Showtime Networks
American entertainment company
Showtime Networks is a media company that began in New York City in 1983. In the beginning, it was Showtime/The Movie Channel, Inc.. This came about because of a merger among three companies: Showtime, The Movie Channel and Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment. It was originally owned by Viacom until 2005. That year, the company split into two companies; Viacom and CBS Corporation.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cable television |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | New York City, United States |
Key people | Matthew C. Blank (Chairman/CEO) Ken Kay (Senior VP/General Manager) David Nevins (President of Entertainment) |
| Products | Pay television |
| Revenue | $950 million (2011)[1] |
| Owner | Paramount Global |
Number of employees | 1,050[1] |
The network is in charge of the company's premium cable television channels, including Showtime.
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