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b2net 09-02-23 07:34 AM

Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
 
We also have had situations where we have only 1 series in process and when caught up nothing will show until that series releases a new episode. Then that row returns when scrolling tha app.

Why So Blu? 09-02-23 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dex14 (Post 14317512)
Paramount+ is offering 50% Off Paramount+ Annual Plan Streaming Service (New or Returning Members) when you follow instructions below.

Note, existing subscribers must unsubscribe/cancel before adding the new deal below.

Deal Instructions:

Click here to redeem offer
Click 'Try it Free or Continue'
Select from the following options:
Essential ($29.99 for first year)
Premium ($59.99 for first year)
Note: Select AMEX members may get an additional $11 statement credit when you spend $11+ with enrolled eligible AMEX card.
Click 'Select Plan'
Create an account or log in to a previous account
At Payment Method screen, coupon code SPORTS will be automatically applied
Note: Discount will say 50% off for 1 Year
Complete your transaction


About this deal:
Offer ends 9/20/23
Paramount+ Essential equates to $2.50 per month for the first year
w/ SHOWTIME equates to $5 per month for the first year
Discount only valid for annual plans.

I'll have to get in on this one. Mine renews next month at $119.99 and I'd rather not pay that much if I don't have to.

lwhy? 09-08-23 01:24 PM

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If anyone was wanting to watch or finish Rise of the Pink Ladies. It's on sale at Vudu $9.99 SD $14.99 HD. https://www.vudu.com/content/browse/...ason-1/2514017

Trevor 09-17-23 05:35 PM

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I’m a couple years behind in being able to watching any of the new Star Trek shows, so I’m debating on one of the annual plans or just buying the ST seasons physically. Streaming would be cheaper, but I own all ST on disc up until a few years ago, so my OCD wants that more expensive option.

If I do the streaming, I’ll do the $60/year for no ads and Showtime, seems worth it even though I’ve never really watched any Showtime.

lwhy? 10-12-23 03:38 PM

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I'm behind on The Amazing Race and Survivor so I'm not posting this in those threads. I was watching today on Roku and it said on the show pages best possible format will be shown, but Only Paramount+ Showtime $11.99 plan subscribers will see shows in 4K UHD. I have that plan, but Survivor and The Amazing Race were only in HD. I wasn't sure if they changed from HD to 4K this season or not or if that message pops up for every show.

PerryD 10-24-23 02:19 PM

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I just took a very long survey about my experience with Paramount Plus. My main suggestions were more 4K content, keep highlighting A24 content, add bonus material and director's commentary to catalog movies, and clearly show when movies are getting rotated out to encourage me to watch them. I mainly keep the channel for new releases, so there is just enough there to keep it, but it is fun to find an older movie to watch, and this compliments MAX very well for movie choices.

TomOpus 10-25-23 12:47 PM

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Considering physical media is slowly going away they should (but probably won't) improve extras on streaming content.

fujishig 10-25-23 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TomOpus (Post 14341415)
Considering physical media is slowly going away they should (but probably won't) improve extras on streaming content.

Why spend the money? Last I looked they were actually removing extra content that was there (and now I'm wondering what residuals there are for bonus content).

I think it's ridiculous that every movie/show on streaming doesn't at least have a trailer to get someone interested.

PerryD 10-25-23 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fujishig (Post 14341423)
Why spend the money? Last I looked they were actually removing extra content that was there (and now I'm wondering what residuals there are for bonus content).

Well, having extras would create more engagement and stickiness to their streaming app, especially if they were to promote it inside their app. But, yeah, I was trying to think of things to put in the survey.

fujishig 10-25-23 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PerryD (Post 14341428)
Well, having extras would create more engagement and stickiness to their streaming app, especially if they were to promote it inside their app. But, yeah, I was trying to think of things to put in the survey.

Ah, gotcha. I would've said stop putting unskippable trailers in front of their content.

Meathead 10-25-23 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fujishig (Post 14341438)
Ah, gotcha. I would've said stop putting unskippable trailers in front of their content.

They can be skipped, at least on the Apple TV. Exit the ad as soon as it starts and play again. No ad.

story 10-25-23 01:49 PM

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Maybe this is confirmation bias and maybe I'm not remembering correctly, but lately it feels like content that I watch on Paramount+ doesn't have any required ads, but kid-oriented content that my kids watch on Paramount+ do have unskippable promo ads for other Paramount+ shows, especially Nickelodeon-based shows. One of the reasons I pay extra to get rid of ads is to expose my kids to less ads overall. I mean, they're for shows on the network and not products, but it feels weird, especially since it feels like it's more on their kid content than my content.

TheBang 10-25-23 02:36 PM

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^^^ Yup, that's exactly what I've noticed. Most content doesn't have any (or very little) pre-roll, but every episode of kids shows has a promo for other kids shows.

Giantrobo 10-25-23 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fujishig (Post 14341423)

I think it's ridiculous that every movie/show on streaming doesn't at least have a trailer to get someone interested.

THANK YOU! I've been saying this in the MAX thread as they have been seemingly removing trailers and it suuuuucks.

fujishig 10-25-23 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantrobo (Post 14341503)
THANK YOU! I've been saying this in the MAX thread as they have been seemingly removing trailers and it suuuuucks.

Oh cool, it's not just my imagination then because I swear some movies had trailers before that don't now.

story 10-25-23 03:13 PM

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YES! It is so bizarre to me. I've used trailers to get my kids interested in trying catalog titles but without trailers I have to rely on YouTube and I've really tried to keep them off YouTube as much as possible because of 1. all of the stinking ads and 2. the "influencers" they watch aren't what I want them to watch.

TheBang 10-25-23 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by story (Post 14341513)
I've really tried to keep them off YouTube as much as possible because of 1. all of the stinking ads and 2. the "influencers" they watch aren't what I want them to watch.

This is a good idea. My kids watch those influencers all day long, and it's all garbage.

DJariya 10-26-23 02:26 PM

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Rabbit Hole and Fatal Attraction were both cancelled.

Decker 10-26-23 05:36 PM

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Fatal Attraction was a continuing series? I didn't make it to the end but assumed it was a limited series.

dex14 10-26-23 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Decker (Post 14342028)
Fatal Attraction was a continuing series? I didn't make it to the end but assumed it was a limited series.

It had a dumb as fuck ending that set up future seasons.

Why So Blu? 10-26-23 09:37 PM

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Bummer about Rabbit Hole.

DJariya 10-27-23 12:36 AM

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I like Sutherland, but I'm good with Rabbit Hole not continuing. It was a mess. But, it did end mostly with closure.

Fatal Attraction started out promising, but ended so badly.

Shannon Nutt 10-27-23 04:08 PM

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I agree with DJariya - Rabbit Hole was a hot mess. It would go back and forth between serious drama and slapstick comedy - it had no direction.

TheAllPurposeNothing 11-22-23 05:28 PM

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How is the movie catalog on Paramount+? Not as interested in the series.

TheBang 11-22-23 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAllPurposeNothing (Post 14353880)
How is the movie catalog on Paramount+? Not as interested in the series.

The movie selection is better, now that Showtime is integrated. I'd say it's middling now. I can usually find a couple new movies each month worth watching. It used to be terrible, with just hundreds of bottom-of-the-barrel dreck titles.


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