How Showtime’s New Streaming Service Is Different (and Not) From HBO
Don't call Showtime's new standalone streaming service a me-too product. Unlike rival HBO, which launched HBO Now with Apple, Showtime has not struck an exclusive distribution deal and seems bent on making its $10.99 monthly service available on as many platforms as possible. Apple, Roku and PlayStation Vue had signed on at press time. And while Showtime is owned by CBS Corp., CEO Matthew Blank says its product is different […]