Paramount launches a rival bid for Warner Bros in an attempt to derail the Netflix deal We only just announced Netflix had bought a large portion of Warner Bros, barring regulator and government scrutiny, when losing bidder Paramount has jumped back in with a counter offer, direct to shareholders. You can read their offer here. … >
Professor Frasier Crane’s third act saw him back in Boston and reconnecting with his son. Frasier Crane, as played by Kelsey Grammer, is one of television’s great survivors. Initially introduced to the Boston bar sitcom Cheers bar in its third season, as a love interest for one of the main characters, he became a regular … >
The revived show follows the third act of Kelsey Grammer’s Dr Frasier Crane. Updated 27/08/24: Ahead of the show’s return Paramount+ have dropped a trailer for the second season of the Frasier revival. The upcoming run promises the usual comic mishaps at home in Boston, as well as a visit to Seattle and his old radio station … >
While at Fan Expo Boston on Saturday, 16 June 2024, Kate Mulgrew spoke of the exhilaration and challenges of working on Star Trek: Voyager. When asked which role she has played as an actress has changed her the most, she didn’t hesitate. “Are you kidding? [Capatin] Janeway changed my life utterly, certainly as an actress. … >
2023 has been an interesting if varied year for television shows — we remember six we feel ended too soon There’s been plenty to entertain in 2023, but also disappointments. Nothing feels worse than vesting time in a show for it to be cancelled with plenty more story to come or even ending a season … >
The streamers want to improve revenues, cut churn and attract customers — even if it means working with the competition, bundling just might be the answer Streamers are raising prices, household budgets are ever stretched and there are too many options in the market. Remember when you were a kid, buying sweets at the cinema … >
Paramount has plans to combine two of its UK platforms — My5 and Pluto TV — what might it mean for UK audiences? The Hollywood Reporter (and others) are covering news of plans Paramount has to consolidate its UK services and get them ready for the future. In particular: the move will bring together broadcast … >
YouTube’s Primetime Channels are being launched in the UK — we bring you the lowdown on yet another way to watch your favourite shows Various industry outlets, including Broadcast Now and Digital TV (Europe), are reporting on the latest foray into the Uk streaming market. This time it’s YouTube with their Primetime Channels. Every few weeks … >
The show, a psychologically and emotionally compelling detective story, stars Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormack. With The Woman in the Wall billed as coming soon, the BBC have released a series of first-look images. Starring Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials) and Daryl McCormack (Bad Sisters), the gothic thriller comes from writer Joe Murtagh. The story … >
The beloved Star Trek parody is being developed as a television show for the streamer. Variety has broken the news that Galaxy Quest, the endearing movie homage to the Star Trek franchise, is in development as a television series and potentially bound for Paramount+. The 1999 comedy, starring Tim Allen, Alan Rickman and Sigourney … >