‘Evil,’ ‘SEAL Team’ Officially Leaving CBS for Paramount Plus

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorParamount Plus is busting out the popcorn: The ViacomCBS streamer is stuffing more than 1,000 movie titles into the service this week as it fights for ground in the streaming wars.The new batch of flicks includes “Infinite,” Paramount’s sci-fi thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor and directed by Antoine Fuqua, which will exclusively debut on Paramount Plus this Thursday, June 10, alongside another 1,000-plus movies.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorParamount Plus is gearing up to debut a less-expensive version of the streaming service that includes ads — but the cheaper package will not include access to local CBS stations.On Monday, June 7, ViacomCBS will introduce Paramount Plus Essential, lowering the entry-level price to $4.99 per month. That’s one dollar less than the predecessor CBS All Access plan with commercials.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterParamount Television head Nicole Clemens is seen as the likeliest candidate to oversee Paramount Plus’ content and programming strategy, according to sources familiar with the matter.The move comes after Paramount Plus head of programming Julie McNamara, a 15-year-veteran of ViacomCBS, announced her departure Thursday.Paramount declined to comment.More to come…

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterAfter 15 years at CBS and now ViacomCBS, Paramount Plus head of programming Julie McNamara is departing the company.ViacomCBS President and CEO of streaming Tom Ryan shared the news with staff Thursday, and with a note from McNamara, who called it a “bittersweet moment.”“Working closely with my friend David Stapf, CBS Studios went from being a small boutique studio, to one of the most successful content suppliers in the world,” she wrote.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentThe first slate of Paramount Plus Originals for Latin America will feature new series from “The Hateful Eight’s” Demián Bichir,  “Luis Miguel” lead Diego Boneta, and Brazilian online phenom Porta Dos Fundos, Paramount Plus and ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) announced on Thursday,They also confirmed that new slate of premium original content is set to premiere in Latin America, including Brazil, from early as third quarter 2021.Expanding the

David Boreanaz tells ET.With making the move to Paramount+ for season 5 — not after a special four-episode run on CBS this fall to kick things off — Boreanaz discusses the season closer, that nagging health issue and why he's invigorated by going to streaming. For Jason, he's definitely become a little bit better, more aware of his own pain and struggles that for many years, he's really ignored a lot of stuff.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Infinite,” a sci-fi thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Antoine Fuqua, will arrive on Paramount Plus in time for summer. The film is scheduled to release on June 6.Originally set to premiere theatrically in August, Paramount announced earlier in May that “Infinite” would skip the big screen and debut directly on its budding streaming service.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe long-delayed Tony Awards will air primarily on Paramount Plus on Sept.

Evil is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.

Jesy Nelson has announced that she’s signed her first solo record deal since leaving Little Mix last year.The singer, who left the girl band in December, has secured a deal with Polydor to release music as a solo artist.She wrote on Instagram: “So excited to announce that I’ve signed my first ever solo record deal with Polydor.“This is such a pinch-me moment.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA series adaptation of the “Vampire Academy” novels by Richelle Mead has been ordered to series at Peacock, with Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre attached to write, Variety has learned.The book series is a personal favorite of Plec’s, who is best known for co-developing the CW series adaptation of “The Vampire Diaries.”“Julie Plec created one of the biggest fan-favorite universes with ‘The Vampire Diaries’ and its spin-off series ‘The Originals’ and ‘Legacies,’ and we

Paramount+ and CBS made it official on Tuesday: “Seal Team” and “Evil” will move from the broadcast network to streaming service Paramount+ next season. “Seal Team” will will premiere its fifth season first on CBS in the fall before its move, while “Evil” will debut its long-awaited second season fully on Paramount+.“Clarice,” which was also said to be shifting over to Paramount+, is still in negotiations to complete that move, an individual with knowledge of the talks told TheWrap.

Paramount+, the ViacomCBS streaming service announced Tuesday.

“Evil” could be on the move. The supernatural drama may head from CBS over to Paramount+, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.If it makes the move, it would join “Clarice” and “Seal Team” as CBS dramas to get shifted over to Paramount+.Reps for CBS and Paramount+ declined to comment.“Evil” last aired its first season in 2019.

Robert and Michelle King’s dark and compelling CBS drama Evil is on the move. According to sources, negotiations are underway for the serialized show to relocate from the linear network to ViacomCBS streamer Paramount+.

Kate Aurthur editorCBS’ “Evil” plan is to move the supernatural drama to streamer Paramount Plus, multiple sources tell Variety.Ahead of CBS’ upfront presentation to advertisers and the press on Wednesday, sources expect that “Evil” will join “SEAL Team” and “Clarice” on ViacomCBS’ streaming service, which relaunched in March.

Antonio Ferme editorParamount Plus announced that the fifth season of “The Good Fight” will premiere on June 24. Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode season will be available to stream weekly on Thursdays.In the fifth season, Diane (Christine Baranski) is forced to question whether it’s appropriate for her to help run an African American law firm with Liz (Audra McDonald) after the firm loses two top lawyers.

shortened fourth season due to the pandemic, kicks things off for season 5 on Paramount+ on Thursday, June 24, the ViacomCBS streaming service announced Monday.In the 16-second teaser announcing the show's return, the Reddick Boseman Lockhart (RBL) law firm has been empty for a prolonged period of time, with sheets draped over pieces of furniture and no one in sight — an eerie sight to behold. But when a phone rings, someone peels off the linen to answer the phone.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe multi-cam comedies “United States of Al” and “B Positive” have been renewed for second seasons at CBS.Both shows hail from Chuck Lorre Productions, which has three other shows on CBS at present. That includes the Allison Janney led multi-cam “Mom,” which recently ended after eight seasons.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBoth “All Rise” and “The Unicorn” have been canceled at CBS after two seasons each.