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{{Short description|American video streaming service}}
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| name = SkyShowtime
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| area_served = Parts of Europe (see [[#Launch|full list of countries]])
| area_served = Parts of Europe (see [[#Launch|full list of countries]])
| key_people = [[Monty Sarhan]] ([[CEO]])
| key_people = [[Monty Sarhan]] ([[CEO]])
| owner = [[Sky Group]] ([[Comcast]])<br>[[Showtime Networks]] ([[Paramount Media Networks]])<br>(2022–present)
| owner = [[NBCUniversal]] ([[Comcast]])<br />[[Paramount Media Networks]] ([[Paramount Global]])<br />(2022–present)
| url = {{Official website}}
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'''SkyShowtime''' is a joint-venture between [[Paramount Global]]'s [[Showtime Networks]] and [[Comcast]]'s [[Sky Group]] which combines programming from the corporations' [[Paramount+]] and [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] services. SkyShowtime launched in European markets where Sky does not operate their satellite and cable services, with viewers in countries like the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]] getting access to both [[Paramount+]] and [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] on their Sky Q and NOW boxes along with [[Sky Glass]] television sets instead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/comcast-viacom-launch-sky-showtime|title=Comcast & ViacomCBS launch Sky Showtime|date=August 18, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skygroup.sky/article/comcast-and-viacomcbs-announce-skyshowtime-a-new-streaming-service-to-launch-in-select-european-markets|title = Comcast and ViacomCBS announce "SkyShowtime", a new streaming service to launch in select European markets}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.3vision.tv/news-insights/comcast-viacomcbs-extend-partnership-with-sky-showtime/|title = Comcast & ViacomCBS Extend Partnership with Sky Showtime}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021/08/18/comcast-and-viacomcbs-to-launch-skyshowtime/|title=Comcast and ViacomCBS to launch SkyShowtime|date=August 18, 2021}}</ref>
'''SkyShowtime''' is a European joint-venture between [[Comcast]] and [[Paramount Global]] which combines programming from the corporations [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] and [[Paramount+]] services as well as [[Sky Studios]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 September 2022 |title=SkyShowtime announces official launch date and content line-up |url=https://www.skygroup.sky/article/-skyshowtime-announces-official-launch-date-and-content-line-up}}</ref> SkyShowtime launched in European markets where Sky does not operate their satellite and cable services, with viewers in countries like the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]] getting access to both [[Paramount+]] and [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] on their Sky Q and NOW boxes along with [[Sky UK#Sky Glass|Sky Glass]] television sets instead.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 August 2021 |title=Comcast & ViacomCBS launch Sky Showtime |url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/comcast-viacom-launch-sky-showtime}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.skygroup.sky/article/comcast-and-viacomcbs-announce-skyshowtime-a-new-streaming-service-to-launch-in-select-european-markets |title=Comcast and ViacomCBS announce "SkyShowtime", a new streaming service to launch in select European markets}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.3vision.tv/news-insights/comcast-viacomcbs-extend-partnership-with-sky-showtime/ |title=Comcast & ViacomCBS Extend Partnership with Sky Showtime}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 August 2021 |title=Comcast and ViacomCBS to launch SkyShowtime |url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021/08/18/comcast-and-viacomcbs-to-launch-skyshowtime/}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
On 18 August 2021, [[Comcast]] and [[Paramount Global]] announced the formation of a [[joint venture]] to launch a new [[subscription video on demand]] service that would launch in over 20 European markets encompassing 90 million homes, including key markets such as [[Spain]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Netherlands]], and the [[Nordic countries]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2021 |title=Comcast and ViacomCBS announce "SkyShowtime", a new streaming service to launch in select European markets |url=https://www.skygroup.sky/article/comcast-and-viacomcbs-announce-skyshowtime-a-new-streaming-service-to-launch-in-select-european-markets |access-date=23 March 2024}}</ref> SkyShowtime was structured with equal investment and joint control by [[Paramount Global]] and [[Comcast]].<ref>{{cite web |date=18 August 2021 |title=Comcast and ViacomCBS announce "SkyShowtime", a new streaming service to launch in select European markets |url=https://www.skygroup.sky/article/comcast-and-viacomcbs-announce-skyshowtime-a-new-streaming-service-to-launch-in-select-european-markets |access-date=23 March 2024}}</ref>
The streaming platform was launched in the [[Nordic countries]] on September 20, 2022, where it replaced the previously operated [[Paramount+]]. It arrived in the [[Netherlands]] and [[Portugal]] on October 25, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022/09/20/skyshowtime-makes-european-debut/|title=SkyShowtime makes European debut|work=Broadband TV News|date=September 20, 2022|access-date=September 20, 2022}}</ref> On December 14, 2022, SkyShowtime launched in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Serbia]], [[Croatia]], [[Montenegro]], and [[Kosovo]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nikolić |first=Dragan |date=November 4, 2022 |title=SkyShowtime announces official launch dates for Central & Eastern Europe |url=https://www.diplomacyandcommerce.rs/skyshowtime-announces-official-launch-dates-for-central-eastern-europe/ |access-date=December 17, 2022 |website=Diplomacy&Commerce}}</ref> SkyShowtime launched on February 14, 2023, in the rest of Central and Eastern Europe (including [[Hungary]] and [[Poland]], where it replaced the previously operated SVOD service of Paramount+, known as Paramount Play in Poland).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/skyshowtime-launch-hungary-poland-1235313546/|title=SkyShowtime Sets Feb. 14 Launches in 8 Markets|first=Georg|last=Szalai|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=January 31, 2023|access-date=January 31, 2023}}</ref> It finished its expansion by launching in [[Spain]] and [[Andorra]] on February 28, 2023,<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=February 14, 2023 |title=SkyShowtime completes European roll-out |url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/223065-skyshowtime-completes-european-roll-out |access-date=February 14, 2023}}</ref> with its content later being incorporated as part of more expensive packages in the Spanish TV operator [[Movistar Plus+]] at the beginning of 2024.<ref name="MovistarPlus">{{cite web |date=December 15, 2023 |title=Movistar Plus+ to launch SkyShowtime, becoming the best entertainment offer in Spain |url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/233046-movistar-plus-to-launch-skyshowtime-becoming-the-best-entertainment-offer-in-spain |access-date=December 15, 2023 |website=SkyShowtime Newsroom}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=15 December 2023 |title=Movistar Plus+ lanzará SkyShowtime, convirtiéndose en la mejor oferta de entretenimiento en España |url=https://comunicacion.movistarplus.es/nota-de-prensa/movistar-plus-lanzara-skyshowtime-convirtiendose-en-la-mejor-oferta-de-entretenimiento/ |access-date=18 December 2023 |location=Madrid |language=es |agency=[[Movistar Plus+]]}}</ref>


