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Showtime to Debut "Dexter" Animated Webisode Series

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 8, 2009 - 11:27am.
Los Angeles - CBS-owned (NYSE: CBS) pay-TV channel Showtime Networks plans to launch an animated webisode series based on its Emmy-nominated series "Dexter." Set to premiere on Sho.com on Oct. 25, the twelve-part "Dexter: Early Cuts" series will be told four one-to-two-minute chapters.

tags: Video | TV | Showtime | CBS | Animation | Dexter |

Showtime Plans Animated Webisode Prequel Series for "Dexter"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 24, 2009 - 8:14am.
San Diego - CBS-owned (NYSE: CBS) cable TV network Showtime is creating a 12-episode animated Web series as a prequel to its "Dexter" series, according to a post on The Hollywood Reporter's blog. Set to launch in the fall, the "Earl Cuts" webisode series will feature the voice of star Michael C. Hall, and will explore how he became a serial killer.

tags: Video | TV | Showtime | CBS | Animation | Dexter |

Showtime Debuts New Interactive TV Application

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 23, 2009 - 12:52pm.
New York - CBS-owned (NYSE: CBS) premium cable TV channel Showtime Networks said on Monday that it has developed a new interactive TV application that will allow non-subscribers to sample Showtime content, and even order the premium channel directly from their TV remotes. "This self service approach is a win-win for everyone involved. The viewer can sample our hit programming, while the automated approach generates additional sales and reduces call center expenses for the operators," said Robert Hayes, senior vice president and general manager of Showtime Digital.

Showtime Taps Transpera for TV Show iPhone Application

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 4, 2009 - 1:53pm.
Los Angeles - CBS-owned (NYSE: CBS) cable TV network Showtime will offer full seasons of all of its series via an iPhone application next month, although the series will only be available to voting members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, NewTeeVee reported. Transpera is powering the application, a more limited, publicly-available, ad-supported version of which is also due for release in a few weeks.

tags: Mobile | TV | Showtime | Apple | CBS | iPhone | Transpera |

CBS Signs Partners to Add More TV Episodes to TV.com

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 12, 2009 - 10:39am.

New York - CBS (NYSE: CBS) Interactive announced on Monday that it has signed deals with MGM, Showtime, Sony Pictures Television, PBS and Endemol USA to expand the range of TV episodes available for free streaming on its TV.com website.

Showtime, Brightcove to Offer Emmy Voters Online Screeners

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 31, 2008 - 11:10am.

Los Angeles - CBS's (NYSE: CBS) Showtime Networks pay-TV unit announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Internet TV distributor Brightcove, on an eco-friendly plan to offer Primetime Emmy Awards voters the option to watch full seasons of its original series online, instead of receiving the usual bulky DVD mailings.

tags: Piracy | TV | Showtime | Emmys | Brightcove | CBS |

Pioneer Debuts Beta of SyncTV Download Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 19, 2007 - 1:05pm.

San Jose, Calif. - SyncTV, a unit of Pioneer Corp., on Monday announced the launch of a private beta test of its new Internet-based TV download service, which will initially offer content from providers including CBS' (NYSE: CBS) Showtime Networks. Currently available for PC, Mac or Linux, with plans to offer portable device and TV compatibility, SyncTV offers unlimited downloads of DVD-quality or HD-quality shows from pre-programmed channels, which cost between $2 and $4 each per month. Other shows will be available a la carte for about $2 each.

tags: Video | TV | Showtime | CBS | Pioneer | SyncTV |

Azureus Debuts Vuze P2P TV Service with BBC, Showtime Programs

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 5, 2007 - 3:55pm.

Palo Alto, Calif. - Azureus, the provider of a file-sharing program that uses the BitTorrent protocol, on Thursday announced the launch of Vuze (formerly codenamed Zudeo), a peer-to-peer service that will deliver high-definition programming from providers including the BBC and Showtime Networks.

tags: P2P | TV | Showtime | Movies | G4 | BBC | Starz | Azureus | Zudeo | Vuze | A&E Networks |

Showtime Launches Showtime Interactive 2.0 on EchoStar's Dish Network

Authored by Jay Baage on February 16, 2007 - 4:43pm.
Showtime Networks announced on Friday that it has launched Showtime Interactive 2.0, a breakthrough Interactive Television (ITV) application on EchoStar's Dish Network. Showtime Interactive works so that it pulls video from the set-top box's internal DVR into an Interactive TV environment, combining the very best features of a DVR and ITV in a single experience.

