‘iCarly’ Revival Series at Paramount Plus to Premiere In June

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorParamount Plus is gearing up to debut a less-expensive version of the streaming service that includes ads — but the cheaper package will not include access to local CBS stations.On Monday, June 7, ViacomCBS will introduce Paramount Plus Essential, lowering the entry-level price to $4.99 per month. That’s one dollar less than the predecessor CBS All Access plan with commercials.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterParamount Television head Nicole Clemens is seen as the likeliest candidate to oversee Paramount Plus’ content and programming strategy, according to sources familiar with the matter.The move comes after Paramount Plus head of programming Julie McNamara, a 15-year-veteran of ViacomCBS, announced her departure Thursday.Paramount declined to comment.More to come…

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterAfter 15 years at CBS and now ViacomCBS, Paramount Plus head of programming Julie McNamara is departing the company.ViacomCBS President and CEO of streaming Tom Ryan shared the news with staff Thursday, and with a note from McNamara, who called it a “bittersweet moment.”“Working closely with my friend David Stapf, CBS Studios went from being a small boutique studio, to one of the most successful content suppliers in the world,” she wrote.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentThe first slate of Paramount Plus Originals for Latin America will feature new series from “The Hateful Eight’s” Demián Bichir,  “Luis Miguel” lead Diego Boneta, and Brazilian online phenom Porta Dos Fundos, Paramount Plus and ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) announced on Thursday,They also confirmed that new slate of premium original content is set to premiere in Latin America, including Brazil, from early as third quarter 2021.Expanding the

David Boreanaz tells ET.With making the move to Paramount+ for season 5 — not after a special four-episode run on CBS this fall to kick things off — Boreanaz discusses the season closer, that nagging health issue and why he's invigorated by going to streaming. For Jason, he's definitely become a little bit better, more aware of his own pain and struggles that for many years, he's really ignored a lot of stuff.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Infinite,” a sci-fi thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Antoine Fuqua, will arrive on Paramount Plus in time for summer. The film is scheduled to release on June 6.Originally set to premiere theatrically in August, Paramount announced earlier in May that “Infinite” would skip the big screen and debut directly on its budding streaming service.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe long-delayed Tony Awards will air primarily on Paramount Plus on Sept.

Sara Ramirez is now a part of the legacy. The former star is joining the cast of the HBO Max revival series , as a new, non-binary and queer character named Che Diaz alongside returning stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda and Kristen Davis as Charlotte. According to HBO Max, Diaz is “a stand-up comedian that hosts a podcast on which Carrie Bradshaw is regularly featured.

“Grey’s Anatomy” alum Sara Ramirez has joined the cast of HBO Max’s “Sex and the City” revival series “And Just Like That,” the streamer announced Wednesday.Ramirez will star as Che Diaz, a non-binary, queer, stand-up comedian who hosts a podcast on which Carrie Bradshaw is regularly featured.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBoth “Evil” and “SEAL Team” are officially moving off of CBS and heading to streamer Paramount Plus.With the move, “SEAL Team” has officially been renewed for a fifth season. “Evil” was renewed for Season 2 in September 2019 but has yet to air.Variety reported on “SEAL Team” making the move to Paramount Plus last week and reported on “Evil” on Monday, though the deals were not closed at that time.

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Kate Aurthur editorCBS’ “Evil” plan is to move the supernatural drama to streamer Paramount Plus, multiple sources tell Variety.Ahead of CBS’ upfront presentation to advertisers and the press on Wednesday, sources expect that “Evil” will join “SEAL Team” and “Clarice” on ViacomCBS’ streaming service, which relaunched in March.

Antonio Ferme editorParamount Plus announced that the fifth season of “The Good Fight” will premiere on June 24. Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode season will be available to stream weekly on Thursdays.In the fifth season, Diane (Christine Baranski) is forced to question whether it’s appropriate for her to help run an African American law firm with Liz (Audra McDonald) after the firm loses two top lawyers.

shortened fourth season due to the pandemic, kicks things off for season 5 on Paramount+ on Thursday, June 24, the ViacomCBS streaming service announced Monday.In the 16-second teaser announcing the show's return, the Reddick Boseman Lockhart (RBL) law firm has been empty for a prolonged period of time, with sheets draped over pieces of furniture and no one in sight — an eerie sight to behold. But when a phone rings, someone peels off the linen to answer the phone.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“SEAL Team” and “Clarice” could soon be on the move. Variety has learned from sources that there are plans taking shape to move the series off of CBS to the ViacomCBS streaming service Paramount Plus.According to sources, the current plan would be to air a few episodes of the fifth season of “SEAL Team” on CBS before moving it over to the streamer, though deals for this are still being worked out.

Miranda Cosgrove just got the greatest birthday gift.The iCarly star celebrated her 28th birthday on Friday with a special announcement for the anticipated Paramount+ revival.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA revival of “The Game” has been ordered to series at Paramount Plus, with original series stars Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez set to return.Robinson will reprise the role of sports agent Tasha Mack, while Chanchez will once again play footballer Malik Wright. Both starred in the entire nine-season run of the original series.

Haley Bosselman editor“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” at Disney Plus expanded its cast with the addition of Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto and EJ Johnson.The role will be a pivot for Johnson, who has cemented himself in the world of reality and unscripted television on shows like “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills,” “Red Table Talk” and “Steve Harvey.” Porter is perhaps best known for his award-winning performance as Pray Tell on FX’s “Pose,” but is no stranger to voice work and has lent his

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKiefer Sutherland is getting back to his espionage roots in a new drama series at Paramount Plus.The untitled series has received an eight-episode order at the streamer.

Hilary Duff recently opened up about what went wrong with the Lizzie McGuire revival in an interview. The actress who starred in the lead role of the Disney series that ran from 2001 to 2004, received immense love for her teenage fan favourite character.