Paramount Global
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.
ViacomCBS quietly launches new digital channel Fave TV
ViacomCBS quietly launched a new streaming TV channel last month on its owned-and-operated CBS stations across the country.
Hulu will add ViacomCBS cable channels to live TV service
Hulu will soon add more than a dozen ViacomCBS cable channels under an expanded deal that also includes CBS and Showtime.
Pluto TV unveils new Comedy Central Animation channel
South Park, Beavis and Butt-Head, Daria and Drawn Together are available on a new Pluto TV streaming channel.
Following Netflix, HBO Max will drop “Chappelle’s Show”
The removal comes at the request of comedian Dave Chappelle.
ViacomCBS to shut down niche streaming services ahead of Paramount Plus launch
Content from the niche streaming services will eventually be offered in Paramount Plus next year.
Pluto TV adds select content from premium movie network Showtime
The pop-up channel is intended to draw more subscribers to Showtime's premium movie network and streaming app.
Netflix removes “Chappelle’s Show” after appeal from comedian
The comic's contract with ViacomCBS didn't require a licensing payment.
“We’re not changing s**t:” T-Mobile pushes back after networks cry foul over TVision
A T-Mobile executive said the company believes TVision complies with the terms of its distribution agreements with programmers.
ViacomCBS executive reveals more plans for Paramount Plus
The streaming service will remain separate from ad-supported Pluto TV and will inherit sports rights from CBS All Access.
Network executives feel misled by T-Mobile’s TVision pitches
Executives at Discovery, ViacomCBS and NBC Universal say they were given incomplete information about T-Mobile's streaming television service.
Australian TV networks floated idea of merger, report says
Australian broadcaster Seven Network discussed a possible acquisition by American media giant ViacomCBS earlier this year.
Pluto TV boss promoted to head of streaming at ViacomCBS
ViacomCBS has tapped the co-founder and chief executive of its free streaming service Pluto TV to oversee streaming initiatives across the entire company.