CBS Launches Mobile Entertainment Division

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 7, 2007 - 12:07pm.

New York - CBS Corporation announced on Wednesday the formation of CBS Mobile, a new wireless entertainment division within CBS Interactive that will build the company's mobile operation across its various properties, which include CBS, the CW, Showtime Networks, CSTV and Simon & Schuster.

Smithsonian Networks Details Programming Slate for VOD Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 29, 2007 - 2:33pm.

Washington - Smithsonian Networks, a joint venture between CBS' Showtime Networks and the Smithsonian Institution, said on Monday that its new video-on-demand service will feature a slate of over 60 programs when it makes its debut later this spring. The high-definition programming will include feature documentaries, events, and short subject exploration of the major scientific, cultural, and historical events of the day. Smithsonian Networks also said it entered a co-production deal with the BBC for its "Timewatch" series.

Showtime Creates "The L Word" Area in "Second Life" Virtual World

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 22, 2007 - 2:01pm.

New York - CBS Corporation's Showtime Networks on Monday announced plans to launch a virtual reality area for its "The L Word" cable TV series within the virtual world "Second Life." Showtime partnered with The Electric Sheep Company to develop the various aspects of the 3D environment, which include a virtual dance club, and virtual amphitheater where Second Life users will be able to screen select episodes of The L Word.

CBS' Showtime to Launch Broadband On-Demand Games Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 11, 2007 - 10:25am.

New York - CBS Corporation's Showtime cable TV network has announced plans to launch a broadband on-demand video game service.

CinemaNow Adds Showtime, A&E TV Shows to Internet Download Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 18, 2006 - 2:20pm.
Marina del Rey, Calif. - CinemaNow, an Internet movie and TV show download service, announced on Monday that it has signed licensing agreements with Showtime Networks and A&E Television Networks. Under the deal, $1.99 episodes of TV programs including "Biography," "Modern Marvels," "The L Word" and "Sleeper Cell" will be added to CinemaNow.

"The L Word" Creator to Launch Online Social Network for Lesbians

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 18, 2006 - 9:11am.

New York - The creator and executive producer of Showtime Networks' "The L Word" series, Ilene Chaiken, announced on Monday that she has partnered with a group of women from the entertainment and technology industries to launch an online social network for lesbians and their friends.

Buzz Watch: Bret Easton Ellis Writes Showtime Drama

Authored by Jay Baage on December 11, 2006 - 7:07am.
This looks promising - "The Canyons" - a script from Bret Easton Ellis, who wrote the pop-culture classic "American Psycho" novel, has been picked up by premium cable channel Showtime. In the wake of HBOs many hit shows like "The Sopranos" and "Six Feet Under", Showtime has a lot of catching up to do. While "Weeds" is an under-appreciated gem, "The L Word" is groundbreaking and "Sleeper Cell" is simply great, Showtime has flown under the radar and not managed a big break-out pop-culture hit. Maybe "The Canyons" will be it. The show will reportedly be part soap opera, part horror flick, following a 29-year-old magazine editor who travels across the country following his best friend, only to find himself alone when his friend dies mysteriously. Let's hope that it is not too over-the-top like the latest Showtime addition, "Dexter", which, unfortunately, in my opinion did not deliver on a promising premise.

Summary of and Link to Apple's Announcement!

Authored by Jay Baage on September 12, 2006 - 6:11am.
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Break.com, Showtime Solicit User Videos for "Weeds" Promotion

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 22, 2006 - 12:19pm.
Los Angeles - Online entertainment network Break.com announced on Tuesday a partnership with Viacom's Showtime Networks to promote the new cable TV series "Weeds."

On Command to Offer Showtime HD Channel in Hotel Rooms

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 11:42am.
Denver - On Command, a provider of in-room interactive entertainment to over 800,000 hotel rooms, announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Showtime Networks to broadcast Showtime HD in the guest rooms it serves.

Showtime, Digisoft.tv Develop Ability to Add Premium Channel Via Remote

Authored by dmw on April 7, 2006 - 7:33pm.
New York - CBS Corporation's Showtime cable TV network announced on Friday that it plans to introduce technology that will allow cable TV subscribers to add the premium channel using their TV remote controls. Developed by Ireland-based Digisoft.tv, the self-provisioning application will be viewable only by non-Showtime subscribers, and allow them to access packaging, pricing and additional information, as well as incentives to upgrade.