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Paramount Global is reportedly looking at restructuring Showtime and its future. As Showtime CEO David Nevins plans his exit later this year, Showtime may end up merging with Paramount+. If so, the Showtime merger could impact the catalogue on Crave, which is owned by Bell.

Showtime has long been treated as a premium cable network. Over the years, the network has seen the likes of the hit series Dexter, Weeds, Homeland, Billions, and Yellowjackets. It’s long been a success for Paramount. However, its future as an independent network may be numbered.

Recently, Paramount Global announced that Showtime’s network business is being handed to Chris McCarthy, who oversees MTV, Comedy Central, and Paramount+. This exchange in leadership also comes with the plan to merge Showtime with Paramount+. In doing so, Paramount Global can help utilize Showtime’s catalogue to leverage its streaming service better.

As content continues to be an asset in the streaming wars, Showtime can help Paramount reach its goals. According to those familiar with the matter, the company has its eyes set on becoming one of the fifth-biggest streaming services around the globe. This would see Paramount+ next to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO Max.

If Showtime does indeed merge with Paramount+, this could leave Crave users with less programming. Although Crave offers many original series as well as a substantial amount of HBO content, Showtime’s catalogue is well-supported.

Currently, Crave offers many Showtime originals like the aforementioned Dexter and Homeland. Additionally, Crave subscribers can keep up with weekly episodes of American Gigolo, Let the Right One In, and more. Showtime also offers many documentaries and one-off specials.

Paramount has not made a final decision regarding Showtime’s merger with Paramount+. Therefore, there’s no telling how it may affect Crave. However, given that the streaming service is available in Canada, Showtime’s content may be lifted from Crave and placed on Paramount+ once any contractual agreements run their course.

Crave offers plans for as little as $9.99 per month. However, to access all of Crave’s content on any device, the $19.99/month Crave Total plan is required.

Source: CNBC

Us magazine reported yesterday (January 13) that the Dexter star has been suffering from cancer.

Apparently, the actor’s cancer was discovered at a stage where a cure is possible, and is now receiving treatments for Hodgkin’s lymphoma at a Los Angeles hospital.

According to Hall’s rep, Craig Bankey, the disease is in complete remission and Hall is following treatment as planned. Hall also thanked the doctors and nurses who have helped him.

The illness won’t be stopping the actor from attending the Golden Globes on Sunday (January 17). He plans to show up with his Dexter co-star wife, Jennifer Carpenter. Hall is nominated for his role as Dexter Morgan in the popular series. He will begin filming the fifth season later this year.

Michael C. Hall was also one of the stars of the Six Feet Under series. Also in film, we recently saw him star alongside Gerard Butler in Gamer. He will next be featured in the comedy Peep World, which hasn’t been tagged with a release date, and in April, he will be shooting the dramatic comedy East Fifth Bliss.