CBS Corp. has set a leadership transition at pay cable network Showtime, with long-time chairman and CEO Matthew Blank passing the CEO title and duties to network president David Nevins as of January 1, 2016. At that time, all Showtime senior management will begin reporting to Nevins. Blank, who has served as chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks since 1995, will continue in his role as chairman. He is expected to work on big-picture issues and strategy and represent the…...
- 6/11/2015
- Deadline TV
Roku & Playstation Vue added to Showtime‘s Streaming Service as Providers. Showtime’s new online streaming service christened “Showtime” will now be available through Roku devices and on Playstation via their Vue service. These new internet distributors are in addition to the Showtime app that will be available for download in early July 2015. Showtime previous announced that its new streaming service would available on Apple devices as well.
Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. had this to say about partnering with Roku and Playstation:
“We are thrilled that Roku and Sony have come on board for our launch in early July,” said Blank. “Both platforms have distinct and loyal audiences and together they will build on our service and greatly expand the number of homes that will have access to the Showtime service over the internet. This is fundamental to Showtime’s strategy of putting the choice...
Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. had this to say about partnering with Roku and Playstation:
“We are thrilled that Roku and Sony have come on board for our launch in early July,” said Blank. “Both platforms have distinct and loyal audiences and together they will build on our service and greatly expand the number of homes that will have access to the Showtime service over the internet. This is fundamental to Showtime’s strategy of putting the choice...
- 6/8/2015
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Starting July 12, you’ll be able to enjoy your Masters of Sex-ytimes via the Internet. And with no strings attached (to a cable provider, that is).
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Showtime on Wednesday announced the launch of, well, Showtime, a stand-alone streaming service by which viewers can enjoy every episode of every season of the pay cabler’s original series, but without a cable subscription. Instead, you can pony up $10.99 per month to access the Showtime service using any Apple device. (Additional platforms and providers will be announced at a later date.
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Showtime on Wednesday announced the launch of, well, Showtime, a stand-alone streaming service by which viewers can enjoy every episode of every season of the pay cabler’s original series, but without a cable subscription. Instead, you can pony up $10.99 per month to access the Showtime service using any Apple device. (Additional platforms and providers will be announced at a later date.
- 6/3/2015
- TVLine.com
After a successful three-and-a-half years on the job, Showtime‘s entertainment president David Nevins has been given a bigger title and signed into a new deal to keep him at the company though 2018. In his new role as President of Showtime Networks, Nevins will add oversight of Showtime Sports and the company’s marketing, creative and digital media divisions. He also will continue to oversee all aspects of Showtime programming, along with managing the network’s scheduling, research, acquisitions, home entertainment, business affairs and corporate communications teams. “David Nevins is one of the most talented executives working in television today,” said Showtime Networks CEO Matthew C. Blank, to whom Nevins will continue to report. “His arrival at Showtime was followed by an incredible period of renewal for our network, and these transformative years have led to critical acclaim, consistent buzz, subscriber growth and awards recognition.” Since Nevins joined the network...
- 3/4/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
David Nevins is moving up the corporate ladder. The Showtime entertainment chief has been elevated to the newly-created role of president of Showtime Networks, and has signed a new deal that will keep him with the company through 2018. As part of the new pact, he’ll add oversight over Showtime Sports as well as the company’s marketing, creative and digital media divisions. Nevins will continue to report to CEO Matthew Blank, who is based in New York. The news comes after a particularly strong first three and a half years on the job, having greenlighted Emmy winner Homeland as
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- 3/4/2014
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With the new season of Dexter airing earlier in the year than usual, Showtime is already giving us a good look at what’s to come. Take a look at the latest teaser video that contains new footage, and teases Dexter “Vetting, Stalking and Killing.”
For those that missed our coverage late last week, we’ve included a two minute clip from the upcoming season and the official announcement from Showtime that Dexter Season 8 will be the last season of the series:
“In a special announcement this afternoon made directly to Dexter’s 13 million fans on the show’s Facebook page, Showtime confirmed that the upcoming eighth season of the groundbreaking series will be its final one. The announcement coincided with the release of an exclusive tease from the premiere of the series’ eighth and final season, which debuts on Sunday June 30th at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime.
