CBS News, the news division of American television and radio company CBS, has announced the launch of 'See It Now Studios,' a new content service and production house that will produce news, documentaries, and other unscripted programming for CBS, ViacomCBS networks, and Paramount+.
According to a recent press release, Susan Zirinsky, the former president of CBS News, has been named the president of 'See It Now Studios.' The brand new company is currently gearing up to develop a wide range of documentaries and docuseries, which will be distributed globally by ViacomeCBS Global Distribution Group. In addition, the studio plans to produce a variety of CBS News spinoffs, including "insta-docs" that will cover current events in a highly timely manner.
"We’ve got a slate of powerful projects that use immersive storytelling to illuminate people and places that rarely grant access," said Zirinsky, before referencing CBS News' high-quality journalistic standards.
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CBS News Launches New Content Provider 'See It Now Studios'
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