Friday, February 17, 2023

Preview: Andy Samberg’s Animated Comedy ‘Digman!’ Gets First Look Trailer

New series about a rather dim celebrity archaeologist, featuring all-star guest performances from Maya Rudolph, Jason Schwartzman, Daniel Radcliffe, and a host of others, premieres March 22nd on Comedy Central.


Comedy Central has released a first-look trailer for Andy Samberg’s upcoming adult animated adventure comedy series, Digman! The series marks the first to be written, produced, and created by Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor and producer Samberg (Palm Springs, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) along with co-creator and showrunner Neil Campbell (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). 

The half-hour animated series is set in a world where archaeologists are massive celebrities and the coolest people on the planet, with Samberg providing the voice of the protagonist, Rip Digman.

Watch the diggin’ good first-look trailer for Digman! now:


Joining Samberg in the principle cast is: Mitra Jouhari (Three Busy Debras), Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave), Dale Soules (Orange Is the New Black), Guz Khan (Our Flag Means Death), Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Tim Meadows (The Goldbergs).

In addition to the principal cast, the show will feature guest performances from:

  • Clancy Brown (SpongeBob SquarePants, Tales of Arcadia)
  • Andy Daly (The Great North, Inside Job)
  • Cole Escola (Big Mouth, Tuca & Bertie)
  • Harvey Guillén (The Thundermans, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, What We Do in the Shadows)
  • Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Infinity Train, The Sandman)
  • Marc Evan Jackson (Central Park, Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
  • Rachel Kaly (What Can I Get Started for You podcast)
  • Kerri Kenney (Harvey Beaks, Reno 911!)
  • Lauren Lapkus (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Orange Is the New Black)
  • Jane Lynch (iCarly, Wreck-It Ralph, Only Murders in the Building)
  • Mike Mitchell (Dicktown, Parks and Recreation)
  • Kyle Mooney (SNL, Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
  • Claudia O’Doherty (Koala Man, Killing It)
  • Lennon Parham (Little Demon, Minx)
  • Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story)
  • Maya Rudolph (The Good Place, Big Mouth, Human Resources)
  • Paul Rust (The Great North, Love)
  • Jason Schwartzman (Klaus, My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea)
  • Carl Tart (Inside Job, Star Trek: Lower Decks)
  • Joe Lo Truglio (Bob’s Burgers, Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
  • and director-writer Edgar Wright

Digman! joins MTV Entertainment’s growing arsenal of adult animation including previously announced titles, including Everybody Still Hates Chris, a reimagined animated version of Chris Rock's popular award-winning family show of the same name, and Jodie, a film spin-off of MTV’s iconic Daria franchise with Tracee Ellis Ross in the titular role, Also along for the ride is the South Park franchise and Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head series and Beavis & Butt-Head Do the Universe film.

The series is produced by CBS Studios alongside Ali Bell and The Lonely Island’s Party Over Here banner. Titmouse will executive produce with their own Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina.


Join the Digman! archaeological conversation using #Digman on social media, and watch the series when it premieres Wednesday, March 22nd at 10:30pm ET/PT on Comedy Central.

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Paramount CEO Says 'General Entertainment Clearly Makes Sense For Us' As Disney Backs Away

Bob Bakish said franchises and the company's "multi-platform strategy" help rationalize the cost of general entertainment programming.


Asked whether Disney’s move away from “undifferentiated” general entertainment programming has any impact on Paramount Global, CEO Bob Bakish said the platform already stands out in the field because of its offerings, which include Paramount films, CBS programming, Nickelodeon shows and franchises.

“Differentiation matters and the general entertainment space may not make sense for everyone. But general entertainment clearly makes sense for us,” Bakish told LightShed Partners analyst Rich Greenfield on the company earnings call Thursday. 

The question came after Disney CEO Bob Iger said his company was going to be “fairly aggressive at better curation when it comes to general entertainment” on the company’s Feb. 8 earnings call, as Disney looks to hit $3 billion in future content cost savings. 

“Because when you think about it, general entertainment is generally undifferentiated as opposed to our core franchises and our brands, which, because of their differentiation and their quality, have delivered higher returns for us over the years,” Iger told investors. 

Those comments also sparked questions about whether Disney would seek to sell Hulu, an option that Iger implied Disney was considering, after saying on CNBC on Feb. 9 that “everything is on the table.” Paramount Global was also asked by Greenfield if it would consider buying Hulu during the call Thursday, but executives did not answer the question.

Paramount acquiring Hulu could potentially bring The Orville under the Paramount+ umbrella, where it could sit alongside Star Trek.

