HBO Max and Paramount Plus could merge into a single streaming platform, but the two services would "operate with independence," Paramount CEO proposes "HBO should stay HBO," says Paramount CEO David Ellison Total Film · Mar 2
Will Netflix Seek Movie Theater Opportunities After Ending Pursuit Of Warner Bros? What The CEO Says A surprising turn of events. Cinemablend · Mar 2
Western coverage of Iran is like a masterclass in saying everything except who did it A day after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed killed in joint US-Israel strikes, Iran hit back hard. American jets crashed in Kuwait. Saudi Aramco's oil facilities were struck. Missiles and drones swept across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, and Israel. Newslaundry · Mar 2
Trump just got much closer to bringing CNN to heel With David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance poised to buy Warner Bros Discovery, the president is tightening his grip on the US media The Guardian - US · Feb 28
From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise It's a come-from-behind story fit for Hollywood itself The Independent UK · Feb 28
Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers After months of heated wrangling, Paramount has emerged the apparent victor in its bid to acquire storied Hollywood rival Warner Bros The Independent UK · Feb 27
‘Not a done deal’: California vows ‘vigorous’ review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover Attorney general says $111bn deal will be investigated amid concerns over monopoly power and job losses The Guardian - US · Feb 27
Billionaires tied to Trump outbid Netflix to take over CNN’s parent company, and their vision for the network is making anchors sweat CNN might be up for a huge change in direction. We Got This Covered · Feb 27
Plot twist — Netflix ditches Warner Bros deal as insiders call imminent Paramount takeover a ‘gut punch’ Netflix has decided to concede to Paramount in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery. TechRadar · Feb 27
Hillary Clinton Knows Nothing Plus: AI layoffs, Paramount wins Warner Bros., and the Trump-Mamdani bromance. Reason · Feb 27
‘It’s over’: Netflix abandons Warner Bros bid, Trump allies to take control of DC Universe, Game of Thrones, CNN etc MAGA now seizing control of most of media landscape. We Got This Covered · Feb 27
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 · Feb 27
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 · Feb 27
International Business Times UK · Feb 27 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.
BANG Premier · Feb 27 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.
PC Gamer · Feb 27 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.
Fortune · Feb 26 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?
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 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 · Feb 21 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
Cinemablend · Feb 20 See The Hilarious Letter Rob Lowe Sent About His ‘Unresolved’ Tommy Boy Credit Did he have the right to be there??
Salon · Feb 18 CBS meltdown goes beyond Bari Weiss Anderson Cooper departs and Stephen Colbert goes off-script as the network struggles to define its future
Euronews · Feb 11 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.
The Guardian - US · Feb 8 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