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SkyShowtime makes European debut

September 20, 2022 11.46 Europe/London By Julian Clover

New pan-European streaming service SkyShowtime has gone live in the Nordics with the next launch dates now confirmed.

The Paramount Global-Comcast joint venture is now available in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

It features the exclusive television premieres of first-run theatrical films from Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures, Hollywood’s two oldest studios which together account for nearly 50% of Hollywood box office.

It has also been confirmed the Netherlands and Portugal will go live on 25 October.

SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan said: “Our time has come. It’s finally time for SkyShowtime. We are so excited that customers in the Nordics will have exclusive access to the latest series and movie premieres from our iconic and world-renowned studios. We are also excited to announce that next month, audiences in the Netherlands and Portugal will be able to experience SkyShowtime as we continue our expansion across Europe.”

In the Nordics, as part of the partnership with Paramount, SkyShowtime replaces Paramount+, with series including Halo, Yellowstone, The Offer and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds transferring to the new platform. Also on the platform, American Gigolo, Law & Order Season 21 from Peacock, and several Sky Originals including The Rising, The Fear Index, and The Midwich Cuckoos.

SkyShowtime will be available through the following distribution partners across its Nordic markets: Allente, RiksTV, Ruutu, Sappa, Strim, Telenor, Tele2, Telia, Telmore and YouSee from Nuuday, and TV 2 Play.

SkyShowtime Regional General Manager for Northern Europe Henriette Skov commented: “SkyShowtime is now live across the Nordics and we are thrilled to offer entertainment fans the very best selection of global series and movies all in one place.”

The service is also available direct-to-consumer via web: www.skyshowtime.com and through the SkyShowtime app across Apple iOS, tvOS, Android devices, Android TV, Google TV. SkyShowtime’s monthly price will be €6,99 in Finland, SEK 79 in Sweden, NOK 79 in Norway, and DKK 69 in Denmark.

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Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, TV Tagged With: SkyShowtime Edited: 21 September 2022 11:15

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on Twitter @julianclover, on Facebook or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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