On 11 January 2022, [[Monty Sarhan]] was named CEO of SkyShowtime.<ref>{{cite web |last=Szalai |first=Georg |date=11 January 2022 |title=Comcast, ViacomCBS Name Monty Sarhan CEO of SkyShowtime Streaming Venture in Europe |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/skyshowtime-ceo-monty-sarhan-comcast-viacomcbs-european-streaming-joint-venture-1235072885/ |access-date=23 March 2024 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
SkyShowtime unveiled on January 10, 2023, the acquisition of the streaming rights to various [[HBO Max]] originals produced in Europe initially developed for the streaming platform and HBO television channels across Central and Eastern Europe, but these plans were altered after the creation of [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] and the closure of the majority of HBO's European productions in 2022. The majority of the shows that were already in production or had been already finished had their rights sold to SkyShowtime.<ref>{{cite web|last=Whittock|first=Jesse|title=HBO Max Europe Originals Team Face Layoffs At Warner Bros Discovery, With Final Productions Set To Be Licensed — "It Feels Like The End Of An Era," Say Producers|url=https://deadline.com/2022/07/hbo-europe-originals-team-face-layoffs-warner-bros-discovery-1235075052/|website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]|date=June 22, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Szalai|first=Georg|title=SkyShowtime Acquires 21 HBO Max European Originals (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/skyshowtime-hbo-max-original-series-europe-deal-1235293813/|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=January 10, 2023}}</ref> These were labeled as SkyShowtime Originals although neither Paramount or Comcast were involved in the production of the actual shows. HBO Europe has retained copyrights to those shows, licensing them to SkyShowtime on an exclusive basis.


