Paramount+ (Formerly CBS All-Access)

[vertigop1ayer]

This is a general thread for Paramount+, the rebranded successor to CBS All-Access. We can discuss new developments, ideas for improvement, etc.

Paramount+ launched on March 4, 2021. It uses a similar approach to Warner Bros Discovery's HBO Max: an expanded service that includes more of the company's networks and content in the flagship service. As noted prior, it is essentially a successor to Paramount Global's CBS All-Access service and does not replace any other services (as of this writing).

[Alan Gordon]

Preview Launch of Revamped CBS All Access to Take Place Later This Summer, ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish Says

Not much new, but looks like the full rebrand will be coming next year instead of this year.

[vertigop1ayer]

We have a name! It'll be called Paramount+. I assume the strategy behind that is using a brand that is associated with theatrical, higher-quality entertainment. Probably similar to why WarnerMedia went with the "HBO" in HBO Max - it elevates the service.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/15/media...cbs/index.html

[Schlockmeister]

I'll be first in line to sign up. However, there is a problem from the point of view of the cinephile interested in classic movies.

Every classic Paramount movie from before the year 1949 doesn't belong to Paramount anymore, but to Universal.

That's more than 700 movies that we'll never see here. I was hoping to see them on Peacock, as they're owned by Universal, but Peacock is no TCM let me tell ya.

They're adding 2 or 3 pre-1980 movies a month, either from the hundreds they own from Paramount or their own Universal-produced hundreds and hundreds.

Still, Paramount still owns scores of movies from 1949 onwards:

https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies

but only a few from before that year, mostly John Wayne stuff they've acquired from long-defunct "Republic" studios.

[vertigop1ayer]

I wonder if they'll have some type of add-on for Showtime original content, or if that will remain split for a while/ever.

Originally Posted by Schlockmeister

I'll be first in line to sign up. However, there is a problem from the point of view of the cinephile interested in classic movies.

Every classic Paramount movie from before the year 1949 doesn't belong to Paramount anymore, but to Universal.

That's more than 700 movies that we'll never see here. I was hoping to see them on Peacock, as they're owned by Universal, but Peacock is no TCM let me tell ya.

They're adding 2 or 3 pre-1980 movies a month, either from the hundreds they own from Paramount or their own Universal-produced hundreds and hundreds.

Still, Paramount still owns scores of movies from 1949 onwards:

https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies

but only a few from before that year, mostly John Wayne stuff they've acquired from long-defunct "Republic" studios.

There's the possibility, I assume, for Paramount and Universal to put together a deal where Paramount could license content from prior to 1949. If Universal isn't that interested, they'd probably be fine with making some money than no money. However, Paramount would have to be interested in the first place, and I don't know what demand they perceive to be for movies from that era (sadly).

[Schlockmeister]

Originally Posted by vertigop1ayer

There's the possibility, I assume, for Paramount and Universal to put together a deal where Paramount could license content from prior to 1949. If Universal isn't that interested, they'd probably be fine with making some money than no money. However, Paramount would have to be interested in the first place, and I don't know what demand they perceive to be for movies from that era (sadly).

That notion occurred to me too, but realistically it will never happen. Those 700 movies have been 70 years now in the hands of Universal, and that's it.

A pity, because it seems clear that Paramount cares more about their ancient legacy than Universal, and I'm willing to bet that, regarding old movies, we'll see far more quantity and (HD picture) quality on Paramount+ than on Peacock.

[tjritter79]

Originally Posted by Schlockmeister

That notion occurred to me too, but realistically it will never happen. Those 700 movies have been 70 years now in the hands of Universal, and that's it.

A pity, because it seems clear that Paramount cares more about their ancient legacy than Universal, and I'm willing to bet that, regarding old movies, we'll see far more quantity and (HD picture) quality on Paramount+ than on Peacock.

I have to disagree, I think Universal is taking painstaking measures to archive/digitize their back catalog. The recent remasters of the Universal Monster movies is proof of that....have you seen how GREAT they look on Peacock?

100 Years of Universal: Dracula - The Restoration [1080p] - YouTube

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by vertigop1ayer

I wonder if they'll have some type of add-on for Showtime original content, or if that will remain split for a while/ever.

Apple's got a deal where if you subscribe to Apple TV+, you can get CBS All Access + Showtime for $9.99 extra.

I wouldn't be surprised if that's not a hint at what's going to happen with Paramount+.

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

Apple's got a deal where if you subscribe to Apple TV+, you can get CBS All Access + Showtime for $9.99 extra.

I wouldn't be surprised if that's not a hint at what's going to happen with Paramount+.

apple has had that deal for 2 years now since it was still cbs all access.

[kevin87]

Originally Posted by vertigop1ayer

We have a name! It'll be called Paramount+. I assume the strategy behind that is using a brand that is associated with theatrical, higher-quality entertainment. Probably similar to why WarnerMedia went with the "HBO" in HBO Max - it elevates the service.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/15/media...cbs/index.html

I just assumed they used HBO Max so they could include non-WB stuff that HBO airs, not just stuff owned by WB if it had been WB Max.

[Schlockmeister]

Website is live:

https://www.paramountplus.com

Before, the same URL just led to a news article on cbs.com

[Ryan1973]

I already have CBS All-Access at $9.99 a month with no commercials. Hopefully the price doesn't go up too much. It will be nice to be able to watch Yellowstone on there though.

[tjritter79]

Originally Posted by Ryan1973

I already have CBS All-Access at $9.99 a month with no commercials. Hopefully the price doesn't go up too much. It will be nice to be able to watch Yellowstone on there though.

I believe based on the conf V/CBS had announcing the new service, there will be a free, ad-supported/limited content tier added (similar to what Peacock has) accessible via cable/streaming credentials....in fact not having the documentation right in front of me I think that ability was added to CBS: AA immediately as I recall.

[Ryan1973]

Originally Posted by tjritter79

I believe based on the conf V/CBS had announcing the new service, there will be a free, ad-supported/limited content tier added (similar to what Peacock has) accessible via cable/streaming credentials....in fact not having the documentation right in front of me I think that ability was added to CBS: AA immediately as I recall.

So then the $9.99 a month for commercial free content could stay around that price since Peacock premium is $10.00 a month.

[tjritter79]

Originally Posted by Ryan1973

So then the $9.99 a month for commercial free content could stay around that price since Peacock premium is $10.00 a month.

The only changes I expect from CBS:AA to Paramount+ is the addition of a limited content, ad-driven, free tier. No indication has told me otherwise.

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by Ryan1973

I already have CBS All-Access at $9.99 a month with no commercials. Hopefully the price doesn't go up too much. It will be nice to be able to watch Yellowstone on there though.

"Yellowstone" is available on Peacock.

[Ryan1973]

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

"Yellowstone" is available on Peacock.

Correct but I don't have Peacock and have no interest in getting it as long as the NBC shows are still available for me on Hulu. So it will be nice to have Yellowstone on Paramount+.

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by Ryan1973

Correct but I don't have Peacock and have no interest in getting it as long as the NBC shows are still available for me on Hulu. So it will be nice to have Yellowstone on Paramount Plus.

Will "Yellowstone" be available on Paramount+?

[Ryan1973]

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

Will "Yellowstone" be available on Paramount+?

Why wouldn't it be? Yellowstone is on Paramount Network. So it should be available on their new streaming service since they have the rights to the show.

[Don Corleone]

Great another streaming service. What happened to traditional TV