In response to the question on its general entertainment emphasis, Bakish spoke to Paramount Global’s record quarter user gain, with the company reaching more than 77 million subscribers at the end of 2022, up from 67 million in the prior quarter. The subscriber growth was driven by the NFL, hits such as Yellowstone and Top Gun: Maverick and 1923, CBS entertainment and new franchises such as Tulsa King and Smile, according to Paramount. 

However with the growth came increased spending, as Paramount saw its fourth-quarter income swing to a loss from the prior quarter, while outlining 2023 as its peak investment year for streaming, with a forecast of negative free cash flow. 

Earlier on the earnings call, Bakish said Paramount would be looking to “efficiently manage” the company’s content spending. Part of that will come from its integration with Showtime, which is expected to bring $700 million of future annual expense savings. However, Bakish said the company will also be focusing on franchises, which bring in higher engagement with lower acquisition costs, while taking “selective swings” on new IP. 

“Our multi-platform strategy and franchise focus ensure we can build a differentiated content slate and simultaneously create a compelling content ROI. So again, general entertainment, it totally works for us, in general with streaming, and maybe we’re different because of our asset composition strategy, but we’re leaning into it,” Bakish said. 

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Original source: The Hollywood Reporter.
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Paramount Set to Raise Monthly Price of Paramount+ Later This Year As Service Integrates With Showtime

Paramount Global is preparing to hike the monthly price of Paramount+ later this year, with the company also disclosing its intent to take as much as a $1.5 billion write-down from the integration of Showtime with the streaming platform.


Paramount Global’s Q4 2022 earnings report added to the sector-wide pain felt by Big Media amid steep losses from heavy investment in content and marketing to build up direct-to-consumer streaming platforms. Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish and chief financial officer Naveen Chopra emphasized repeatedly that 2023 will mark the summit of the company’s spending on Paramount+ and other platforms. But as evidenced by Q4, the advertising slowdown and macroeconomic headwinds affecting consumers have created a perfect storm.

Paramount Global acknowledged that the company will have negative free cash flow in 2023 — a situation that may have seemed shocking for a media giant the size of Paramount just a few years ago. The news of the write-down coupled with the previously announced integration of Paramount+ and Showtime also provides strong evidence that the “Peak TV” bubble of rampant series production is rapidly coming to an end. Paramount Global expects to save about $700 million in the long term on content costs by uniting Paramount+ and Showtime.

Chopra unveiled the pricing plan details and plans for a $1.3 billion-$1.5 billion impairment charge as Showtime is blended into Paramount+ in the U.S.

Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish acknowledged that the company hit big “headwinds” in 2022 and that 2023 will not be a robust year for profits. “We are at peak investment in 2023” in Paramount+, Bakish said.

The monthly price of the premium Paramount+ tier with Showtime will rise to $11.99, from $9.99 at present. The essential tier without Showtime and with advertising will climb to $5.99 from $4.99. Executives did not specify a time frame for the price hikes but said they would come this year.

The impairment charge will be taken in the current quarter for Paramount. Chopra said that write-down is “all about content, driven by the fact that when we combine Showtime and Paramount+, we don’t need the kind of content you would need if they were operating on an independent basis.”

Bakish was pressed on the call by analyst Rich Greenfield about the Showtime strategy, indicating that the company received offers to buy the pay TV stalwart as a stand-alone unit. The CEO didn't directly address the question of fielding inquries for Showtime but he did indicate that they'd crunched some numbers. "We think there's enormous value to unlock with the integration of Showtime and Paramount+. Relative to that, if we were to divest the asset, it would have to create more value than our operating plan," Bakish said. "That bar is pretty high."

Paramount Global has had its struggles with the transition from linear basic cable to the weaker profit margins delivered by direct-to-consumer streaming. Bakish was also asked for his views on comments made last week during an earnings call by Disney CEO Bob Iger, who asserted that the House of Mouse is wary of being too invested in "general entertainment" given the enormous competition for eyeballs.

In Bakish's view, Paramount Global has the assets to drive a broad-based content strategy, appealing to the youngest viewers via Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on up to the adult-focused high-end scripted dramas on Showtime, CBS and Paramount+. "Differentiation matters. The general entertainment space may not make sense for everyone," Bakish said. "But general entertainment clearly makes sense for us."

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Original source: Variety.
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Paramount Reports Q4 and Full Year 2022 Earnings Results

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today (February 16) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. The full press release and other earnings material can be viewed on the Paramount investor relations website at ir.paramount.com. A replay of Paramount's earnings call can also be listened to.

