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Paramount+ Announces New Original Series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Streaming Soon On Paramount+.

Paramount+ today announced the series order for the all-new original series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The series will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most legendary places in the galaxy. Produced by CBS Studios, the series will begin production in 2024.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will introduce us to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they will discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.

In celebration of this news, a joint announcement has been made by co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau:

“Admission is now open to Starfleet Academy! Explore the galaxy! Captain your destiny! For the first time in over a century, our campus will be re-opened to admit individuals a minimum of 16 Earth years (or species equivalent) who dream of exceeding their physical, mental and spiritual limits, who value friendship, camaraderie, honour and devotion to a cause greater than themselves. The coursework will be rigorous, the instructors among the brightest lights in their respective fields, and those accepted will live and study side-by-side with the most diverse population of students ever admitted. Today we encourage all who share our dreams, goals and values to join a new generation of visionary cadets as they take their first steps toward creating a bright future for us all. Apply today! Ex Astris, Scientia!”

Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau will serve as co-showrunners and will executive produce the series alongside executive producers Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa and John Weber. The series premiere episode is written by Gaia Violo. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will be produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment.

“We are excited to introduce ‘Star Trek’ fans to a whole new generation of Starfleet officers in training as they navigate the rigors of the Academy and the brink of adulthood in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” said Domenic DiMeglio, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Data, Paramount Streaming. “Introducing new characters and compelling storylines, this all-new original series will serve as a fantastic addition to the franchise and Paramount+, bringing new generations of viewers and long-term ‘Star Trek’ fans alike together to enjoy the next chapter in the iconic ‘Star Trek’ universe.”

“As we continue to explore more of the ‘Star Trek’ universe, we’re thrilled to bring Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to fans around the world as the next chapter in this expanding franchise,” said David Stapf, president of CBS Studios. “Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau’s vision is a smart and thrilling take that celebrates the core principles of what ‘Star Trek’ has always stood for, but through the eyes of the next generation of Starfleet’s leaders.”

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is the latest addition to the expanding “Star Trek” franchise on Paramount+, which includes the current hit original series Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Prodigy, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will join a host of the world’s best entertainment currently streaming on Paramount+, including Yellowjackets, Rabbit Hole, The Challenge: World Championship, School Spirits, Last King of The Cross, At Midnight, Tulsa King, 1923, The Flatshare, Five Bedrooms, The Offer and HALO with Grease: Rise of The Pink Ladies, Lioness, Rugrats Season Two, The Family Stallone, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two , Star Trek: Lower Decks Season Four, Star Trek: Prodigy Season Two and Fatal Attraction streaming soon.

P+ have a fair bit of advertising on track at the F1 in Melb, promoting the new series Rabbit Hole.

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Personally was surprised they’re just using 10 branded mics and not the football dual branded ones. Not having rights for P+ didn’t stop them using it for the Melbourne Cup recently.

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I believe P+ was an actual sponsor at The Melb Cup though.

As it is at the F1!

It doesn’t look like they used them at last years’ Melbourne Cup:

And the year before that, they used 10 Sport branded mics

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I distinctly remember seeing them at some point. Maybe it’s the Mandela effect? :man_shrugging:

Nope, your definitely correct but the event they used the mics at was the Phillip Island MotoGP

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:man_facepalming: that’ll be the one! Thanks for finding it.

Nickelodeon And Paramount+ Debut First Look At Rugrats Season Two. Welcoming The Return Of Tara Strong And A Stellar Guest Cast Line-Up.

Rugrats Premieres Monday, 17 April At 6.00pm On Nickelodeon. And Streaming From Saturday, 22 April On Paramount+.

Nickelodeon and Paramount+ have revealed the official trailer and key art for season two of the original animated series Rugrats, following the iconic babies – Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Phil and Lil – as they explore the world and beyond from their wildly imaginative point-of-view. The series will premiere on Monday, 17 April at 6pm on Nickelodeon and will also be available to stream on Paramount+ from Saturday, 22 April.

In the second season of Rugrats, the babies are back and ready to take on the world with their pint-sized perspectives and a diaper full of snacks. New episodes follow Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Phil, and Lil as they cross the frozen tundra, discover the treasures of ancient babies, and go on the greatest adventure of all: meeting Tommy’s new brother!

