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Paramount+ Renews 'Frasier' For Season Two

NEW PARAMOUNT+ ORIGINAL SERIES FRASIER

RENEWED FOR A SECOND SEASON

Season One Currently Is Available to Stream

Exclusively on Paramount+

Starring Kelsey Grammer, FRASIER Is Produced by CBS Studios

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 – Paramount+ today announced that its new original comedy series FRASIER, starring Kelsey Grammer, has been renewed for a second season. Season one currently is available to stream exclusively on Paramount+. Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

Produced by CBS Studios, season two of FRASIER will continue to film in front of a live studio audience at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. The series follows Frasier Crane (Grammer) in the next chapter of his life after he returns to Boston to face new challenges, forge new relationships and – with hope – finally fulfill an old dream or two.

“Kelsey made a triumphant return as one of the most iconic and beloved characters on television,” said Jeff Grossman, Executive Vice President, Programming, Paramount+. “The new series introduced FRASIER to a whole new generation while reminding fans of Kelsey’s truly timeless portrayal of Dr. Crane. We're so excited to see what the creative team and superb cast serve up for season two.”

“FRASIER is a love story, and I am very happy we will be allowed to continue it. I’m delighted that our partners at CBS Studios and Paramount+ are on board for another season, and I can’t wait for the fans to see what we have in store!” said Kelsey Grammer, star and executive producer of FRASIER.

In addition to Grammer, the series stars Jack Cutmore-Scott as Freddy, Frasier’s son; Nicholas Lyndhurst as Alan, Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor; Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university’s psychology department; Jess Salgueiro as Eve, Freddy’s roommate; and Anders Keith as David, Frasier’s nephew. Season one featured guest appearances from original series cast, including Bebe Neuwirth and Peri Gilpin.

The original Frasier still holds the record for most Emmy^® wins for a comedy series with 37 wins and 107 nominations.

FRASIER comes from writers Chris Harris (How I Met Your Mother) and Joe Cristalli (Life in Pieces), who executive produce with Kelsey Grammer, Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon. The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Grammer’s Grammnet NH Productions. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of the Paramount+ markets.

About Paramount+

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME^®, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME^® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.

About CBS Studios

CBS Studios is one of the world’s leading suppliers of entertainment programming with development and production for broadcast, cable networks, streaming services, and other emerging platforms. The Studio’s expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, which includes genre-defining franchises such as NCIS, CSI and the ever-growing Star Trek universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, as well as an extensive library of iconic intellectual property. The Studio also develops and produces local language and international content originating outside of the US for viewers around the world.

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Originally published: February 22, 2024 at 21:xx GMT.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 22, 2024 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 22, 2024 | Nickelodeon

Stream the classic and the all new CG-animated Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

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Paramount Global, Comcast ‘Hold Talks’ About Joint-Venture US Streamer

Paramount Global has held “recent talks” with rival US media giant Comcast about a potential streaming joint venture or partnership that would combine Paramount+ with Peacock in the US, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Paramount Global headquarters in New York | Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

The move would replicate the two players’ strategy in Europe, where they operate SkyShowtime in more than 20 markets, and comes as Paramount+ and Peacock struggle to challenge the likes of Netflix and Disney+ on their own.

First reported by the Wall Street Journal on Friday (Feb. 16), the talks have been described as “early discussions” by various US media outlets. Paramount Global and NBCUniversal owner Comcast have declined to comment.

Paramount+ features content from Nickelodeon, BET, CBS, Showtime, Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel, with originals including Yellowjackets, Halo, Sexy Beast, and the upcoming reboot of Dora.

Peacock, meanwhile, offers original series, live sports and movies from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation and Illumination, as well as access to shows from NBC and Bravo, such as Saturday Night Live.

The discussions take place as merger and acquisitions rumours swirl around Paramount Global, with owner Shari Redstone, after years of endeavoring to hold on to the company, growing receptive to the idea of selling.

David Ellison’s Skydance has reportedly submitted an all-cash bid to acquire a majority stake in Paramount’s parent company National Amusements, while mega mergers with the likes of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and Comcast have also been mooted.

Paramount Global is in the process of making an estimated 800 job cuts across its US and international teams, as well as shuttering its kids’ streaming service Noggin, with CEO Bob Bakish prioritising returning the company to earnings growth in 2024.

