‘SEAL Team’, ‘Clarice’ Could Move to Paramount Plus From CBS

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Imagine Documentaries has won an auction for the Thomas Healy book Soul City. The plan is to develop the book across multiple divisions at Imagine in scripted and unscripted formats. Soul City tells the revealing, forgotten story of the 1970s attempt to build a city dedicated to racial equality in the heart of “Klan Country,” and the impassioned mission of civil rights leader Floyd McKissick.

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.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA series adaptation of the “Vampire Academy” novels by Richelle Mead has been ordered to series at Peacock, with Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre attached to write, Variety has learned.The book series is a personal favorite of Plec’s, who is best known for co-developing the CW series adaptation of “The Vampire Diaries.”“Julie Plec created one of the biggest fan-favorite universes with ‘The Vampire Diaries’ and its spin-off series ‘The Originals’ and ‘Legacies,’ and we

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 ReporterThe multi-cam comedies “United States of Al” and “B Positive” have been renewed for second seasons at CBS.Both shows hail from Chuck Lorre Productions, which has three other shows on CBS at present. That includes the Allison Janney led multi-cam “Mom,” which recently ended after eight seasons.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBoth “All Rise” and “The Unicorn” have been canceled at CBS after two seasons each.

As part of ViacomCBS’ efforts to leverage the symbiotic relationship between its TV and streaming platforms, the dramas “SEAL Team” and “Clarice” will be moving from CBS to Paramount+ in their next seasons, TheWrap has learned.“Clarice,” based on the character from “The Silence of the Lambs” by author Thomas Harris, will move to Paramount+ beginning with its upcoming second season. The show has averaged 6.1 million viewers during Season 1.

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.

Ethan Shanfeld Break out the spaghetti tacos — the “iCarly” revival series is premiering on June 17 on Paramount Plus.In the new series, set 10 years after the Nickelodeon classic, Miranda Cosgrove returns as Carly Shay, the original webcast influencer.

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.