Returning to the playpen is Tommy’s beloved little brother, Dil, voiced by Tara Strong (Teen Titans Go!) who is reprising her role in this new series. Also joining the series this season are guest stars Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) as Miss Mellie, the friendly and silly tour guide at re-created Old West town Tot Springs; Wendie Malick (The Owl House) as Judith, Charlotte’s glamorous yet often condescending mother; Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso) as Nanny Pip, a proficient and encouraging robotic nanny who watches Angelica; and Alia Shawkat (Severance) as Trish, Betty’s new girlfriend who is eager to make friends with everyone.

The series stars EG Daily (Tommy Pickles), Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie Finster), Cheryl Chase (Angelica Pickles), Cree Summer (Susie Carmichael), and Kath Soucie (Phil and Lil DeVille), all of whom are reprising their iconic roles in this new series.

The original adventurous babies’ voice cast is joined by new voices, including Ashley Rae Spillers and Tommy Dewey (Tommy’s parents, Didi and Stu Pickles); Tony Hale (Chuckie’s father, Chas Finster); Natalie Morales (Phil and Lil’s mother, Betty DeVille); Anna Chlumsky and Timothy Simons (Angelica’s parents, Charlotte and Drew Pickles); Nicole Byer and Omar Miller (Susie’s parents, Lucy and Randy Carmichael); Michael McKean (Grandpa Lou Pickles); Charlet Chung (Kimi); and Grey Delisle (Begley). Also returning as guest stars in season two are Henry Winkler (Boris); Swoosie Kurtz (Minka); Telma Hopkins (Celeste); Raini Rodriguez (Gabi); Keith Carradine (Bob Brine); and Richard Ayoade (Duffy).

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the all-new Rugrats is based on the series created by Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, and Paul Germain. Kate Boutilier (Rugrats) and Casey Leonard (Breadwinners) are executive producers and Dave Pressler (Robot and Monster) and Rachel Lipman (Rugrats) serve as co-executive producers, with Kellie Smith (The Fairly OddParents) as line producer on season two. Charlie Adler (Rugrats) serves as the voice director. Production is overseen by Mollie Freilich, Director, Current Series Animation, Nickelodeon.

Paramount+ Drops Official Music Video*, New Cool* From Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies.

Paramount+ Original Series, Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies. Streaming On Paramount+ On Friday, 7 April.

Paramount+ today released the official music video for the single, New Cool from the upcoming new original series Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies. The musical series will premiere with two episodes on Friday, 7 April, exclusively on Paramount+.

Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode season will be available to stream weekly on Fridays.

New Cool , which features the character Cynthia, played by Ari Notartomaso and the T-Birds, is the first original song from the series to be released and will be seen in the premiere episode on 6 April. New Cool is one of 30 original songs featured in season one of Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies, with executive music producer and Grammy® Award nominated songwriter Justin Tranter at the helm. As seen in the New Cool music video, each song in the series will be accompanied by a choreographed dance number, led by choreographer Jamal Sims.

Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies stars Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia, Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy, Shanel Bailey as Hazel, Madison Thompson as Susan, Johnathan Nieves as Richie, Jason Schmidt as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Wally and Jackie Hoffman as Asst. Principal McGee.

The musical series takes place four years before the original Grease. In 1954, before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.

From Paramount Television Studios, Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies is written and executive produced by Annabel Oakes (Atypical, Minx), who also serves as showrunner and directed a later episode. Alethea Jones (Made for Love, Dollface, Evil) directed the pilot plus two more episodes and executive produces. Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey executive produce for Temple Hill, and Adam Fishbach also executive produces. Erik Feig and Samie Kim Falvey executive produce via Picturestart, and it’s produced by Grace Gilroy. Choreography by Jamal Sims, who also directed, and music by Grammy® Award nominee and executive music producer Justin Tranter.

Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer For Fatal Attraction.

Paramount+ Original Series, Fatal Attraction. Streaming On Paramount+ On Monday, 1 May.

Paramount+ today revealed the official trailer for the upcoming original series Fatal Attraction. The series premieres Monday, 1 May with three episodes. Following the premiere, new episodes of the eight-episode-long season will be available to stream weekly on Mondays. The final two episodes will be available to stream on Monday, 29 May.

The all-new series is a deep dive reimagining of the 1980s cultural touchstone Fatal Attraction through the lens of privilege, personality disorders, family dynamics and murder. In the present day, after serving 15 years in prison for the murder of Alexandra Forrest (Lizzy Caplan), Daniel Gallagher (Joshua Jackson) is paroled with the goals of reconnecting with his family and proving his innocence. In 2008, Dan first meets Alex and his world begins to unravel after their brief affair threatens to destroy the life he’s built with his wife, Beth (Amanda Peet).

