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Paramount+ to Premiere 'The French Montana Story' on November 19

PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES NEW DOCUMENTARY THE FRENCH MONTANA STORY TO PREMIERE NOVEMBER 19

Produced by Live Nation Productions For MTV Entertainment Studios, Film Tells the Inspiring Story of Diamond-Selling Recording Artist, French Montana

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October 23, 2024 – Paramount+ today announced that the new documentary THE FRENCH MONTANA STORY will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20 in the U.K. and Australia, with further international markets to follow. Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com.


Produced by Live Nation Productions for MTV Entertainment Studios and directed by Mandon Lovett, the film chronicles the unlikely rise of Moroccan born, diamond-selling recording artist, French Montana as his single mother sacrifices everything to raise her three young sons in the Bronx, after being abandoned by their father and left destitute. The film spans the globe as it depicts the family’s unique immigrant journey, a son’s perseverance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, and a mother’s unwavering faith — all in pursuit of the American dream; it is a timeless hero’s journey with a modern day, hip-hop twist.

“This is the best project I’ve ever worked on in my life,” said Montana. “It’s the first blueprint of an immigrant’s music dream, proving that anything is possible and it’s not about the awards, it’s about what we learn from the losses and sacrifices.”

THE FRENCH MONTANA STORY is directed by Mandon Lovett and executive produced by Michael Rapino and Ryan Kroft for Live Nation Productions alongside Karim “French Montana” Kharbouch for Montana Entertainment.

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About Paramount+

Paramount+, part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining 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 Live Nation Productions

Live Nation Entertainment leads the industry bringing artists and their live shows to stages worldwide.  Live Nation Productions was created to help those same artists tell their stories.  The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy nominated division is home to artist-driven films and TV series dedicated to sharing those groundbreaking, musically-inspired stories for audiences worldwide.  Upcoming projects include “Billy Idol Should Be Dead” and scripted feature “K-Pops.” Live Nation Productions’ previous projects include the critically acclaimed “A Star is Born,” “Love, Lizzo,” “Imagine Dragons: Believer,” “Hip Hop World,” “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” “Moonage Daydream (David Bowie),” “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind,” and “Justin Timberlake + the Tennessee Kids.”

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Originally published: October 24, 2024.

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Landman | Official Trailer 2 | Paramount+

Landman | Official Trailer 2 | Paramount+


New Series Streaming November 17 exclusively on Paramount+. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, LANDMAN is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs.

The new original drama series will star Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton. In addition to Thornton, the series stars Ali Larter (The Last Victim), Michelle Randolph (1923), Jacob Lofland (Joker: Folie à Deux), Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia), and Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans). Jon Hamm (Mad Men) will star in a recurring guest role with Andy Garcia (Expendables franchise) and Michael Peña (End of Watch) also serving as guest stars.

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New CBS Comedy 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' Receives Full Season Order

NEW CBS COMEDY GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE RECEIVES FULL SEASON ORDER

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CBS announced today (Oct. 30) a full season order for GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE. Starring Montana Jordan and Emily Osment, the new comedy, created and executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro and Steve Holland, expands the universe of THE BIG BANG THEORY and YOUNG SHELDON.

“With the resounding success of THE BIG BANG THEORY and YOUNG SHELDON, we were instantly on board when Chuck, Steven and Steve brought us the idea to further explore this world through GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “The enthusiastic audience reception has demonstrated the enormous appeal of these characters and we can’t wait to see all of the hilarious fun this season will undoubtedly deliver.”

According to VideoAmp and Paramount+ internal data, the premiere episode for GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE amassed 10.6 million multiplatform viewers in its first seven days, up versus YOUNG SHELDON’s final season premiere on Feb. 15. Streaming on Paramount+ and CBS TVE (CBS.com / CBS App) is up +72% from the last season debut of YOUNG SHELDON on an AMA basis.

GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE follows Georgie (Jordan) and Mandy (Osment) as they raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting and marriage. Rachel Bay Jones, Will Sasso, Dougie Baldwin and Jessie Prez also star.

GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE airs on Thursdays, (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

Produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., in association with Warner Bros. Television for the CBS Television Network.

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CBS Premiere Episodes Soar In Multiplatform Viewership Led By 'Matlock' Premiere Amassing 22.8 Million Viewers In One Month

CBS PREMIERE EPISODES SOAR IN MULTIPLATFORM VIEWERSHIP LED BY MATLOCK PREMIERE AMASSING 22.8 MILLION VIEWERS IN ONE MONTH

All of CBS’ New Scripted Series Deliver Streaming Viewership Increases from Last Season Premieres

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CBS announced today (Oct. 30) impressive, double-digit multiplatform audiences and season-over-season streaming growth for the premieres of its freshman and sophomore season series. Measurement is based on VideoAmp and internal data.

  • MATLOCK’s series premiere has been seen by 15.8 million multiplatform viewers in its first 30 days. When including the two encore airings Oct. 8 and Oct. 10, this number jumps to 22.8 million viewers.

  • GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE series premiere amassed 10.6 million multiplatform viewers in its first seven days, up season-over-season versus YOUNG SHELDON’s final season premiere on Feb. 15.

  • TRACKER season two premiere delivered 15.7 million multiplatform viewers in its first seven days, up +25% from its time period premiere last season on Feb. 18.

  • ELSBETH’s season two premiere was seen by nearly 10 million multiplatform viewers in its first seven days, up +19% from its debut last season on Feb. 29.

