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Paramount’s potential merger with Showtime may impact Crave’s catalogue

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

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Kylie Minogue To Launch New Fragrance

The cosmetics giant has announced that they are working on a new scent in partnership with Minogue.  Showtime was created by Vincent Schaller of Firmenich.

The fragrance is described as a fruity-floral scent, and will be available in an eau de toilette, a shower gel, and a body lotion.  The products are already available in the United Kingdom.

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers Suing Showtime

According to Billboard.com, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are suing an American television show, Showtime, after they launched a new television show entitled Californication, which is the same name as their 1999 album. The group is accusing the show of stealing their identity.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers submitted their lawsuit yesterday to the Superior Court in Los Angeles citing Federal laws. They would like the television show to change their name, and would like to have the profits made thus far for the show.

The singer of the group, Anthony Kiedis stated,"Californication’ is the signature CD, video and song of the band’s career. For some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right."