The Smithsonian Channel


Smithsonian Channel hit by lay-offs as Paramount chases 25% staff cuts

The Smithsonian Channel is the latest Paramount Global division to be hit by lay-offs, with a large number of its editorial team at its Washington office understood have been axed. These staff cuts come as part of Paramount’s plan to make a 25% reduction in its US-based team across Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media […]

Smithsonian Channel moves into reality with LA Frock Stars

The Smithsonian Channel is moving into the reality genre after it commissioned its first unscripted series LA Frock Stars. The broadcaster, which is a joint venture between US cable network Showtime and the Smithsonian Institution, has ordered the six part series from Fox-owned New Zealand producer NHNZ. It is a coproduction with BBC Worldwide and […]