\nParamount+, the highly anticipated streaming service from ViacomCBS, launched today with an unparalleled content offering that bundles live sports, breaking news, and an expansive collection of exclusive new originals, hit series, marquee franchises and popular movies. Featuring more than 30,000 episodes and countless films from ViacomCBS\u2019 family of world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel, Paramount+ is home to premium entertainment for the whole family.\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe launch of Paramount+, which builds on ourlegacy of innovation and superior storytelling, is a significant milestone for ViacomCBS that demonstrates our commitment to being a global leader in streaming,\u201d said Tom Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer, ViacomCBS Streaming. \u201cBy combining fresh original content with live and on-demand programming and an established library of titles from world-class entertainment brands, we have created an unrivaled service that offers live sports, breaking news and entertainment for all audiences.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nPremiering today with the launch of the service is a slate of new originals, includingThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run<\/b><\/i>, the first-ever all CGI SpongeBob motion picture event;Kamp Koral: SpongeBob\u2019s Under Years<\/b><\/i>, a prequel series and the first-ever spinoff of SpongeBob SquarePants<\/i>; MTV Documentary Films 76 Days<\/i><\/b>, the Oscar Shortlisted documentary that looks at life in the earliest days of the COVID-19 crisis in Wuhan, China; For Heaven\u2019s Sake<\/i><\/b>, a docuseries blending comedy and crime for a unique take on uncovering the truth; The Real World Homecoming: New York<\/i><\/b>, a reunion special with the original New York cast in the iconic NYC loft; 60 Minutes+<\/i><\/b>, a new form of the flagship series that reveals the stories behind the news through original reporting and captivating interviews; and Stephen Colbert Presents<\/i><\/b>Tooning out the News<\/b><\/i>, the second season of the animated daily news satire series.\n<\/p>\n
\nThese titles join a growing slate of originals currently on the service exclusively, including The Good Fight<\/i><\/b>,Why Women Kill<\/b><\/i>,The Stand<\/b><\/i>,Star Trek: Lower Decks<\/b>, No Activity, Coyote <\/b><\/i>and more. <\/i><\/p>\n
\nComing this Spring to Paramount+ is an extensive lineup of live sports including every UEFA Champions League<\/b> and UEFA Europa League <\/b>match, culminating with the UEFA Champions League Final on May 29;coverage of the 2021 NCAA Division I Men\u2019s Basketball Championship<\/b>, featuring all of CBS\u2019s games throughout the tournament highlighted by the National Championship game and Final Four with first-round coverage beginning on March 19; and CBS Sports’ coverage of The Masters<\/b>.\n<\/p>\n
\nThe Paramount+ slate will also continue to expand with 36 exclusive originals coming to the service in 2021, including the following titles that will debut this spring: Rugrats<\/i><\/b>, an all-new series featuring Nick\u2019s iconic babies, back together with the original voice cast and an all-new CG animation style; No Activity<\/i><\/b>, a half-hour police comedy that will transition from live action to animated for season four; and Behind the Music<\/i><\/b>, the groundbreaking and prolific music documentary series returns with several new episodes and the best of the vault remastered. Beginning late spring, the Paramount+ film library will grow to over 2,500 titles including recent hits from Paramount Pictures, such as Bumblebee<\/i><\/b>, Crawl<\/i><\/b>, Dora and the Lost City of Gold<\/i><\/b>, Gemini Man<\/i><\/b>, Like a Boss<\/i><\/b>, Pet Sematary<\/i><\/b>, Playing with Fire<\/i><\/b>, Rocketman<\/i><\/b> and Sonic the Hedgehog<\/i><\/b>, as well as popular movies from MGM, such as Bill & Ted Face the Music<\/i><\/b>, Skyfall<\/i><\/b>, The Addams Family<\/i><\/b>, Child\u2019s Play<\/i><\/b> and Valley Girl<\/i><\/b>.\n<\/p>\n
\nThe reimagined service, built on the strong foundation of CBS All Access<\/i>, features live linear programming, plus a deep and growing content portfolio that spans the best in scripted dramas, kids and family, sports, news, documentaries, comedy, music and reality. Starting today, subscribers can stream:\n<\/p>\n How to Stream<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nParamount+ has two pricing tiers available to U.S. subscribers that marry the best of live and on-demand programming. The premium tier, at $9.99, is available now and combines live sports, including NFL games, soccer and more; breaking news through CBSN; CBS’ live linear feed; and commercial free, on-demand entertainment options spanning Paramount+ originals to the full suite of current and library shows and movies with 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision and mobile downloads. In June, Paramount+ will introduce a new ad-supported tier, at $4.99, that offers live NFL games, news and entertainment, but no longer includes local live CBS station programming. A $5.99 ad-supported tier, which includes live CBS programming, is available until June at which point only the $4.99 and $9.99 tiers will be offered to new subscribers.\n<\/p>\n \nAll Paramount+ subscribers will have access to a seamless user interface, enhanced curation and discovery, cross-platform dynamic play functionality, personalized homepages, content categories and central hubs for ViacomCBS\u2019 brands. Additionally, each subscription option will include parental control capabilities and up to 6 individual profiles.\n<\/p>\n \nConsumers can subscribe to Paramount+ online at ParamountPlus.com<\/a>; via the Paramount+ app for iOS and Android; and across a wide number of platforms, including smart TVs, connected-TV devices, online, mobile, gaming consoles, and leading OTT providers. Paramount+ will also be distributed on major platforms in local markets internationally. The new Paramount+ app will begin rolling out across platforms today. For more details on Paramount+, please visit ParamountPlus.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n International Rollout<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nViacomCBS will bring Paramount+ to international markets with initial debuts in 18 Latin American countries and Canada today; the Nordics on March 25, 2021; and Australia with a rebrand and expansion of 10<\/i>All Access<\/i> later this year.\n<\/p>\n \nWith production capabilities across five continents, strong distribution agreements and local relationships and expertise around the world, Paramount+ will leverage ViacomCBS\u2019 leading global reach \u2014 including the largest global broadcast footprint \u2014 to drive streaming growth and international expansion. ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) will build on its momentum in prized formats, and as one of the top global producers of Spanish-language content, to bring exclusive series to market for fans of kids and family, scripted dramas, reality and more. Subscription prices will vary by market, but Paramount+ will be available to international audiences at a compelling price point.\n<\/p>\n \n* Click HERE<\/a> for art\n<\/p>\n Paramount+ <\/b><\/p>\n \nParamount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from ViacomCBS, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world\u2019s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream ViacomCBS Streaming\u2019s other live channels: CBSN for 24\/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.\n<\/p>\n \nFor more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com<\/a> and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.\n<\/p>\n About ViacomCBS:<\/b><\/p>\n \nViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry\u2019s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.\n<\/p>\n \nFor more information about ViacomCBS, please visit www.viacomcbs.com<\/a> and follow @ViacomCBS on social platforms.\n<\/p>\n \nVIAC-IR\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210304005556\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Paramount+ Media<\/b><\/p>\n \nSusan Lundgren, susan.lundgren@cbsi.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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