The future of Paramount and Comcast’s international streamer SkyShowtime is in serious doubt amid the Paramount-Warner mega-merger. A note from the SkyShowtime board to CEO Monty Sarhan informed him that it has kicked off a strategic review, “which includes the possibility of a wind-down.” “No decisions have been made, and all options remain under consideration,” […]
Deadline•Max Goldbart14 Sept
Paramount released the trailer for “Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story,” a sports biopic about the final pick in the 1983 NFL draft. The sports drama tells “the heartfelt story of the inspiring, enduring impact John Tuggle had on his team and teammates after being drafted by the New York Giants,” the logline says. “Superman” […]
Variety•Mya Copeland14 Sept
Joint owners Comcast and Paramount have launched a "review of strategic options," according to a letter sent to the streaming service's CEO Monty Sarhan Monday.
The Hollywood Reporter•Alex Weprin14 Sept
Although he’s used to playing a man of steel, David Corenswet’s latest role in Mr. Irrelevant is a classic underdog story. On Sunday, Paramount and Skydance Sports released the trailer for the Jonathan Levine-helmed biopic about the late New York Giants running back, which premieres on Christmas, recounting his final months before his death at […]
Deadline•Glenn Garner13 Sept
A leaked report from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation outlines devastating aftershocks that would follow if David Ellison pulled Paramount Skydance out of California. A copy of the report published by Politico reads, “At a minimum, relocating Paramount’s headquarters and other operations out of California would result in losses of 2,750 and 5,550 job-years […]
Variety•Jack Dunn12 Sept
There will be harsh job losses and severe economic pain if Paramount carries out its threat to leave California over the antitrust action a coalition of blue state Attorneys General are pursuing to stop David Ellison’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, an internal L.A. County report estimates. “At a minimum, relocating Paramount’s headquarters […]
Deadline•Dominic Patten12 Sept
Nearly 58,000 jobs and $21 billion in annual losses are on the line as the Oct. 1 merger deadline approaches.
The Hollywood Reporter•Kevin Dolak12 Sept
The Kelvin trilogy didn't just reboot Star Trek. It helped revive the franchise when its future looked uncertain.
Paramount’s lawyers filed a legal response to the states’ antitrust lawsuit against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger on Friday, sketching out arguments and defenses it may use at a trial next March. Among other defenses, Paramount’s lawyers said they may claim that the coalition of 12 states lacks the authority to regulate the merger, “which […]
Variety•Gmaddaus12 Sept
A court will hold a two-day settlement conference in the Paramount-Warner Bros. antitrust case in late October. The conference is a standard part of civil procedure and does not indicate whether a deal is in the offing. A magistrate judge, Thomas Hixson, has been tasked with overseeing the settlement discussions and to determine whether it […]
Variety•Gmaddaus11 Sept
While Paramount CEO David Ellison grapples to take control of Warner Bros Discovery, he should be mindful to remember the architects in addition to the architecture. In other words, in the pursuit of merging content, be careful not to throw out those who shepherded it. No, that wasn’t the exact pitch nor message from Warner […]
Deadline•Anthonypauldalessandro11 Sept
The merger's approval could reshape global media landscapes, intensifying competition and potentially influencing content diversity and distribution.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team6 Aug
The merger's outcome could reshape the media landscape, influencing market dynamics and regulatory approaches to large-scale consolidations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul
The Briefing ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story A federal judge this week placed a temporary restraining order on Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery after 12 states filed a lawsuit alleging that the deal violates antitrust law. If […]
A federal judge weighs a temporary restraining order on the $110B Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, with a ruling due July 22, 2026.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team20 Jul
The lawsuit highlights increasing state-federal tensions over mega-mergers, potentially reshaping future media industry consolidations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Jul
State-level antitrust challenges could reshape future media mergers, highlighting tensions between federal and state regulatory approaches.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team9 JulNetflix has sweetened its offer to fend off Paramount
They present rival visions for the future of entertainment