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CBS News and CNN staffers fear ‘disaster’ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle

Decision by Netflix to walk away from takeover leaves workers anxious about possible merger of news networks

The Guardian - US

Hollywood's mega-merger battle ends with Warner Bros. as the real winner

If the deal goes through, WBD CEO David Zaslav will have cemented his legacy as one of the savviest media dealmakers.

Axios

Netflix Drops Warner Bros Bid: Why Ted Sarandos' White House Visit Couldn't Save the $83 Billion Deal

The reasons behind Netflix's decision to withdraw from the $83 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition, including political, financial, and regulatory challenges, and how this impacts the streaming industry.

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Chris Pine to star in The Catch with Emma Stone

Chris Pine is in talks to star opposite Emma Stone in The Catch, a romantic comedy which will be directed by the actress' husband, Dave McCary.

BANG Premier

Netflix isn't going to buy Warner Bros after all, meaning Paramount is set to take HBO, Warner Bros Games, and the rest

The acquisition was "always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price," Netflix said.

PC Gamer

Warner Bros. officially deems Paramount’s bid ‘superior,’ and Netflix withdraws

Netflix investors are sending the stock up as it gets outbid for Warner Bros. What will the big red streamer do next?

Fortune

Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview

Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship

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Paramount Skydance sweetens bid for Warner Bros Discovery

WBD board says it is assessing revised offer as Paramount seeks to trump agreed offer by Netflix

The Guardian - US

CBS News is convulsing as Larry Ellison tries to please Trump

Recent incidents involving Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert suggest things are not well at the network after the acquisition financed by Trump supporter Larry Ellison

The Guardian - US

See The Hilarious Letter Rob Lowe Sent About His ‘Unresolved’ Tommy Boy Credit

Did he have the right to be there??

Cinemablend

Activist Ancora fund moves to block Netflix takeover of Warner studios

Ancora Holdings has built a $200mn stake and is backing Paramount’s richer rival bid, raising the prospect of a proxy fight over the future of one of Hollywood’s biggest media groups.

Euronews

As goes the Washington Post: US democracy takes another hit under Trump

Jeff Bezos’s axing of more than 300 jobs at the storied newspaper has renewed fears about the resilience of America’s democracy to withstand Trump’s attacks

The Guardian - US

Netflix co-CEO grilled by US senators over Warner Bros Discovery merger

While most focused on competition issues, Josh Hawley accused Netflix of promoting trans content to children

The Guardian - US

Carol Burnett shares the one warning CBS gave her about The Carol Burnett Show in 11-year run

The actor hosted her titular sketch comedy program from 1967 to 1978

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert reveals date of final Late Show broadcast

There are just four months left of Colbert’s late night show

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss tells CBS News staff to love it or leave it as Gayle King passionately defends her against ‘leakers’

‘She seems very small,’ a network employee reacted to Weiss’ remarks at Tuesday’s all-hands meeting. ‘She can read talking points off the teleprompter, but it doesn't really connect to what's happening inside the organization.’

The Guardian - US

Bari Weiss tries to win CBS staffers’ trust amid ‘noise’ over 60 Minutes segment

In her first town hall, Weiss expressed some regret over her decision to pull 60 Minutes segment at the last minute

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Chris Pine in the dark about Star Trek reboot

Chris Pine is in the dark about the upcoming Star Trek film in the works at Paramount.

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Axios

The challenges facing the Ellisons' media empire

The Ellison's portfolio spans CBS News, Paramount Pictures, a piece of TikTok U.S. and could add CNN and HBO.

The Independent UK

‘Mushy’ Bari Weiss announces she’s pausing her ‘Honestly’ podcast ‘for a few short months’

‘If I sound mushy right now, it’s because I love making this show, and I’m not done making it,’ Bari Weiss declared in her announcement.

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss ‘expressed significant frustration’ with ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent during private briefings with reporters

‘She is so out of her depth it’s astounding. Her inexperience is on full display,’ one network reporter said of Bari Weiss. “How long must we endure this fiasco?’

Cinemablend

New Report Includes Claims About How CBS News Boss Wants To Change Gayle King’s Role

What does the future hold for Gayle King?

The Independent UK

Netflix revises deal for Warner Bros. Discovery as streaming giant prepares to report earnings

Netflix will report earnings Tuesday after last report showed slowing subscriber growth

The Independent UK

Trump announces plan to control college football schedule to protect Army-Navy game

President teased an upcoming executive order that would force television networks to preserve a time slot and day for the annual rivalry game

The Independent UK

Karoline Leavitt warned CBS that Trump will ‘sue your a** off’ if interview was cut

In the moments after Trump finished taping a 13-minute interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan on Tuesday, Leavitt issued a warning

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