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.
Showtime
Showtime is a premium pay television network owned by ViacomCBS. The subsidiary operates 16 linear multiplex channels on cable and satellite (including 8 time-shift channels) as well as streaming services Showtime Anytime and Showtime.
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