The service was launched in the [[Nordic countries]] on 20 September 2022, where it replaced the previously operated [[Paramount+]]. It arrived in the [[Netherlands]] and [[Portugal]] on 25 October 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 September 2022 |title=SkyShowtime makes European debut |url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022/09/20/skyshowtime-makes-european-debut/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |work=Broadband TV News}}</ref> On 14 December 2022, SkyShowtime launched in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Serbia]], [[Croatia]], [[Montenegro]], and [[Kosovo]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Nikolić |first=Dragan |date=4 November 2022 |title=SkyShowtime announces official launch dates for Central & Eastern Europe |url=https://www.diplomacyandcommerce.rs/skyshowtime-announces-official-launch-dates-for-central-eastern-europe/ |access-date=17 December 2022 |website=Diplomacy&Commerce}}</ref> SkyShowtime launched on 14 February 2023 in the rest of Central and Eastern Europe (including [[Hungary]] and [[Poland]], where it replaced the previously operated SVOD service of Paramount+, known as Paramount Play in Poland).<ref>{{cite web |last=Szalai |first=Georg |date=31 January 2023 |title=SkyShowtime Sets Feb. 14 Launches in 8 Markets |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/skyshowtime-launch-hungary-poland-1235313546/ |access-date=31 January 2023 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> It finished its roll-out by launching in [[Spain]] and [[Andorra]] on 28 February 2023,<ref name=":9">{{cite web |date=14 February 2023 |title=SkyShowtime completes European roll-out |url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/223065-skyshowtime-completes-european-roll-out |access-date=14 February 2023}}</ref> with its content later being incorporated as part of more expensive packages in the Spanish TV operator [[Movistar Plus+]] at the beginning of 2024.<ref name="MovistarPlus">{{cite web |date=15 December 2023 |title=Movistar Plus+ to launch SkyShowtime, becoming the best entertainment offer in Spain |url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/233046-movistar-plus-to-launch-skyshowtime-becoming-the-best-entertainment-offer-in-spain |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=SkyShowtime Newsroom}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=15 December 2023 |title=Movistar Plus+ lanzará SkyShowtime, convirtiéndose en la mejor oferta de entretenimiento en España |url=https://comunicacion.movistarplus.es/nota-de-prensa/movistar-plus-lanzara-skyshowtime-convirtiendose-en-la-mejor-oferta-de-entretenimiento/ |access-date=18 December 2023 |location=Madrid |language=es |agency=[[Movistar Plus+]]}}</ref>
In addition to the streaming service, SkyShowtime also has linear television channels in some of the regions where the service is available. Two channels are available in the Nordic countries, inherited from Paramount+, and a linear channel was launched in Spain on January 15, 2024, exclusive to the Spanish TV operator Movistar Plus+.<ref>{{cite web|title=SkyShowtime llega este lunes a Movistar Plus+ y esta es su programación|url=https://www.mundoplus.tv/tv-digital/skyshowtime-llega-este-lunes-a-movistar-plus-y-esta-es-su-programacion/|website=MundoPlus.tv|date=January 12, 2024}}</ref>


