Tyler Perry has sold his ownership stake in BET+ to Paramount Skydance, resulting in the streaming platform being folded into Paramount+ starting in June. This deal brings over 1,000 hours of content to Paramount+, including popular shows such as All the Queen’s Men, Zatima, The Ms. Pat Show, and Diarra From Detroit. Despite selling his stake, Perry will continue to produce content for BET through a new partnership, ensuring his shows will remain available to audiences.
The acquisition gives Paramount full control of the platform, allowing the company to scale up its streaming capabilities without losing Perry’s catalog. This move is seen as a strategic business decision, enabling Paramount to compete more effectively against major streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. With the merger, Paramount+ subscribers will have access to a broader range of content, but it remains to be seen whether they will engage with the BET+ content or overlook it.
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