#Paramount’s Chris McCarthy on the Future of ‘Daily Show,’ ‘Yellowstone’ Offshoots and Why Showtime Eulogies Are Premature

#Paramount’s Chris McCarthy on the Future of ‘Daily Show,’ ‘Yellowstone’ Offshoots and Why Showtime Eulogies Are Premature

It’s been six months since Chris McCarthy added Showtime to his portfolio, and he knows what a healthy swath of Hollywood has said. He’s read the network eulogies and seen the variations on “RIP Showtime” tweets. He’s even sat with folks who have bemoaned his stated plan to lean into franchises, be it more Billions…

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#‘Murder in Big Horn’ Directors on Why “Colonization Is the True Crime” in Their Docuseries

#‘Murder in Big Horn’ Directors on Why “Colonization Is the True Crime” in Their Docuseries

‘Murder in Big Horn’ Directors on Why “Colonization Is the True Crime” in Their Docuseries In Showtime docuseries Murder in Big Horn, directors Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin take viewers on a sobering journey through several higher-profile cases of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls in Montana. Across its three hours, the duo examines…

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#‘Dexter,’ ‘Billions’ Spinoffs in the Works as Showtime Doubles Down on Franchise Plan

#‘Dexter,’ ‘Billions’ Spinoffs in the Works as Showtime Doubles Down on Franchise Plan

‘Dexter,’ ‘Billions’ Spinoffs in the Works as Showtime Doubles Down on Franchise Plan Chris McCarthy, the Paramount Global exec who was handed oversight of Showtime last year, is doubling down on his franchise plans for the premium cable network. The exec who is credited with growing Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone franchise for the streamer is expanding…

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#Showtime Removes Short-Lived Originals From Streaming Platform (Exclusive)

#Showtime Removes Short-Lived Originals From Streaming Platform (Exclusive)

Showtime Removes Short-Lived Originals From Streaming Platform (Exclusive) Add Showtime to the list of outlets who are pulling content from their streaming platforms. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the Paramount Global-backed cabler has pulled a number of short-lived, under-performing shows from its streaming platform. The list includes American Gigolo and Let the Right One…

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#Showtime and Paramount+ Merging With Rebrand Planned

#Showtime and Paramount+ Merging With Rebrand Planned

Showtime and Paramount+ Merging With Rebrand Planned Paramount is making a major change to its linear and streaming businesses, merging Paramount+ and Showtime in both areas. Paramount CEO Bob Bakish announced the move in a memo to staff Monday afternoon, confirming rumors that have been brewing for some time. For starters, both the Showtime linear…

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#’George & Tammy’ star Jessica Chastain on Wynette’s ‘rage and ferocity’

#’George & Tammy’ star Jessica Chastain on Wynette’s ‘rage and ferocity’

“‘George & Tammy’ star Jessica Chastain on Wynette’s ‘rage and ferocity’” Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain shine in Showtime’s drama about fabled country music legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette who couldn’t live with or without each other as they veered toward a collision course fueled by alcoholism, opioid addiction and emotional turmoil — none…

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