks like the deal may actually happen. In 2020 an attempt to sell Simon & Schuster in a $2.2 billion deal to Penguin Random House was blocked by United States regulators over…