PARAMOUNT REPORTS Q4 AND FULL YEAR 2022 EARNINGS RESULTS


• Paramount+ Added Record 9.9M Subscribers in Q4 and Grew Revenue 81% Year-Over-Year
– Reached Nearly 56M Paramount+ Subscribers, With Global Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Subscribers Rising To More Than 77M
– Pluto TV Also Added 6.5M Global Monthly Active Users (MAUs), Reaching Nearly 79M

• TV Media Adjusted OIBDA Grew 5% Year-Over-Year Despite Macro Headwinds
– Regained Position as the Most-Watched Media Family in Linear Television

• Affiliate & Subscription Revenue Increased 8% Year-Over-Year Demonstrating Power of
Multiplatform Model

• Six of Paramount Picturesʼ Releases in 2022 Opened #1 at the U.S. Box Office
– Led by Top Gun: Maverick, a Top 5 Domestic Movie of All Time
– Since the Launch of Paramount+, Paramount Pictures Films Account for 5 of the Top 15 Engagement Drivers and 3 of the Top 15 Acquisition Drivers On the Service 

STATEMENT FROM BOB BAKISH, PRESIDENT & CEO

Paramount continues to demonstrate the success of its global multiplatform strategy, with popular content at its core. Nowhere was this more evident than in the growth of Paramount+, which added a record 9.9M subscribers in the fourth quarter, driven by hit content like Top Gun: Maverick, 1923 and Criminal Minds: Evolution. In addition, in 2022, Paramount Pictures had 6 films open at #1 in the U.S. box office and Paramount regained its position as the most-watched media family in linear television. Our content and platform strategy is working and, with even more exceptional content coming this year, we expect to return the company to earnings growth in 2024.

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER

Q4 HIGHLIGHTS

• Global DTC subscribers rose to more than 77M.
– Reflects the addition of 10.8M DTC subscribers in the quarter.
– Paramount+ subscribers grew to nearly 56M following a record quarterly increase of 9.9M subscribers.
-- Subscriber growth was driven by a strong content slate, including the NFL, the expansion of existing franchises like Top Gun: Maverick and 1923, the success of new franchises like Tulsa King and Smile, as well as CBS’s overall entertainment slate.
-- Internationally, Yellowstone and Top Gun: Maverick were top acquisition drivers for the service.
-- On a full year basis, Paramount+ continued to benefit from a partnership-based approach, including establishing and expanding relationships with Walmart, Delta, Sky, Canal+, Amazon and Roku.
-- According to Antenna, since launch Paramount+ is the #1 premium streaming service in domestic sign-ups and gross subscriber additions, and had the most sign-ups in 2022.

• Pluto TV increased global MAUs by 6.5M in the quarter driven by growth in all markets and expansion into Canada.
– Grew global total viewing hours strong double digits quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year.

Q4 FINANCIALS

• DTC revenue increased 30% year-over-year.
– Paramount+ revenue grew 81% year-over-year.
– Subscription revenue grew 48% year-over-year, principally reflecting paid subscriber growth on Paramount+.
– Advertising revenue rose 4% year-over-year.

• Adjusted OIBDA decreased $73 million year-over-year, reflecting investments in content and international expansion.

TV MEDIA

Q4 HIGHLIGHTS

• Popular franchise content enabled Paramount’s networks to regain position as the most-watched media family in linear television.

• CBS continued to lead with:
– 7 of the top 10 and 14 of the top 20 entertainment shows, including the #1 drama and overall show in NCIS, the #1 comedy in Young Sheldon and the #1 new show in Fire Country.
– The highest average viewership among all networks during the NFL playoffs.

• Paramount’s cable networks achieved strong viewership share across key demographics.
– Yellowstone was the most-watched original series across all of television.
– Adult cable series on Paramount networks accounted for 3 of the top 5 and 5 of the top 10 among audiences P18-34.
– Nickelodeon had 7 of the top 10 cable series among audiences P2-11.

Q4 FINANCIALS

• Revenue declined 7% year-over-year.
– Advertising revenue decreased 7% year-over-year as increases from political advertising and pricing only partially offset lower impressions and a 2% unfavorable impact from FX.
– Affiliate and subscription revenue declined 4% year-over-year, as the evolution of certain international affiliate agreements resulted in a shift of revenue from our pay television services to our streaming services, and rate increases for our domestic networks only partially offset subscriber declines.
– Licensing and other revenue declined 11% year-over-year driven by a lower volume of programming produced for third parties.

• Adjusted OIBDA increased 5% year-over-year, as the revenue decline was more than offset by lower costs.

FILMED ENTERTAINMENT

Q4 HIGHLIGHTS

• Paramount Pictures’ sixth #1 box office film, Smile, became 2022’s biggest global horror movie and the studio’s third biggest revenue driver behind Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Top Gun: Maverick.

• Strong performance in home entertainment in the quarter driven by multiplatform release of Top Gun: Maverick.