For those that missed our coverage late last week, we’ve included a two minute clip from the upcoming season and the official announcement from Showtime that Dexter Season 8 will be the last season of the series:
“In a special announcement this afternoon made directly to Dexter’s 13 million fans on the show’s Facebook page, Showtime confirmed that the upcoming eighth season of the groundbreaking series will be its final one. The announcement coincided with the release of an exclusive tease from the premiere of the series’ eighth and final season, which debuts on Sunday June 30th at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime.
- 4/22/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The end of Dexter is coming on June 30th, and Showtime has released a 2 minute sneak peak at the 8th and final season, showcasing Debra’s thoughts about her brother, following the craziness at the end of last season. Hint: she’s not happy with Dexter.
Here is the clip:
The network finally confirmed that this season was its last today, and some of the higher ups had some really nice things to say about the show and their leading actors:
“When it debuted in 2006, ‘Dexter’ redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape,” said Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “‘Dexter’ paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.”
“‘Dexter’ is a landmark franchise for our network, and we cannot wait...
Here is the clip:
The network finally confirmed that this season was its last today, and some of the higher ups had some really nice things to say about the show and their leading actors:
“When it debuted in 2006, ‘Dexter’ redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape,” said Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “‘Dexter’ paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.”
“‘Dexter’ is a landmark franchise for our network, and we cannot wait...
- 4/18/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Although it’s been said that Season 8 of Dexter would likely be the final season of the series, Showtime officially confirmed it today and released two minutes of new footage:
“In a special announcement this afternoon made directly to Dexter’s 13 million fans on the show’s Facebook page, Showtime confirmed that the upcoming eighth season of the groundbreaking series will be its final one. The announcement coincided with the release of an exclusive tease from the premiere of the series’ eighth and final season, which debuts on Sunday June 30th at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime. The series premiered on the network on October 1, 2006 and has grown its loyal audience every season since its debut. Dexter was the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award, as well as 25 Emmy® and 10 Golden Globe® Award nominations, and was twice named one of AFI’s top ten television series.
“When it debuted in 2006, Dexter redefined the genre,...
“In a special announcement this afternoon made directly to Dexter’s 13 million fans on the show’s Facebook page, Showtime confirmed that the upcoming eighth season of the groundbreaking series will be its final one. The announcement coincided with the release of an exclusive tease from the premiere of the series’ eighth and final season, which debuts on Sunday June 30th at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime. The series premiered on the network on October 1, 2006 and has grown its loyal audience every season since its debut. Dexter was the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award, as well as 25 Emmy® and 10 Golden Globe® Award nominations, and was twice named one of AFI’s top ten television series.
“When it debuted in 2006, Dexter redefined the genre,...
- 4/18/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It's official! "Dexter's" last season will be its upcoming eighth season. Showtime made the announcement on the "Dexter" Facebook page to its more than 13 million fans on Thursday afternoon.
"'Dexter' is a landmark franchise for our network, and we cannot wait to unveil the conclusion of this series, as we know it, to the millions of passionate fans who have supported the show season after season," David Nevins, president of entertainment at Showtime Networks Inc., said in a statement. "We'd like to thank Michael, Jennifer, and 'Dexter 's' indomitable cast, executive producers, writers and crew for eight incredible seasons."
Rumors of Season 8 being "Dexter's" last season have bubbled up for months, but Showtime never confirmed until now.
"When it debuted in 2006, 'Dexter' redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape," Matthew C. Blank,...
"'Dexter' is a landmark franchise for our network, and we cannot wait to unveil the conclusion of this series, as we know it, to the millions of passionate fans who have supported the show season after season," David Nevins, president of entertainment at Showtime Networks Inc., said in a statement. "We'd like to thank Michael, Jennifer, and 'Dexter 's' indomitable cast, executive producers, writers and crew for eight incredible seasons."
Rumors of Season 8 being "Dexter's" last season have bubbled up for months, but Showtime never confirmed until now.
"When it debuted in 2006, 'Dexter' redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape," Matthew C. Blank,...
- 4/18/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
The clean-shaven killer will claim his final victims this summer. Are you ready to say goodbye?
