Seth Rogen videogame documentary to premiere on CBS All Access
“Console Wars” illustrates the 1990s-era business battle between Nintendo and Sega.
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Paramount Global ($PARA) is a multinational broadcast, cable and streaming television corporation based in New York City. It is the successor to the CBS Corporation and Viacom, Inc. Paramount Global operates the CBS broadcast network, CBS Sports, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Pluto TV, Paramount Plus, Showtime, Australia’s Network 10, Channel 5 UK and around two dozen local CBS broadcast stations in major American markets. Prior to February 2022, Paramount Global was known as ViacomCBS.
Streaming service backed by Tyler Perry crosses 1 million subscribers, report says
A streaming service backed by Tyler Perry Studios has crossed 1 million subscribers, according to a report.
ViacomCBS taps former IBM exec to lead media, streaming initiatives
ViacomCBS has tapped former IBM executive Babs Rangaiah to lead its media initiatives at the company.
Apple takes on HBO Max with CBS All Access, Showtime bundle
For the first time, Apple is offering a streaming television bundle that combines several offerings into one budget package.
ViacomCBS could relaunch All Access as Paramount Plus, report says
The relaunched CBS All Access service could bear the name of the company’s blockbuster film studio and television production arm, the Financial Times says.
Philo insulated from effects of ViacomCBS merger for now
A blockbuster merger between Viacom Corporation and CBS Corporation will not impact Philo’s ability to carry Viacom-operated cable networks for at least another year.
Showtime, BET join forces for new cable multiplex channel
The new multiplex network from Showtime and BET Networks will deliver African American-centric programming, ViacomCBS executives said on Monday.
Pluto TV quietly drops commercial-free Dash Radio stations
Free streaming service Pluto TV has removed more than two dozen commercial-free radio streams powered by Dash Radio.
Texas CBS station slapped with age discrimination fine
Dallas CBS station KTVT will pay $215,000 to a freelance traffic reporter who was passed over for a job because of her age.
ViacomCBS told Vice not to run ads in protest articles
Companies said they were trying to be sensitive to social movements, but newsrooms said they felt punished for covering important issues.