On 10 January 2023, SkyShowtime announced the acquisition of 21 [[Max (streaming service)|HBO Max]] original scripted series produced in Europe that were initially developed for the HBO streaming platform and television channels across [[Nordic countries|the Nordics]], [[Spain]], and [[Central and Eastern Europe]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Szalai |first=Georg |date=10 January 2023 |title=SkyShowtime Acquires 21 HBO Max European Originals (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/skyshowtime-hbo-max-original-series-europe-deal-1235293813/ |access-date=23 March 2024 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> In total, the acquired series accounted for over 150 hours of local original programming. The programming became available after [[Warner Bros. Discovery]], as part of its post-merger restructuring, decided to no longer produce originals in [[Nordic countries|the Nordics]], [[Central and Eastern Europe]], and the [[Netherlands]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Ravindran |first=Manori |date=4 July 2022 |title=SHBO Max Halts Originals in Parts of Europe in Major Restructure (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/hbo-max-europe-originals-development-1235308730/ |access-date=23 March 2024 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> The majority of the shows were already in production or had been already finished.<ref>{{cite web |last=Whittock |first=Jesse |date=22 June 2022 |title=HBO Max Europe Originals Team Face Layoffs At Warner Bros Discovery, With Final Productions Set To Be Licensed — "It Feels Like The End Of An Era," Say Producers |url=https://deadline.com/2022/07/hbo-europe-originals-team-face-layoffs-warner-bros-discovery-1235075052/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Szalai |first=Georg |date=10 January 2023 |title=SkyShowtime Acquires 21 HBO Max European Originals (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/skyshowtime-hbo-max-original-series-europe-deal-1235293813/ |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> New shows that had never premiered on HBO were part of the deal and were branded as SkyShowtime Originals, including “ID” (Finland and Sweden), “The Winner” (Czechia and Slovakia) and “Warszawianka” (Poland). SkyShowtime also premiered the second season of the HBO España original series “Por H o Por B,”, the first season of which also became available on the service.<ref>{{cite web |last=Szalai |first=Georg |date=10 January 2023 |title=SkyShowtime Acquires 21 HBO Max European Originals (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/skyshowtime-hbo-max-original-series-europe-deal-1235293813/ |access-date=23 March 2024 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> In its first year, SkyShowtime premiered ten Original Series, including four acquired as part of the HBO deal.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ntim |first=Zac |date=21 May 2023 |title=SkyShowtime Sets Slate Of European Originals During Cannes Showcase |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/skyshowtime-original-european-shows-slate-showcase-1235374728/ |access-date=23 March 2024 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]}}</ref>
On February 16, 2024, it was announced that SkyShowtime would see a price increase on April 23 across all of its territories except in Poland, while on the same day an ad-tier version would be launched, with its pricing being either reduced or retained in comparasion with the original value of the service, depending of the region.<ref>{{cite web |date=February 16, 2024 |title=SkyShowtime announces introduction of new Standard with Ads plan|url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/234778-skyshowtime-announces-introduction-of-new-standard-with-ads-plan |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=SkyShowtime Newsroom}}</ref>

In addition to the streaming service, SkyShowtime also has two linear television channels in some of the regions where the service is available. These were initially available in the Nordic countries, inherited from Paramount+, before being expanded to Spain on 15 January 2024, albeit only one of the channels became available and is exclusive to the Spanish TV operator [[Movistar Plus+]],<ref>{{cite web |date=12 January 2024 |title=SkyShowtime llega este lunes a Movistar Plus+ y esta es su programación |url=https://www.mundoplus.tv/tv-digital/skyshowtime-llega-este-lunes-a-movistar-plus-y-esta-es-su-programacion/ |website=MundoPlus.tv}}</ref> to Romania on 25 April 2024 exclusive to [[Digi Communications|Digi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 February 2024 |title=SkyShowtime announces first partnership in Central and Eastern Europe with DIGI in Romania |url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/237003-skyshowtime-announces-first-partnership-in-central-and-eastern-europe-with-digi-in-romania |access-date=25 April 2024 |website=SkyShowtime Newsroom}}</ref> and to Poland on 22 August 2024 exclusive to [[Play (telecommunications)|Play]].<ref>{{cite web |date=22 August 2024 |title=SkyShowtime announces first partnership in Poland with Play |url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/240530-skyshowtime-announces-first-partnership-in-poland-with-play |access-date=22 August 2024 |website=SkyShowtime Newsroom}}</ref> On 16 February 2024, it was announced that SkyShowtime would increase prices on 23 April in all of its territories except in Poland, while on the same day an ad tier would be launched, with its pricing being either reduced or retained in comparison with the original value of the service, depending on the region.<ref>{{cite web |date=16 February 2024 |title=SkyShowtime announces introduction of new Standard with Ads plan |url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/234778-skyshowtime-announces-introduction-of-new-standard-with-ads-plan |access-date=16 February 2024 |website=SkyShowtime Newsroom}}</ref>

On 8 October 2024, it was announced that a new tier would be implemented under the name SkyShowtime Premium on 29 October across all territories. This new tier would allow for more downloads to watch offline, more simultaneous streams and the ability to watch content in 4K.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 October 2024 |title=SkyShowtime introduces a new Premium subscription plan |url=https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/242082-skyshowtime-introduces-a-new-premium-subscription-plan |access-date=8 October 2024 |website=SkyShowtime Newsroom}}</ref>