Confirming reports that surfaced earlier this year, Showtime announced April 18 that the upcoming eighth season of Dexter will be its last. Season eight will pick up six months after the events of last season’s shocking finale, and Dexter (Michael C. Hall) will still be “managing life as a dead, brother, and a serial killer.” And just when she thought she was in the clear, Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) is confronted by a “mysterious woman” with knowledge about her brother’s past.
Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc., reflected on the show’s incredible success in a statement:
When it debuted in 2006, Dexter redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape. Dexter paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series,...
Confirming reports that surfaced earlier this year, Showtime announced April 18 that the upcoming eighth season of Dexter will be its last. Season eight will pick up six months after the events of last season’s shocking finale, and Dexter (Michael C. Hall) will still be “managing life as a dead, brother, and a serial killer.” And just when she thought she was in the clear, Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) is confronted by a “mysterious woman” with knowledge about her brother’s past.
Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc., reflected on the show’s incredible success in a statement:
When it debuted in 2006, Dexter redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape. Dexter paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series,...
- 4/18/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Showtime today finally confirmed that its flagship drama Dexter will end its run with its upcoming eighth season. “When it debuted in 2006, Dexter redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape,” said Showtime Networks chairman and CEO Matthew C. Blank. “Dexter paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.” In addition to breaking ratings records, something the veteran series continued to do even in its most recent seventh season, Dexter has been a great launching pad for Showtime. It helped establish Homeland as a hit, serving as a lead-in for the terrorism drama’s first two seasons. And now Dexter is tasked again to launch a new series with its final season, which will lead into new drama Ray Donovan. It premieres June 30 at 9 Pm.
- 4/18/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Press Release: We can confirm that the upcoming eighth season of our groundbreaking series Dexter® will be its final one. Today’s announcement coincides with the release of an exclusive tease from the premiere of the series’ eighth and final season, which debuts on Sunday June 30th at 9 p.m. Et/Pt . The series premiered on October 1, 2006 and has grown its loyal audience every season since its debut. Dexter was the recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award, as well as 25 Emmy and 10 Golden Globe Award nominations, and was twice named one of AFI’s top ten television series.
“When it debuted in 2006, Dexter redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape,” said Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “Dexter paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.
“When it debuted in 2006, Dexter redefined the genre, by taking the anti-hero to new heights and pushing the boundaries of the television landscape,” said Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “Dexter paved the way for the next generation of award-winning hit Showtime series, and its cultural impact will be felt for years to come.
- 4/18/2013
- by theTVaddict
- The TV Addict
Veteran Showtime Networks executive Frank Pintauro died Sunday at his home in New York after a long battle with cancer. He was 61. Pintauro served as executive vice president, red group, where he oversaw the network's in-house ad agency and was co-head of the network's marketing and creative services department, reporting to Showtime Networks' chairman and chief executive Matthew C. Blank. "The success of Showtime is due in large part to Frank's contributions over the past 20 years," said Blank. "He was a brilliant creative executive with an amazing work ethic and...
- 10/9/2012
- by Todd Cunningham
- The Wrap
Christina Spade will take over as Showtime Evp and Chief Financial Officer on January 1 when Jerry Scro retires after more than 23 years at the network. He has been Showtime’s CFO for the past 16 years and has worked within CBS Corp for 41 years. “Jerry Scro has been an invaluable member of our management team and a huge contributor to the success of Showtime Networks,” said Showtime chairman and CEO Matthew Blank. “Just as importantly, he has been a trusted and beloved colleague and friend to all of us at Showtime. He will be most sorely missed.” Spade, who previously worked under Scro as Svp Affiliate Finance and Business Operations, will be responsible for all financial matters relating to Showtime’s businesses and will oversee budgeting, planning, forecasting and accounting of all business segments.
