Paramount International Networks
Division of Paramount Global media company
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| January 20 2025 | Paramount Channel France rebranded as Paramount Network, being the first international version to adopt the 2024 US branding and retiring the Paramount Channel name after 13 years. |
| 2024 | Paramount's stake in Viacom18 is set to conclude, marking the end of its ownership period in the Indian joint venture. |
| April 29 2024 | Robert Bakish stepped down as CEO and left Paramount Global |
| April 1 2024 | Paramount Network ceases operations in Southeast Asia following the launch of Paramount+ via Blast TV and the upcoming launch of Pluto TV. |
| 2023 | MTV Australia & New Zealand's localised feed was replaced by a time-shifted version of the European feed. |
| 2023 | Paramount International Networks sold its stake in Rainbow S.p.A. animation studio |
| January 4 2023 | Paramount Channel is permanently discontinued in CIS regions and Ukraine. |
| 2022 | Following Paramount Global rebranding, the international division was rebranded as Paramount Television International Studios (PTIS), with a new focus on international markets and premium scripted content. Maria Kyriacou was appointed president of broadcast and studios, international markets. |
| 2022 | ViacomCBS was renamed Paramount Global |
| May 24 2022 | Launched Paramount Network in the Netherlands, replacing Spike. |
| April 28 2022 | Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, all Paramount Global channels, including Paramount Channel, are discontinued in Russia. |
| January 19 2022 | Paramount Network in the UK is rebranded as 5Action, maintaining the same programme schedule. |
| January 17 2022 | Paramount Network and Spike in Italy are closed, with Mediaset acquiring the unused DTT positions and replacing Paramount Network with the channel Twentyseven. |
| November 30 2021 | The studio launched a first-look deal program with 5 British writers to amplify diverse voices. |
| August 2021 | Paramount Networks International agrees a deal with Comcast Corporation's Sky Group to launch Paramount+ in various European markets. |
| March 2021 | Paramount+ launches, leading to the gradual closure of Paramount Network channels in Nordic countries by the end of 2021. |
| February 1 2021 | Paramount Network launched in Thailand, Malaysia, and Pacific Islands. |
| January 26 2021 | ViacomCBS announced the rebranding of Paramount Channel in Thailand, Malaysia, and Pacific Islands as Paramount Network. |
| January 12 2021 | Launched Paramount Network in the Czech Republic, replacing Prima Comedy Central. |
| 2020 | NickMusic in New Zealand was discontinued, with service ending in 2025. |
| December 17 2020 | Paramount Channel in Hungary officially rebranded as Paramount Network. |
| November 23 2020 | Confirmed rebranding date for Paramount Channel in Hungary. |
| October 20 2020 | ViacomCBS announced plans to rebrand the Hungarian Paramount Channel as Paramount Network. |
| October 7 2020 | ViacomCBS International Studios revealed a streamlining of its sales structure. |
| September 2 2020 | ViacomCBS International Studios returned to production with Mexico's backdoor structure. |
| June 24 2020 | ViacomCBS International Studios and Miramax announced plans to co-produce 'The Turkish Detective', a series adaptation of novels. |
| April 14 2020 | Paramount Network launched in Latin America, expanding its international presence. |
| January 14 2020 | Paramount Networks UK & Australia was launched, rebranding from ViacomCBS Networks UK and Australia, establishing a regional subsidiary of Paramount Global with headquarters in London and a local office in Sydney. |
| January 14 2020 | Paramount International Networks restructured its divisions into two brand groups (Entertainment and Youth Brands, Kids and Family) and three regional hubs (UK & Australia, EMEAA and Americas). |
| 2019 | Viacom-CBS merger occurred, resulting in the rebranding of ViacomCBS Networks International to Paramount International Networks. |
| March 16 2019 | Paramount Network launched in Italy, replacing the previous Paramount Channel. |
| May 2018 | Viacom announced the relaunch of Paramount Channel in Spain as a local version of the U.S. Paramount Network, switching to a general entertainment format. |
| January 2018 | Rebranded as Paramount Network in the United States, marking a significant transformation from Spike. |
| January 31 2018 | VIVA UK & Ireland ceased broadcasting after operating for over 8 years. |
| November 16 2017 | CBS Corporation acquired Ten Network Holdings, marking a significant ownership change for Network 10 in the Australian television market. |
| October 3 2017 | VIVA Hungary ended its broadcast and was replaced by MTV Music, concluding its operations after 20 years. |
| 2016 | Comedy Central's service in Australia began, with the service set to end in 2025. |
| 2016 | Robert Bakish was promoted to CEO of Viacom |
| 2016 | Viacom launched its own subsidiary Viacom International Studios, with headquarters in Miami. The first production was 'I Am Frankie' for Nickelodeon. |
| 2015 | VIVA Poland began canceling reality TV shows and transitioned to playing only electronic dance music. |
| March 2015 | Launch of Paramount Network in Poland, replacing Viacom Blink! |
| 2014 | VIVA Poland canceled all local production shows. |
| November 2014 | Relaunch of Paramount Network in Latin America |
| May 1 2014 | Viacom acquired free-to-air channels from Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd, becoming part of ViacomCBS Networks International (later Paramount International Networks). |
| February 14 2014 | Launched Paramount Network in Hungary, further extending the brand's reach. |
| October 4 2013 | J-One, a French television channel dedicated to Asian anime and culture, was launched on this date. |
| September 5 2013 | Launched Paramount Channel in France, continuing international expansion. |
| July 17 2012 | VIVA Poland ceased being a free-to-air (FTA) network and was removed from the Eutelsat Hot Bird 13A satellite. |
| May 2012 | VIVA Austria was launched, featuring 15% Austrian music and lifestyle programming specifically tailored to the Austrian market, with marketing and promotion managed by Goldback Media. |
| April 2 2012 | The channel began using a new logo, marking a rebranding of its visual identity. |
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