Showtime (TV channel) | Wikipedia audio article

This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article: Showtime (TV channel) 00:00:49 1 History 00:00:58 1.1 Early history (1976–1982) 00:02:58 1.2 Formation of Showtime Networks and ownership by Viacom (1982–2005) 00:11:28 1.3 Under CBS Corporation ownership (2005–present) 00:12:45 2 Channels 00:12:54 2.1 List of channels 00:14:27 2.1.1 Background 00:16:48 2.2 Other services 00:16:57 2.2.1 Showtime HD 00:17:57 2.2.2 Showtime on Demand 00:18:41 2.2.3 Showtime Anytime 00:20:05 2.2.4 Showtime (streaming service) 00:21:51 2.2.5 SHO Sync 00:23:10 3 Programming 00:24:53 3.1 Original programming 00:26:43 3.2 Movie library 00:28:51 3.2.1 Former first-run contracts 00:32:44 3.2.2 Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM 00:33:57 3.3 Sports programming 00:36:32 4 International Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago. Learning by listening is a great way to: increases imagination and understanding improves your listening skills improves your own spoken accent learn while on the move reduce eye strain Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone. You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:    / @wikipediatts983   You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through: https://github.com/nodef/wikipedia-tts "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." Socrates SUMMARY ======= Showtime is an American premium cable and satellite television network that serves as the flagship service of the Showtime Networks subsidiary of CBS Corporation, which also owns sister services The Movie Channel and Flix. Showtime's programming primarily includes theatrically released motion pictures and original television series, along with boxing and mixed martial arts matches, occasional stand-up comedy specials and made-for-TV movies. The Showtime brand is used by a number of channels and platforms around the world, but primarily refers to the group of eight multiplex channels in the United States. Showtime is available to 29.7 million households in the U.S. The channel and its corresponding networks are headquartered at Paramount Plaza on the northern end of New York City's Broadway district.