== Programming ==
== Programming ==
{{Main|List of Paramount+ original programming|List of Paramount+ original films|List of Peacock original programming}}
It features the fictions of the ''[[Law & Order]]'' franchise, series from the '''[[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]''' label such as '''''[[American Gigolo (TV series)|American Gigolo]]''''', and the [[Taylor Sheridan]]-branded productions for '''[[Paramount Network]]''' and [[Paramount+]] such as ''[[Yellowstone (American TV series)|Yellowstone]]'', ''[[Tulsa King]]'', Bosé (TV series) and [[Frasier (2023 TV series)|Frasier 2023]]<ref>[https://www.elperiodico.com/es/series/20221005/frasier-regreso-nueva-season-donde-verla-76868214 'Frasier' returns three decades later with a new season]</ref> among others.


SkyShowtime features many series from the ''[[Law & Order]]'' franchise, library and new series from '''[[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]''' such as [[crime drama]] ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]'', family drama ''[[Ray Donovan]]'', ''[[American Gigolo (TV series)|American Gigolo]]'', and the [[Taylor Sheridan]] productions for '''[[Paramount Network]]''' and [[Paramount+]] such as ''[[Yellowstone (American TV series)|Yellowstone]]'', and ''[[Tulsa King]]''. It also includes other shows from [[Paramount+]] such as ''[[Frasier (2023 TV series)|Frasier]]''<ref>[https://www.elperiodico.com/es/series/20221005/frasier-regreso-nueva-season-donde-verla-76868214 'Frasier' returns three decades later with a new season]</ref> among others as well as originals such as ''Bosé''.
Regarding movies, the service includes films from '''[[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Pictures]]''' such as ''[[Top Gun: Maverick]], [[Jurassic World Dominion]], [[Minions: The Rise of Gru]], [[The Northman]], [[Sing 2]], [[Trolls World Tour]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]], [[The Lost City (2022 film)|The Lost City]], [[Downton Abbey: A New Era]], [[Nope (film)|Nope]], [[Belfast (film)|Belfast]], [[Ambulance (2022 film)|Ambulance]]'' and ''[[The Bad Guys (film)|The Bad Guys]].''


Regarding movies, the service includes films from '''[[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Pictures]]''' such as ''[[Top Gun: Maverick]]'', ''[[Jurassic World Dominion]]'', ''[[Minions: The Rise of Gru]]'', ''[[The Northman]]'', ''[[Sing 2]]'', ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', ''[[The Lost City (2022 film)|The Lost City]]'', ''[[Downton Abbey: A New Era]]'', ''[[Nope (film)|Nope]]'', ''[[Belfast (film)|Belfast]]'', ''[[Ambulance (2022 film)|Ambulance]]'', and ''[[The Bad Guys (film)|The Bad Guys]]''.
*Also includes all content produced or distributed by:
**[[Paramount Global]]
**[[Paramount Pictures]]
**[[Universal Pictures]]
**[[United International Pictures]]
**[[DreamWorks Animation|Dreamworks]]
**[[Nickelodeon Studios|Nickelodeon]]
**[[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]
**[[Comcast]]
**[[NBCUniversal]]
**[[Sky Studios]]
**[[CBS]]
**Some films, series, documentaries, etc. from other production companies and distributors outside of these.


* Also includes all content produced or distributed by:
== Launch ==
** [[Paramount Global]]
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** [[Comcast]]
** [[NBCUniversal]]
** [[Sony Pictures]]
** [[Sky Studios]]
** [[CBS]]
** Some films, series, documentaries, etc. from other production companies and distributors outside of these.


