Paramount on Wednesday introduced the upcoming launch of its premium streaming service Paramount+ in Japan with J:COM, one among Japan’s high cable tv operators and broadband web suppliers, and with WOWOW Inc, the highest premium pay channel available in the market. Japan is the second market in Asia to launch the service, following its debut in Korea final yr.
Beginning December 1, Paramount+ will convey its in style movies and sequence to Japan by means of the on-demand companies of each J:COM and WOWOW, at no further prices for his or her subscribers.
The Paramount+ slate will embody titles from Paramount’s huge library: Hollywood hits like “Mission: Impossible,” “Bumblebee” and “G.I. Joe” from Paramount Pictures; in style CBS TV reveals like “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “NCIS;” animated favorites, resembling Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” and Comedy Central’s “South Park;” in style SHOWTIME titles, resembling “Dexter” and MTV’s young-adult sequence and iconic music reveals, together with the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
“With the launch of Paramount+ in Japan, we are now delivering hours of popular films and series to fans in all key streaming markets worldwide. It is an important milestone for us and a critical step for the future of our streaming business,” stated Marco Nobili, Executive Vice President and International General Manager of Paramount+ International. “I am excited to strengthen our collaboration with J:COM and WOWOW to offer their audiences incredible content and beloved stars and characters from our iconic studios and brands.”
Yoichi Iwaki, President, Representative Director of J:COM, stated: “For many years, Paramount Global has been delivering its music channel MTV and a variety of movies and dramas to customers through J:COM TV, which has been one of the most attractive features of J:COM TV and has been supported by customers. We are pleased to bring Paramount’s diverse content to the people of Japan through this new partnership. In particular, the group’s drama series like NCIS and CSI are highly acclaimed by our customers, and we will deliver attractive content, including Paramount+ original productions through J:COM STREAM. Together with our long-time partner WOWOW, we will ensure the success of Paramount+ in Japan. In addition, we will strengthen our partnerships with both parties to enhance the value of the entertainment experience for our customers.”
Paramount+ is likely one of the fastest-growing premium companies, with greater than 61 million subscribers in additional than 45 markets globally. Paramount can also be the house of Pluto TV, the pioneer of FAST service globally, and is out there in additional than 35 markets, with the newest launch in Australia this August.
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