The series stars Joshua Jackson as Dan Gallagher, Lizzy Caplan as Alex Forrest, Amanda Peet as Beth Gallagher, Toby Huss as Mike Gerard, Brian Goodman as Arthur Tomlinson, Alyssa Jirrels as Ellen Gallagher and Reno Wilson as Detective Earl Brooker.

Alexandra Cunningham (Dirty John, Chance) serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer on the series alongside executive producer Kevin J. Hynes (Perry Mason), with whom Cunningham developed the series, and executive producers Darryl Frank (The Americans) and Justin Falvey (The Americans) for Amblin Television. Silver Tree also serves as executive producer and directed five episodes. Fatal Attraction is produced by Paramount Television Studios.

This will get a preview screening on 10 at 9.00pm Tuesday, 18 April

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Paramount+ Unveils Official Trailer For New Docuseries The Family Stallone.

Paramount+ Original Series, The Family Stallone. Streaming On Paramount+ On Thursday, 18 May.

Paramount+ today announced that the new docuseries The Family Stallone, starring Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone, wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone and daughters Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet, will premiere exclusively on the Thursday, 18 May.

After playing some of the most legendary characters in cinematic history, three-time Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone is ready to give cameras access to what he would consider the greatest role of his lifetime: Dad. This new series starring Stallone’s three daughters, wife and himself offers a seat at the table of one of Hollywood’s most famous families.

The Family Stallone is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, with Benjamin Hurvitz, Jessica Zalkind and Nadim Amiry as executive producers. Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, and Jonathan Singer serve as executive producers for Bunim-Murray Productions, with Lauren Goldstein, Valana Hunn, Chris Ray and Jason Williams as co-executive producers.

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Paramount+ And Formula 1® Announce Global Strategic Partnership.

Deal for 2023-2024 Seasons Makes Paramount+ An Official Partner Of Formula 1®, Marking First Of Its Kind Promotional Partnership for F1®, Uniting Motorsport And Entertainment Powerhouses On And Off The Grid.

Paramount+, the global streaming service from Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), and Formula 1® today announced an official promotional partnership for the 2023-2024 season, marking the first of its kind partnership for the global racing spectacle. With the deal, Paramount+ becomes an Official Partner of Formula 1.

The partnership will see the streamer’s broad and popular content offering come to life at Formula 1 events, with Paramount+ hit series, blockbuster movies and beloved characters taking center stage inside Fan Zone areas with the biggest stars coming together on and off the grid. Additionally, the partnership includes Paramount+ branding on track and physical trackside signage, digital sponsorships and promotional opportunities, which started in Melbourne, and will be followed by activity in Miami, Montréal, Austria, Silverstone, Monza, Suzuka, Austin, Mexico City, São Paulo and Las Vegas.

Marco Nobili, Executive Vice President and International General Manager Paramount+, commented:

“Paramount+ continues to seek new, innovative ways to reach our global audiences, and I am confident this partnership with Formula 1 will continue to support our growth globally. Becoming an official partner of Formula 1 means bringing the Paramount+ brand and all our characters to life for hundreds of millions of fans worldwide. Through this global deal the worlds of motorsport and entertainment will come together, resulting in powerful storytelling opportunities on and off the grid.”

Brandon Snow, Managing Director of Commercial at Formula 1 said:

“This partnership exemplifies Formula 1’s ongoing commitment to exploring new avenues to help promote the sport and appeal to new audiences. Paramount+ and the content on its platform are hugely popular and like F1 has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Together, we will use our global platforms and collective expertise in entertainment to further enhance the fan experience and take both Formula 1 and Paramount+ to new levels.”

The partnership follows a successful short-term deal between Paramount+ and Formula 1 in 2022, which saw the streamer gain strategic exposure at key Formula 1 races, including Silverstone in the UK and Monza in Italy.

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Paramount+ Reveals Official First Trailer For Original Series No Escape.

Paramount+ UK Original Series, No Escape. Streaming Soon On Paramount+.

Paramount+ has unveiled a first look trailer for original UK drama series No Escape. The series, produced by New Pictures, part of All3Media, is adapted from Lucy Clarke’s best-selling novel of the same name. Filming for No Escape wrapped on location in Thailand last year, and the series will launch on Paramount+ soon.