== Launch ==
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| {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Norway]]
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| {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Sweden]]
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| {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Netherlands]]
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| {{flagicon|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]
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| [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]
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| [[Bulgaria]]
| {{flagicon|Croatia}} [[Croatia]]
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| [[Croatia]]
| {{flagicon|Montenegro}} [[Montenegro]]
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| [[Montenegro]]
| {{flagicon|Serbia}} [[Serbia]]
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| [[Serbia]]
| {{flagicon|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia]]
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| {{flagicon|Albania}} [[Albania]]
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| {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Hungary]]
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| [[Hungary]]
| {{flagicon|Kosovo}} [[Kosovo]]
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| [[Kosovo]]
| {{flagicon|North Macedonia}} [[North Macedonia]]
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|-
| [[North Macedonia]]
| {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Poland]]
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| [[Poland]]
| {{flagicon|Romania}} [[Romania]]
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| [[Romania]]
| {{flagicon|Slovakia}} [[Slovakia]]
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| [[Slovakia]]
| rowspan="2" scope="row" | February 28, 2023
| {{flagicon|Andorra}} [[Andorra]]
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| {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Spain]]
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* [[Video on demand]]
* [[Video on demand]]
* [[Paramount+]]
* [[Paramount+]]
* [[Nick+]]
* [[Noggin (brand)]]
* [[My5]]
* [[Pluto TV]]
* [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]]
* [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]]
* [[Hayu (streaming service)|Hayu]]
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SkyShowtime
Logo used since 2022
Type of site
OTT streaming platform
Area servedParts of Europe (see full list of countries)
OwnerNBCUniversal (Comcast)
Paramount Media Networks (Paramount Global)
(2022–present)
Key peopleMonty Sarhan (CEO)
URLOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
RegistrationRequired
Launched20 September 2022; 2 years ago (2022-09-20)
Current statusActive

SkyShowtime is a European joint-venture between Comcast and Paramount Global which combines programming from the corporations Peacock and Paramount+ services as well as Sky Studios.[1] SkyShowtime launched in European markets where Sky does not operate their satellite and cable services, with viewers in countries like the United Kingdom and Ireland getting access to both Paramount+ and Peacock on their Sky Q and NOW boxes along with Sky Glass television sets instead.[2][3][4][5]

History

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On 18 August 2021, Comcast and Paramount Global announced the formation of a joint venture to launch a new subscription video on demand service that would launch in over 20 European markets encompassing 90 million homes, including key markets such as Spain, Poland, Portugal, Netherlands, and the Nordic countries.[6] SkyShowtime was structured with equal investment and joint control by Paramount Global and Comcast.[7]

On 11 January 2022, Monty Sarhan was named CEO of SkyShowtime.[8]

The service was launched in the Nordic countries on 20 September 2022, where it replaced the previously operated Paramount+. It arrived in the Netherlands and Portugal on 25 October 2022.[9] On 14 December 2022, SkyShowtime launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Kosovo.[10] SkyShowtime launched on 14 February 2023 in the rest of Central and Eastern Europe (including Hungary and Poland, where it replaced the previously operated SVOD service of Paramount+, known as Paramount Play in Poland).[11] It finished its roll-out by launching in Spain and Andorra on 28 February 2023,[12] with its content later being incorporated as part of more expensive packages in the Spanish TV operator Movistar Plus+ at the beginning of 2024.[13][14]

On 10 January 2023, SkyShowtime announced the acquisition of 21 HBO Max original scripted series produced in Europe that were initially developed for the HBO streaming platform and television channels across the Nordics, Spain, and Central and Eastern Europe.[15] In total, the acquired series accounted for over 150 hours of local original programming. The programming became available after Warner Bros. Discovery, as part of its post-merger restructuring, decided to no longer produce originals in the Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Netherlands.[16] The majority of the shows were already in production or had been already finished.[17][18] New shows that had never premiered on HBO were part of the deal and were branded as SkyShowtime Originals, including “ID” (Finland and Sweden), “The Winner” (Czechia and Slovakia) and “Warszawianka” (Poland). SkyShowtime also premiered the second season of the HBO España original series “Por H o Por B,”, the first season of which also became available on the service.[19] In its first year, SkyShowtime premiered ten Original Series, including four acquired as part of the HBO deal.[20]

In addition to the streaming service, SkyShowtime also has two linear television channels in some of the regions where the service is available. These were initially available in the Nordic countries, inherited from Paramount+, before being expanded to Spain on 15 January 2024, albeit only one of the channels became available and is exclusive to the Spanish TV operator Movistar Plus+,[21] to Romania on 25 April 2024 exclusive to Digi,[22] and to Poland on 22 August 2024 exclusive to Play.[23] On 16 February 2024, it was announced that SkyShowtime would increase prices on 23 April in all of its territories except in Poland, while on the same day an ad tier would be launched, with its pricing being either reduced or retained in comparison with the original value of the service, depending on the region.[24]

On 8 October 2024, it was announced that a new tier would be implemented under the name SkyShowtime Premium on 29 October across all territories. This new tier would allow for more downloads to watch offline, more simultaneous streams and the ability to watch content in 4K.[25]

Programming

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Main articles: List of Paramount+ original programming, List of Paramount+ original films, and List of Peacock original programming

SkyShowtime features many series from the Law & Order franchise, library and new series from Showtime such as crime drama Dexter, family drama Ray Donovan, American Gigolo, and the Taylor Sheridan productions for Paramount Network and Paramount+ such as Yellowstone, and Tulsa King. It also includes other shows from Paramount+ such as Frasier[26] among others as well as originals such as Bosé.

