Paramount Plus’ Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan Launches Next Week

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterOne of the great camp classics of 1970s television is getting a drag makeover.“RuPaul’s Drag Race” producer World of Wonder is mounting “Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch,” in which the original stars of the iconic TV series “The Brady Bunch” will recreate a beloved episode of the show alongside several “Drag Race” alumni.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterParamount Plus is betting the house on “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” the true story of a lotto-scamming couple to be played by Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening.Director David Frankel (“The Devil Wears Prada,” “Marley and Me”) will direct the tale of a retired Michigan couple who helps revitalize their community by deftly gaming the Massachusetts lottery.Emmy nominee Brad Copeland (“Arrested Development,” “Wild Hogs”) penned the script for the project, one of

Irina Shayk is back in New York after returning from her France vacation with her rumoured boyfriend Kanye West. After being spotted on a stroll with her daughter Lea De Seine last week, Shayk was once again spotted in NYC, this time with her ex Bradley Cooper with whom she shares her four-year-old daughter.

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Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterTop ViacomCBS executive David Nevins is in talks for an expanded role that would include oversight of content for Paramount Plus, sources tell Variety.The longtime Showtime CEO and chairman, who also serves as chief creative officer of CBS, would maintain his portfolio that at present includes Showtime Networks and BET Networks, individuals with knowledge of the talks said.

Kate Aurthur editorLast month, Robert and Michelle King, creators of the supernatural thriller “Evil,” were anticipating that CBS would announce at its upfront  that the show’s COVID-19-delayed second season would be on the network’s fall schedule.

Anderson Cooper is not happy with his son's other dad, his ex, Benjamin Maisani.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterThe first “Star Trek” series created for kids has its full cast.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterParamount Plus is building out the cast of the upcoming series “The Offer,” which tells the story of the making of “The Godfather,” with the additions of  Giovanni Ribisi, Colin Hanks, and Dan Fogler.The trio join previously announced stars Miles Teller and Matthew Goode. “The Offer” is based on the experience of Oscar-winning producer Albert S.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterMatthew Goode has been cast to play film producer and studio exec Robert Evans in Paramount Plus limited event series “The Offer,” about the making of “The Godfather.”“The Offer” is based on the experience of Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy.

Paramount+ announced on Monday that it will significantly expand its content offering to more than 2,500 titles by the end of summer, starting with the exclusive premiere of the sci-fi action film Infinite, which will make its debut June 10. It stars Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor and is directed by Antoine Fuqua.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorParamount Plus is busting out the popcorn: The ViacomCBS streamer is stuffing more than 1,000 movie titles into the service this week as it fights for ground in the streaming wars.The new batch of flicks includes “Infinite,” Paramount’s sci-fi thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor and directed by Antoine Fuqua, which will exclusively debut on Paramount Plus this Thursday, June 10, alongside another 1,000-plus movies.

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are celebrating another trip around the sun!The besties had a joint surprise party, thrown by their close friends. The Bravo star turned 53 on Wednesday, while the CNN journalist turned 54 on Thursday.«Gemini Twins: ACTIVATE! Happy Birthday to my friend, AC2 partner, and brilliant Daddy.

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.