No Escape stars BAFTA Scotland Award winner Abigail Lawrie (Tin Star) and Rhianne Barreto (The Outlaws) as best friends Lana and Kitty, who are on the run from their lives in the UK. Together they find refuge on a romantic yacht, The Blue, crewed by a group of enigmatic people sailing through South-East Asia. But The Blue harbours dark secrets and the paradise the girls thought they had found turns into a nightmare.

On the release of the first look trailer, the novel’s author Lucy Clarke said: “It’s been the most incredible experience to see my novel reimagined for screen. I’ve loved every moment of the journey from reading early scripts to visiting the set in Thailand. The series is breathtaking: transportive, gripping, and thrilling from beginning to end. I can’t wait for viewers to fall in love with it, too!”

No Escape also stars Jay Ryan (It Chapter Two), Sean Keenan (The Power of the Dog), Colette Dalal Tchantcho (Domina), Elmo Anton Stratz (Westwall) and Narayan David Hecter (Riviera) as the crew onboard The Blue. Susie Porter (Wentworth) and Josh McConville (Fantasy Island) are the Australian detectives investigating the mystery of The Blue, whilst Jake Macapagal (Metro Manila) is Captain Reyes from the local Filipino Police force, determined to discover what really happened onboard The Blue.

The lead writer on the series is Kris Mrksa (White House Farm), and Hans Herbots (The Serpent, Cobra) is the lead director. Executive Producers for New Pictures are Elaine Pyke and Willow Grylls with Kris Mrksa.

No Escape is one of the first original dramas commissioned in the UK that will debut across Paramount+ internationally.

Alanis Morissette Releases New Version Of The Yellowjackets Main Theme Song, No Return.

Yellowjackets Alanis Morissette No Return

Paramount+ Series, Yellowjackets Season Two. Streaming Exclusively On Paramount+ Now.

Seven-time Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette today releases the new single, No Return (Extended Version), a brand new version of the main title theme song from the Paramount+ Emmy®-nominated drama series Yellowjackets. The new single debuted in the fourth episode of the hit series’ second season and is available now to download and stream globally via Universal Music Canada. No Return (Main Title Theme) by Yellowjackets composers, Craig Wedren and Anna Waronker, was originally released in January 2022.

“I love the original version of No Return, it’s just a perfect song. It was a little daunting to be asked to reinterpret it, but I see parallels between Yellowjackets and my perspective while songwriting: the sheer intensity, that going for the jugular with no fear around going for the profane,” said Morissette. “I’ve strived my entire career to support the empowerment of women and sensitives, and see the world through the female lens, and what’s so wonderful about this show is that each character is allowed to be dynamic and complex as opposed to oversimplified, reduced versions of women. I feel honoured to be a part of the legacy of Yellowjackets.”

Watch and share the Yellowjackets Main Title sequence with Alanis Morissette’s No Return (Extended Version), HERE Watch and share a special behind-the-scenes video with Alanis Morissette speaking about No Return, HERE

Season two of Yellowjackets debuted on March 24 and new episodes are available weekly on Fridays on Paramount+.

Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over. In season two, two months have passed since Shauna gave Jackie the cold shoulder— to disastrous results. In the face of their deepening hunger and fear, the tension among our Yellowjackets has only grown worse. The harsh conditions of winter are intensifying by the day, and the psyches of our survivors are deteriorating just as fast. Threatened by the darkness of the wilderness— and the haunting memories of it in the present— our former state champs will be forced to make impossible decisions. As they confront the horrible truth of what survival entails, the real nightmare for each of them will be to figure out who they are— and what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stay alive.

Equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama, Yellowjackets stars Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable). Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under, Servant) and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) have also joined the second season as series regulars, along with Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) in a season-long guest arc. Season two also stars Sophie Nélisse (The Book Thief), Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers), Sophie Thatcher (Prospect), Samantha Hanratty (Shameless), Courtney Eaton (Mad Max: Fury Road), Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet), Steven Krueger (The Originals), Warren Kole (Shades of Blue) and Kevin Alves (Locke & Key). Yellowjackets is executive produced by Lyle, Nickerson and fellow showrunner Jonathan Lisco. Drew Comins of Creative Engine serves as executive producer along with Ameni Rozsa, Sarah L. Thompson and Karyn Kusama who directed the pilot. Yellowjackets is produced for Showtime by studio Entertainment One (eOne).