Paramount+ leans heavy on reboots and spin-offs for streaming service slate

ViacomCBS is leaning exhausting into previous favorites in terms of padding its upcoming streaming service Paramount+.

On Wednesday, the corporate highlighted quite a few new movie and tv initiatives it plans to carry to the platform following its March four debut. Many of those new titles shall be acquainted to audiences, as they are going to be reboots, spin-offs or prequels to well-liked motion pictures and sequence.

Paramount+ may even be house to quite a few authentic reveals, movies and documentaries together with a sequence based mostly on the online game franchise “Halo.”

Additionally, content material that was solely accessible on CBS All-Access shall be rebranded underneath the Paramount+ banner. This consists of “Star Trek: Discovery,” “The Good Fight” and “Why Women Kill.”

The streaming service shall be full of greater than 2,500 library movies from franchises like “Mission Impossible,” “Transformers” and “Indiana Jones.”

Dates for new programming wasn’t introduced through the presentation, however Bob Bakish, president and CEO of ViacomCBS stated Paramount+ will debut 36 authentic sequence over its first yr. The service will lean closely into kids’s programming, actuality tv and scripted drama sequence.

Here’s a take a look at what’s coming to Paramount+:

“Criminal Minds” — After 15 seasons and greater than 300 episodes, “Criminal Minds” took its ultimate bow a bit of over a yr in the past. The top-rated sequence will make its return on Paramount+ with every season exploring a single case over the course of 10 episodes.

“Flashdance” – Set in current day, this drama sequence picks up the place the unique “Flashdance” left off. The story facilities round a younger lady’s struggles to make her mark within the ballet world whereas navigating cash, romance and friendship. “Mad Men” author Tracy McMillian is writing and govt producing the sequence.

“Halo” – The iconic online game franchise will come to Paramount+ as a sequence. The story will happen within the 26th century amid an alien risk often known as the Covenant.

“Land Man” – The sequence is ready in West Texas and follows “roughnecks and wildcat billionaires” as they search their fortune on the earth of oil rigs.

“Love Story” – Based on the film of the identical identify, “Love Story” shall be govt produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, who labored on “Gossip Girl,” “The O.C.” and “Looking for Alaska.”

“Mayor of Kingstown” – Set in a city the place the enterprise of incarcerating is the one thriving business, “Mayor of Kingstown” follows the McLusky household, the facility brokers of the city. The present tackles themes of systematic racism, corruption and inequality.

“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” – A spin-off of “Star Trek: Discover,” “Strange New Worlds” is predicated on the years that Captain Christopher Pike helmed the usS. Enterprise. Science Officer Spock is featured prominently within the sequence, which takes place a decade earlier than the arrival of James T. Kirk.

“The Italian Job” – When Charlie Croker’s grandchildren inherit his previous security deposit field, the hunt for the notorious Italian bullion is reignited.

“The Man Who Fell To Earth” – Based on the Walter Tevis novel of the identical identify, “The Man Who Fell to Earth” stars Chiwetel Ejiofor. The sequence follows a brand new alien character who arrives on Earth at a turning level in human evolution.

“The Offer” – This restricted sequence is predicated on producer Al Ruddy’s experiences making “The Godfather.”

“The Parallax View” – The sequence is predicated on the movie “The Parallax View,” a political thriller which starred Warren Beatty within the ’70s.

“Y:1883” – A retelling of Western growth, “Y:1883” is prequel to “Yellowstone.” It follows the Dutton household as they head west by way of the Great Plains.

“6666” – Still a working title, this “Yellowstone” spin-off present is ready on the 6666 Ranch, a working ranch in Texas.

“Avatar” – Nickelodeon has created a brand new animation studio division that’s devoted to creating content material based mostly on the world of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra.” The authentic creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko will lead the cost in partnership with the Nickelodeon Animation Studio to create a wide-range of Avatar-inspired content material, starting from spinoffs and theatricals to quick type.