Led by chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, Comcast is in the process of selling its 33% stake in US streamer Hulu to The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) for a minimum of US$8.6bn as the domestic streaming sector consolidates amid Netflix’s domination of the market.

TWDC, WBD and Fox recently announced a partnership to launch a sports-focused streaming service in the US as the traditional players team up to take on Netflix.

Paramount+ and Peacock were among the major US streamers to reduce their output last year, with Ampere Analysis revealing at the beginning of this year that SVoD commissions are in “terminal decline.”

Ampere Analysis has also predicted that Paramount Global and NBCUniversal will be among the US studios to achieve profitability by the first quarter of 2025.

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Originally published: February 22, 2024.

Original source: C21 Media.

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Student Interviews Team GB Paralympians For New Nickelodeon UK Series Celebrating SpongeBob's 25th Anniversary

Kieran Logendra, a Second Year Drama scholar, has had an exciting few weeks. As well as a busy school schedule, Kieran works professionally as an actor and presenter. Recently, he has been working with kids’ channel Nickelodeon UK on an exciting series ahead of The Paralympic Games of Paris 2024 this summer.

Kieran explained to his school paper, “I’ve worked with Nickelodeon a few times before, and spent a week last summer filming as a co-host for Nick’s Guide To… The latest bit of filming I’ve done is for the SpongeBob’s 25th Anniversary project with the GB Paralympics team.

“I’m one of a few hosts who interview Paralympians and have a go at some para-sports. Most of these shoots have involved travelling to the GB teams’ training sites, filming an introduction with a co-host, interviewing the Paralympian and having some time with them, where they teach us the sport and techniques.

“I can’t reveal any of the athletes’ names until the programmes come out, but my favourite interview was with a para-swimmer. She was really fun and gave me some tips on how to improve my swimming. The whole day was shot in the pool, so it was really interesting to see how the film crew filmed underwater and above us with a crane!

“I’ve loved getting the chance to meet these determined Paralympians, whose journeys are so inspiring to me. For example, when I met a Paralympian archer – she told me about how everyone told her she couldn’t do archery because of her disability (she was born with a short left arm). Even though lots of people told her she couldn’t, she created a different way of holding the bow and became the first person with that disability to try archery. She is also really keen on encouraging other people with disabilities to try archery.”

It sounds like an incredible experience, and we wondered if there were any downsides to the job? Kieran admits, “The only challenging bit of the filming was the early starts and long journeys to get to the shooting locations, which were all over the country, but the experiences were definitely worth it!”

We’re looking forward to seeing Kieran in action when his interviews come out on Nickelodeon ahead of The Paralympic Games of Paris 2024 which run from 28 August until 8 September.

Kieran says, “Watch out for the colourful surprise at the end the archery shoot!”

South Park: Snow Day! - Nintendo Switch Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024 | IGN

South Park: Snow Day! - Nintendo Switch Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024 | IGN

Join Cartman and friends in this co-op action game set in the town of South Park when it arrives on March 26th, 2024!

From South Park Digital Studios comes the next chapter in the journey of the New Kid. A massive blizzard has thrown the town into chaos and, more importantly, cancelled school. Pre-Order now at www.SouthParkSnowDay.com and join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory! #SouthPark #SnowDay

About SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY!

Play as the New kid in South Park and join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory, to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life - a snow day!

Grab up to three friends, in this four-player co-op, and battle your way through the snow-piled town of South Park on a quest to save the world and enjoy a day without school. It’s a snow day, dude!

It’s an all-new 3D co-op game.
A blizzard of epic proportions has blanketed the town of South Park and it’s up to Cartman, Stan, Kenny, Kyle, and you, as the New Kid, to save the town.
Experience cooperative gameplay for the first time ever in a South Park game with up to three friends or ally bots - unleashing powerful, coordinated attacks on your foes.
Equip and upgrade devastating melee and ranged weapons. Deploy special abilities and powers that will bring hordes of enemies and epic bosses to their knees.
Use a wide range of iconic cosmetics and customize your New Kid with endless possible combinations from beanies to Cheesy Poof T-shirts to chin balls.
Collector's Edition also available.

The exclusive event South Park (Not Suitable For Children) is now streaming on Paramount+ along with previous South Park exclusive events. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com

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