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3 Shows Canceled As NBC Clears Space For New Fall Lineup 3 Shows Canceled As NBC Clears Space For New Fall Lineup
3 Shows Canceled As NBC Clears Space For New Fall Lineup A programming shake-up at NBC is leaving viewers with three fewer dramas to watch when the network’s new schedule debuts in the fall. Network executives confirmed they have pulled the plug on Suits: LA, Found, and The Irrational, each for a different mix of ratings woes and strategic realities.  The trio’s departure opens primetime real estate just as NBC prepares to lean harder into live sports, particularly NBA basketball. Suits: LA a spin-off of the surprise-hit Suits, exits after a single season. Nielsen tracking shows the legal dramedy never matched its predecessor’s Netflix-fuel…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know
Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know Paramount+ has dropped Showtime from the name of its top-tier plan in the latest move by a streaming platform to rebrand in an increasingly crowded market. Paramount Global said that "Paramount+ with Showtime" was officially renamed "Paramount+ Premium" on Monday, June 23. The tweak removes the ad-free tier's association with the premium TV network that's the home of popular shows like "Californication," "Dexter," "Homeland," and "Yellowjackets." The change is only a rebrand, with the $12.99/month plan's offerings remaining the same. "Since we recently introduced a sampling of Showtim…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How
Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How Streaming has officially overtaken traditional TV. In a record-setting month, streaming accounted for 44.8% of all television use in May, outpacing the combined share of cable and broadcast for the first time. The data came from Nielsen's monthly report of The Gauge, released on Tuesday, June 17. Broadcast TV made up 20.1% of total usage, while cable came in at 24.1%. The total of 44.2% was slightly behind streaming for the first time since Nielsen began tracking in May 2021. The shift reflects a dramatic rise in streaming over the past four years, with streaming usage jumpi…

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by Chris Spiker