“Dora the Explorer”– Paramount+ shall be house to a live-action sequence based mostly on “Dora the Explorer.”

“iCarly” – Set ten years after the occasions of the primary “iCarly” sequence, this new present follows the characters performed by Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress and Jerry Trainor throughout their present-day lives.

“Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years” – The first spin-off of “Spongebob Squarepants,” “Kamp Koral” is a CG animated sequence that sees the long-lasting Bikini Bottom crew after they meet for the primary time at summer season camp.

“Rugrats” – Paramount+ may even home a CG model of the ’90s hit “Rugrats.” The authentic voice forged is ready to return.

“Star Trek: Prodigy” – This sequence is kid-friendly, however nonetheless full of all of the hallmarks of a real Star Trek journey.

“The Fairly OddParents” – The long-running Nickelodeon animated sequence is getting a live-action spin on Paramount+.

“Big Brother Live Feeds” – An in-depth take a look at what occurs contained in the “Big Brother” home.

“Dating Naked” – This reboot brings potential {couples} collectively for a clothing-free first date.

“Ink Masters” – Previously canceled, “Ink Masters” is getting new life on Paramount+. The present facilities across the nation’s high tattoo artists as they compete in challenges that take a look at their technical and artistic abilities.

“Love Island on Paramount+” – This sequence an an extension of the content material seen on CBS. It will permit subscribers to see greater than what was present through the stay broadcast.

“Queen of the Universe” – This singing competitors brings drag queens from around the globe to compete to see who’s the “Queen of the Universe.”

“Road Rules” – Another revamp of a basic actuality present is “Road Rules,” which sees strangers deserted in desolate areas stripped of their modern-day luxuries. They should observe a set of clues and full odd jobs for cash.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” – Top “Drag Race” opponents return for an opportunity to earn $100,000 and a coveted spot within the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.”

“The Challenge: All Stars” – This sequence brings again 22 opponents from the unique “Real World” and “Road Rules” reveals to compete for a $500,000 prize.

“The Real World: Homecoming: New York” – Thirty years later Paramount+ is reuniting the unique forged of the primary season of “The Real World.” The seven strangers will return to the New York loft the place the sequence started.

“Frasier” – Kelsey Grammer returns as Dr. Frasier Crane in Paramount+’s reboot of “Fraiser.”

“Grease: The Rise of the Pink Ladies” – This prequel sequence takes place earlier than “Grease” and tells the story of how Frenchy’s older sister, Jane, based the Pink Ladies.

“Guilty Party” – This darkish comedy stars Kate Beckinsale as a discredited journalist who finds herself in over her head when she latches onto the story of a younger mom sentenced to life in jail for murdering her husband – a criminal offense she claims she did not commit.

“Inside Amy Schumer” – The Peabody and Emmy Award-winning present returns with 5 specials starring Amy Schumer.

“Reno 911! The Hunt For QAnon” – Paramount+ payments this as a “super-sized event” based mostly of the long-running Comedy Central sequence “Reno 911!”

“The Game” – This BET sitcom returns with a mixture of its authentic forged and new gamers. It affords a glance into Black tradition by way of the prism {of professional} soccer.

“The Harper House” – An animated comedy, “The Harper House” follows and overconfident feminine head of a family after she loses her job and is compelled to maneuver from the wealthy facet to the poor facet of a small Arkansas city.

“The Weekly Show with Trevor Noah” – While Paramount+ remains to be working on a title for this mission, it stated the present will star Trevor Noah as he dissects tales within the information, speaking to the individuals behind the headlines.

“Younger” – The ultimate season of “Younger” will come to Paramount+.

“Untitled Beavis & Butt-head Movie” – The MTV animated sequence is getting a full-length function forward of its new sequence.

“Workaholics Movie” – Paramount+ is making a film based mostly on the favored long-running Comedy Central sequence “Workaholics.”