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31.01.2023 - 00:27 / deadline.com
Showtime will no longer be a standalone brand.
Paramount Global revealed that the company is rebranding the premium cable network as “Paramount+ with Showtime” as part of a wide-ranging change that also brings the two brands together in the streaming world.
Later this year, Showtime, which already went through major changes last year with the departure of David Nevins, will become Paramount+ with Showtime across both linear and streaming. Showtime content will then be available on Paramount+’s premium tier. This move applies only in the U.S.
Chris McCarthy will continue to lead the Showtime studio and oversee network operations for the linear channel and will work closely with Tom Ryan, who will oversee the Paramount+ with Showtime streaming business.
McCarthy told staff in a note seen by Deadline that he will explain what the changes mean for the company in a town hall on February 23.
As part of the changes, the company will “divert investment away from areas that are underperforming” and that account for “less than 10% of our views”.
“We have already begun conversations with our production partners about what content makes sense moving forward and which shows have franchise potential,” McCarthy said (read full notes below).
This has led to the cancellation of shows such as Three Women, which has completed but not aired, Let The Right One In and American Gigolo.
Paramount boss Bob Bakish said, “Showtime has captivated audiences for decades with ambitious original series that defined premium content and fandom. Its name will always stand for critically acclaimed, groundbreaking entertainment and creative excellence. Now, with Showtime’s content integrated into our flagship streaming service, and select Paramount+
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