Cannes/Los Angeles – SHOWTIME has released the first behind-the-scenes look at the new Twin Peaks, which will premiere in 2017 on SHOWTIME, on-air, on demand and over the Internet. This first glimpse on set features original cast members Kyle MacLachlan, Miguel Ferrer, Kimmy Robertson, Harry Goaz, Dana Ashbrook and James Marshall sharing their thoughts on returning to the television phenomenon, as well as insight from new cast members Jim Belushi, Amy Shiels, Robert Knepper and Chrysta Bell into … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes of ‘Twin Peaks’ revealed
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“Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan heads to Cannes
Los Angeles/Amsterdam – Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Kyle MacLachlan will be the guest of honour at an exclusive cocktail party, hosted by CBS Studios International at MIPCOM in Cannes, for the highly -anticipated return of the new Twin Peaks on Showtime in the U.S. MacLachlan will be attending a photo call at the Press Club terrace and walking the red carpet at the MIPCOM opening party as well. With a career spanning over 30 years, MacLachlan has been part of some of the television’s … [Read more...] about “Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan heads to Cannes
Showtime doubles down on Dice
Los Angeles, CA – Showtime has picked up a second season of the comedy series Dice with seven new, half-hour episodes to air in 2017. Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios, season two of the scripted, semi-autobiographical series will dig deeper into the many facets of Andrew Dice Clay – beyond the character who once sold out Madison Square Garden – as the unemployed comic struggles in the Vegas suburbs to be a loving father, a devoted boyfriend and a professional gambler who is stuck … [Read more...] about Showtime doubles down on Dice
CBS & Movistar+ in licensing deal
Amsterdam and Madrid – CBS Studios International and Movistar+ have announced an exclusive licensing agreement in Spain for the linear and SVOD rights to all future SHOWTIME-owned series, as well as current SHOWTIME-owned hits and select library titles. As part of the new agreement, Movistar+ will become the official home of SHOWTIME programming in Spain, with exclusive use of the SHOWTIME brand and trademark in that territory. The agreement will kick off with the acclaimed SHOWTIME drama, … [Read more...] about CBS & Movistar+ in licensing deal
Comcast into OTT service
It’s the latest in a string of announcements from platforms and broadcasters alike as they seek to maintain a relevancy with a younger demographic that is moving away from linear television. Showtime and HBO have both made significant announcements in recent weeks. “With Stream, Xfinity Internet customers can watch live TV from about a dozen networks – including all the major broadcast nets and HBO – on laptops, tablets and phones in their home. It includes thousands of … [Read more...] about Comcast into OTT service
STARZ Play announces deal
Dubai and London − STARZ Play, the new OTT video streaming service serving the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has agreed a multi-year licensing agreement with leading U.S. television studio CBS Studios International for exclusive digital rights to bring premium content from SHOWTIME® and CBS to the region. Exclusive series and full TV box sets will be available to STARZ Play subscribers on demand, including seasons 1 and 2 of SHOWTIME drama series; Penny Dreadful, Ray Donovan and … [Read more...] about STARZ Play announces deal