- 9/12/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
It's official: David Nevins will take over for Robert Greenblatt as President of Entertainment at Showtime. The announcement was made this morning by Showtime Chairman/CEO Matthew Blank, who officially confirmed reports late last week that Nevins, a partner at Imagine TV, would take over for Greenblatt, who will leave the pay cabler when his contract ends in July. "I'm thrilled to welcome a creative executive of the caliber of David Nevins to our company,” said Blank in a statement. "David's career has been punctuated by genre-defining programming at every turn and has the perfect creative sensibility for Showtime Networks' next exciting chapter." "At the same time, I have to say that Bob Greenblatt is one of the finest executives in the business and has developed some of the most extraordinary original programming of the past decade," continued Blank. "His legacy has us grateful and well-positioned for the company's future.
- 6/28/2010
- by Jace
- Televisionary
Long-time producer and network programming executive David Nevins is heading to Showtime as the premium cable giant's new Entertainment President. Nevins' will be replacing Robert Greenblatt, who will be departing Showtime when his current contract ends in July. Currently the head of Imagine Television, a position he's held since 2002, Nevens will be responsible for developing, acquiring and supervising all aspects of programming for all of the Showtime Networks channels, reporting to Showtime Chairman and CEO Matthew C. Blank. "I'm thrilled to welcome a creative executive of the caliber of David Nevins to our company," Blank says in a...
- 6/28/2010
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
New York – (June 28, 2010) – David Nevins, an Emmy Award-winning producer and veteran network programming executive, has been named President of Entertainment at Showtime Networks Inc., it was announced today by Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc., to whom he will report. Mr. Nevins will succeed Robert Greenblatt, who announced he will leave the network after completing his current contract in July. Nevins, who has served as President of Imagine Television since 2002, will be responsible for developing, acquiring and supervising all aspects of programming for all of the Showtime Networks channels. He will [...]...
- 6/28/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
A recent deal will move a certain studio's output from the theater right to TV.
Disney-abc Domestic Television and Showtime Networks Inc. have announced plans to enter into an exclusive output agreement. Under this arrangement, up to 35 of DreamWorks Studios' films scheduled for release between 2010 and 2015 will air on the network.
Matthew C. Blank, chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks, made the announcement.
"We are very pleased to be in business with The Walt Disney Company in bringing us theatrical films from DreamWorks," said Blank. "We expect a great supply of high-profile commercially successful films from Steven Spielberg, Stacey Snider and their wonderful team. Combined with our current supply of theatrical titles, our subscribers will enjoy a diverse slate of films for years to come."...
Disney-abc Domestic Television and Showtime Networks Inc. have announced plans to enter into an exclusive output agreement. Under this arrangement, up to 35 of DreamWorks Studios' films scheduled for release between 2010 and 2015 will air on the network.
Matthew C. Blank, chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks, made the announcement.
"We are very pleased to be in business with The Walt Disney Company in bringing us theatrical films from DreamWorks," said Blank. "We expect a great supply of high-profile commercially successful films from Steven Spielberg, Stacey Snider and their wonderful team. Combined with our current supply of theatrical titles, our subscribers will enjoy a diverse slate of films for years to come."...
- 3/17/2010
- icelebz.com
A recent deal will move a certain studio's output from the theater right to TV.
Disney-abc Domestic Television and Showtime Networks Inc. have announced plans to enter into an exclusive output agreement. Under this arrangement, up to 35 of DreamWorks Studios' films scheduled for release between 2010 and 2015 will air on the network.
Matthew C. Blank, chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks, made the announcement.
"We are very pleased to be in business with The Walt Disney Company in bringing us theatrical films from DreamWorks," said Blank. "We expect a great supply of high-profile commercially successful films from Steven Spielberg, Stacey Snider and their wonderful team. Combined with our current supply of theatrical titles, our subscribers will enjoy a diverse slate of films for years to come."...
Disney-abc Domestic Television and Showtime Networks Inc. have announced plans to enter into an exclusive output agreement. Under this arrangement, up to 35 of DreamWorks Studios' films scheduled for release between 2010 and 2015 will air on the network.
Matthew C. Blank, chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks, made the announcement.
"We are very pleased to be in business with The Walt Disney Company in bringing us theatrical films from DreamWorks," said Blank. "We expect a great supply of high-profile commercially successful films from Steven Spielberg, Stacey Snider and their wonderful team. Combined with our current supply of theatrical titles, our subscribers will enjoy a diverse slate of films for years to come."...
- 3/17/2010
- icelebz.com
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