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On Paramount+ and CBS TVE (CBS.com / CBS App), the premiere episodes for CBS’ freshman and sophomore scripted series also posted gains from last season’s premieres on an AMA basis:

  • MATLOCK posted CBS’ second-largest streaming seven-day AMA for any new series, only behind last season’s TRACKER.

  • GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE is up +72% from last season’s premiere of YOUNG SHELDON.

  • TRACKER, the most-watched CBS streaming series on Paramount+ last season, is up +3% YoY from its first regularly scheduled episode.

  • ELSBETH is up +34% YoY from its last season premiere.

  • NCIS: ORIGINS is up +53% in seven-day streaming from the last season premiere of NCIS: HAWAI’I on Feb. 12.

  • POPPA’S HOUSE is up +169% in three days of streaming from BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA’s last season premiere on Feb. 12.

Source: VideoAmp, CBS Research Estimates and Internal Streaming data with co-view factor

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'United Way Benefit For Hurricane Relief' to Air Saturday, Nov. 2 on CBS and CMT

“UNITED WAY BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF” TO AIR SATURDAY, NOV. 2 ON CBS AND CMT

United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global Partner to Raise Critically Needed Funds for Relief and Recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Performances and Special Appearances by Backstreet Boys, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Burke, Blake Shelton, Brittney Spencer, Carly Pearce, Cedric The Entertainer, Chris Janson, Clay Aiken, Cody Alan, Jackson Dean, JB SMOOVE, Jonathan McReynolds, Kelsea Ballerini, Max Thieriot, Nate Burleson, Stephen Colbert, Taye Diggs, Tyler Hubbard, Zac Brown Band and More

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NEW YORK AND ALEXANDRIA, VA. (OCT. 30, 2024) – United Way Worldwide (UWW) and Paramount Global together announce the UNITED WAY BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF™, to air Saturday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and CMT, and available to stream live on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME*.

The one-hour special will bring together some of the biggest names across music, television and entertainment to mobilize communities and raise critical funds for relief and recovery following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which caused an estimated $50 billion in damage. Proceeds from the special, taped Oct. 27-28 in Nashville, will support hurricane relief and long-term recovery efforts and benefit individuals and families across the southeastern U.S.

The UNITED WAY BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF will include performances from Brittney Spencer, Carly Pearce, Chris Janson, Clay Aiken, Jonathan McReynolds and Tyler Hubbard with special messages and appearances by Backstreet Boys, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Burke, Blake Shelton, Cedric The Entertainer, Cody Alan, Jackson Dean, JB SMOOVE, Kelsea Ballerini, Max Thieriot, Nate Burleson, Stephen Colbert, Taye Diggs, Zac Brown Band, alongside real life heroes Mark Starling and Tank Spencer and more.

“In times of crisis, United Way mobilizes the caring power of communities to help people in need,” said Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of UWW. “UNITED WAY BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF is an opportunity to unite people to help the individuals and families impacted by the devastating hurricanes. Because united is the way to create long-term and lasting resiliency for individuals, families and communities.”

“United Way has a long-standing history of providing aid and hope to people before, during and after crises,” said Byron V. Garrett, chief revenue officer at UWW. “United Way has deep roots and trusted relationships in the communities we serve, which enables us to effectively direct resources where they are needed most.”

“Paramount Global and its brands are proud to collaborate with United Way Worldwide on the UNITED WAY BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF in reaching audiences across the U.S. to help those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton,” said Melissa C. Potter, executive director of Content for Change, Paramount Global and United Way Worldwide board of trustee. “I have seen firsthand how United Way rallies local leaders, cross-sector partners and the community to aid people during times of crisis, and the resources raised by this benefit event will help those in need to recover and rebuild.”

In the last four years alone, United Way around the world has responded to more than 200 disasters, including droughts, water crises, hurricanes, fires and floods, and mobilized resources by facilitating more than $219 million in outside investments to support local needs.

UNITED WAY BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF was created by Byron V. Garrett, chief revenue officer at United Way Worldwide, and Melissa C. Potter, executive director of Content for Change at Paramount Global. The special is produced by Black & Bespoke (executive producer Myiea Coy), 5X Media (executive producers Gil Goldschein and Maria Pepin), Digital Cinema Collective (executive producer Aaron Cooke) and Berman Productions (executive producer Al Berman) for CBS and CMT.

To learn more about the Benefit, go to www.unitedway.org/benefit.

About United Way Worldwide

United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. True to our founding spirit, whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world. From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re working towards a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential. To learn more, visit www.unitedway.org.

About Black & Bespoke Inc.

Black & Bespoke Inc. is a dynamic, female-led production company committed to delivering top-tier content across a variety of platforms. Helmed by Emmy and PGA Award-winning producer Myiea Coy, the company excels in crafting captivating narratives and developing innovative content strategies for both traditional and digital media. With a strong emphasis on premium branded content and elevated storytelling, Black & Bespoke Inc. is dedicated to amplifying female voices and telling genre-spanning stories that resonate with global audiences. The company aims to set new benchmarks for excellence in content creation, continually pushing the boundaries of storytelling.

About 5X Media

5X Media is a Los Angeles, Cape Town and Madrid-based international production, talent management and distribution company uniquely positioned for the next generation of the entertainment and media business. 5X focuses on monetizing creative talent and IP, producing content and representing unique voices from around the world for all media platforms and audiences. Partners Gil Goldschein, Alon Shtruzman and Scott Einbinder are experienced media executives with a track record of building successful teams and companies in the U.S. and worldwide.

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