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SkyShowtime May Be Sold or Shut Down, Board Warns In Memo Shared With Staff (Exclusive)

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

Joint owners Comcast and Paramount have launched a "review of strategic options," according to a letter sent to the streaming service's CEO Monty Sarhan Monday.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:15:07 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

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Coverage timeline

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