Q4 FINANCIALS

• Revenue increased 35% year-over-year, as the strength of our 2022 releases drove growth in both theatrical and licensing revenues.
– Theatrical revenues increased 149% year-over-year, driven by the box office success of Smile.
– Licensing and other revenues grew 28% year-over-year, benefiting from 2022 releases in the home entertainment window, led by the continued success of Top Gun: Maverick.

• Adjusted OIBDA increased $87 million in the quarter, reflecting higher profitability of our theatrical slate in 2022.




ABOUT PARAMOUNT

Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) is a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. The company holds one of the industry’s most extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

For more information about Paramount, please visit www.paramount.com and follow @ParamountCo on social platforms.

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Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen IRL! 🥇 | "One Krabs Trash" Recreation | SpongeBob IRL | SpongeBob SquarePants Official

Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen IRL! 🥇 | "One Krabs Trash" Recreation | SpongeBob IRL | SpongeBob SquarePants Official


Mr. Krabs has sold SpongeBob a valuable hat and now he wants it back! Too bad he'll have to get it from its new (well, technically original) owner, Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen! Check out this recreation of the episode "One Krabs Trash" in the latest SpongeBob IRL!

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CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

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Comedy Central to Premiere 'DIGMAN!' on March 22

Tim Robinson, Mitra Jouhari, Dale Soules, Guz Khan, Melissa Fumero and Tim Meadows join Andy Samberg in DIGMAN!, a brand new adult animated adventure comedy series set in a world where archaeologists are cooler than rock stars! Premiering Wednesday, March 22 at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Comedy Central! Check out the promo below!:


Samberg and Neil Campbell are behind the project with Ali Bell, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, Ben Kalina and Grant Gish also executive producing for Party Over Here, CBS Studios, Titmouse Studios and MTV Entertainment Studios. Sachi Ezura is as co-executive producer and Michael Stanger is a supervising producer.

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🔴 LIVE: Inside Star Trek: Picard | Paramount+

🔴 LIVE: Inside Star Trek: Picard | Paramount+


Get ready for the final season of Star Trek: Picard in this collection of behind-the-scenes stories and deep dives into the series' ties to the Star Trek Universe.

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Originally published: February 17, 2023.
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Respect Our Privacy! - SOUTH PARK - South Park Studios

Respect Our Privacy! - SOUTH PARK - South Park Studios


Note: This video contains mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

While Kyle does his brand homework, the Prince and his wife demand privacy with a fireworks display. Watch the all-new "Worldwide Privacy Tour" full episode for free now: https://cart.mn/privacytour
"Worldwide Privacy Tour" S26

Down with the monarchy! We deserve our privacy! | South Park Studios


About South Park: South Park is the Emmy and Peabody-award winning animated series co-created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone about four boys living in one screwed-up Colorado mountain town. Between local and global tragedies, as well as parental and celebrity interference, Kyle, Stan, Cartman, and Kenny manage to have themselves a time. 

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Get Terrance And Phillip Back Together | South Park | Comedy Central UK

Get Terrance And Phillip Back Together | South Park | Comedy Central UK


Terrance and Phillip have broken up due to “creative differences” so the South Park boys plan on reuniting them for the 'Earth Day Brainwashing Festival'... Don't miss the brand new series of South Park, Thursdays at 10 pm and catch up on Paramount+

Paramount+ UK & Ireland is HERE! Stream a Mountain of Entertainment, including your Nickelodeon favourites! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!


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Nickelodeon Israel to Premiere 'SpongeBob Presents The Tidal Zone' Soon

Nickelodeon viewers will soon observe a tale of both comedy and caution, of satire and stupidity, where minds may switch, bodies may shrink, and robots may rise in SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone, premiering Friday 17th February 2023 on Nickelodeon Israel!

אזור הגאות והשפל | ספיישל העולם של בובספוג | בקרוב בניקלודיאון
ערוץ ניקלודיאון


#ניקלודיאון #בובספוג #מחנה_האלמוגים

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ערוץ ניקלודיאון


#ניקלודיאון #בובספוג #מחנה_האלמוגים

עידו מוסרי באולפן הדיבוב של בובספוג | ניקלודיאון
ערוץ ניקלודיאון


אזור הגאות והשפל: יום שישי ב14:00 בערוץ ניקלודיאון

#ניקלודיאון #בובספוג

הקול של בובספוג עושה חימום קולי | ניקלודיאון
ערוץ ניקלודיאון


אזור הגאות והשפל: יום שישי ב14:00 בערוץ ניקלודיאון

לחצו כאן לכל הסרטונים של בובספוג: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

#ניקלודיאון #בובספוג

More Nick: UMI And Ananey Studios Collaborate On ‘Pisces Lane’ for Nickelodeon Israel!

Originally published: February 11, 2023.
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