Regarding movies, the service includes films from Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures such as Top Gun: Maverick, Jurassic World Dominion, Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Northman, Sing 2, Trolls World Tour, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Lost City, Downton Abbey: A New Era, Nope, Belfast, Ambulance, and The Bad Guys.

Launch

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Country/Territory Launch date
Denmark 20 September 2022
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Netherlands 25 October 2022
Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina 14 December 2022
Bulgaria
Croatia
Montenegro
Serbia
Slovenia
Albania 14 February 2023
Czech Republic
Hungary
Kosovo
North Macedonia
Poland
Romania
Slovakia
Andorra 28 February 2023
Spain

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SkyShowtime announces official launch date and content line-up". 5 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Comcast & ViacomCBS launch Sky Showtime". 18 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Comcast and ViacomCBS announce "SkyShowtime", a new streaming service to launch in select European markets".
  4. ^ "Comcast & ViacomCBS Extend Partnership with Sky Showtime".
  5. ^ "Comcast and ViacomCBS to launch SkyShowtime". 18 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Comcast and ViacomCBS announce "SkyShowtime", a new streaming service to launch in select European markets". 18 August 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Comcast and ViacomCBS announce "SkyShowtime", a new streaming service to launch in select European markets". 18 August 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  8. ^ Szalai, Georg (11 January 2022). "Comcast, ViacomCBS Name Monty Sarhan CEO of SkyShowtime Streaming Venture in Europe". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  9. ^ "SkyShowtime makes European debut". Broadband TV News. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  10. ^ Nikolić, Dragan (4 November 2022). "SkyShowtime announces official launch dates for Central & Eastern Europe". Diplomacy&Commerce. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  11. ^ Szalai, Georg (31 January 2023). "SkyShowtime Sets Feb. 14 Launches in 8 Markets". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  12. ^ "SkyShowtime completes European roll-out". 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  13. ^ "Movistar Plus+ to launch SkyShowtime, becoming the best entertainment offer in Spain". SkyShowtime Newsroom. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Movistar Plus+ lanzará SkyShowtime, convirtiéndose en la mejor oferta de entretenimiento en España" (in Spanish). Madrid. Movistar Plus+. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  15. ^ Szalai, Georg (10 January 2023). "SkyShowtime Acquires 21 HBO Max European Originals (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  16. ^ Ravindran, Manori (4 July 2022). "SHBO Max Halts Originals in Parts of Europe in Major Restructure (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  17. ^ Whittock, Jesse (22 June 2022). "HBO Max Europe Originals Team Face Layoffs At Warner Bros Discovery, With Final Productions Set To Be Licensed — "It Feels Like The End Of An Era," Say Producers". Deadline.
  18. ^ Szalai, Georg (10 January 2023). "SkyShowtime Acquires 21 HBO Max European Originals (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  19. ^ Szalai, Georg (10 January 2023). "SkyShowtime Acquires 21 HBO Max European Originals (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  20. ^ Ntim, Zac (21 May 2023). "SkyShowtime Sets Slate Of European Originals During Cannes Showcase". Deadline. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  21. ^ "SkyShowtime llega este lunes a Movistar Plus+ y esta es su programación". MundoPlus.tv. 12 January 2024.
  22. ^ "SkyShowtime announces first partnership in Central and Eastern Europe with DIGI in Romania". SkyShowtime Newsroom. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  23. ^ "SkyShowtime announces first partnership in Poland with Play". SkyShowtime Newsroom. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  24. ^ "SkyShowtime announces introduction of new Standard with Ads plan". SkyShowtime Newsroom. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  25. ^ "SkyShowtime introduces a new Premium subscription plan". SkyShowtime Newsroom. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  26. ^ 'Frasier' returns three decades later with a new season
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