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What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news

Bugs Bunny, meet SpongeBob Squarepants, and so much more

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Paramount Skydance merger: Is David Ellison’s $110 billion hollywood gamble now about tech?

Paramount Skydance has completed a $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to reshape Hollywood's landscape. The merger combines major studios and platforms under one roof, aiming for efficiency and technological advancements. Skydance plans to streamline operations while managing considerable debt and integrating two large companies. Executives emphasize the importance…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Steven Spielberg 'returning' to Transformers

Steven Spielberg will oversee "all creative aspects" of the upcoming live-action Transformers film, according to reports.

BANG Premier · Oct 6

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CBS News chief Bari Weiss ‘doesn’t listen to anyone,’ insider reveals as ratings plummet

CBS News has been struggling to bring in viewers for its flagship programs

The Independent UK · Oct 6

19 Years Later, The Transformers Franchise Is Getting A Second Life

Steven Spielberg is bringing the Transformers franchise back to basics. Here's what that really means.

Inverse · Oct 6

Layoff Fears Mount as $81bn Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Closes, Staff Warned of 'Difficult Decisions'

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merge as Skydance targets $6bn in synergies and warns staff of difficult workforce decisions.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

From HBO Max to Harry Potter, here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella

Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

The Independent UK · Oct 6

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Paramount completes takeover of Warner Bros, creating media behemoth Skydance

Paramount completed its acquisition of Warner Bros Discover on Tuesday, after a bidding war against Netflix. The deal closed following federal approval of a settlement between Paramount and 12 US states that tried to block the transaction on antitrust grounds. Opponents in the movie industry warned of job cuts, while…

France 24 · Oct 6

GoT, Harry Potter, Batman & more: The $110 billion Hollywood gold mine Paramount just bought

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery brings some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises under one roof, from Batman, Superman and Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, Friends, Dune, The Lord of the Rings and The Matrix. The $110 billion deal also combines two major studios, streaming platforms and vast entertainment…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

The much-contested Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is complete. Now what?

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The Independent UK · Oct 6

Paramount completes $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros to form new media empire Skydance

David Ellison and ex-Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz to oversee both film studios, HBO Max, CNN and CBS News as co-executives

The Guardian - US · Oct 6

Paramount and Warner Bros complete merger to form Hollywood giant Skydance

Two of America’s oldest film studios have completed their merger, bringing CNN, HBO and franchises including The Godfather and Harry Potter under one roof.

Euronews · Oct 6

Paramount and Warner Bros wrap up mega deal to create Skydance

The deal’s completion comes eight months after Paramount agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery in February.

Evening Standard · Oct 6

Inside Hollywood's biggest plot twist: How Paramount closed $110 billion Warner Bros deal to create Skydance

Paramount Skydance finalized its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion after a prolonged bidding war. Following the merger, shares of Skydance began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker 'SKYD'. The deal faced scrutiny and opposition from various Hollywood figures and state attorneys general concerned…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

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The Independent UK · Oct 6

Paramount closes deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, creating Hollywood giant Skydance

Ellison’s Skydance bought Paramount for $8 billion last year, and very soon after turned its attention to Warner

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Paramount closes $110 billion mega Warner Bros takeover; creates Hollywood powerhouse Skydance

Paramount Skydance has completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating a major Hollywood entertainment company spanning film, television, streaming and news. The combined entity, named Skydance, will trade as SKYD on the New York Stock Exchange. CEO David Ellison will oversee strategy as the companies pursue $6…

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Paramount and Warner Bros. to become one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here

Skydance-owned Paramount is expected to close its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

We Got This Covered · Oct 5

Tom Cruise signs autographs at the premiere of his $125 million movie. Then the film loses $150 million and becomes the biggest flop of his career

The film Digger has officially opened to a disastrous $8 million, marking a historic low point for Tom Cruise and cementing the project as a massive financial failure, Indiewire reports. This performance is particularly jarring when you consider the production cost of $125 million, though industry sources suggest the true…

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Barchart · Oct 5

Huge Unusual Call Options Activity in Paramount Skydance Stock Ahead of Merger Close This Week

A massive volume of Paramount Skydance Corp (PSKY) in-the-money call options that expire at the end of 2026 traded on Friday. This is ahead of the Oct. 6 merger close with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

The Times of India · Oct 5

Taylor Sheridan bought a 600-acre Texas ranch as a family home; it is now a film set, horse hub and concert venue

Taylor Sheridan's Bosque Ranch in Weatherford, Texas, has transformed into a prominent site for film and TV productions. Originally intended as a family residence, it now generates substantial income through shows like Yellowstone and 1883. The ranch doubles as an equine center, celebrating Western culture with competitions and housing over…

The Guardian - US · Oct 5

Mark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount sale

Decision by Paramount Skydance executive David Ellison was relief to employees who feared overhaul – and possibility of Bari Weiss taking over

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Late-night host stays silent on Hollywood merger amid show’s uncertain future

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The Independent UK · Oct 5

John Oliver stays silent on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger amid speculation over Last Week Tonight’s future

HBO’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, will be absorbed by Paramount to form new company Skydance on Tuesday

We Got This Covered · Oct 4

Tony Gilroy debuts his movie at New York Film Festival. Then he blasts Paramount merger and what it means for the future of Hollywood: ‘It’s tragic’

Skydance has tentatively set October 6 to close the merger.

International Business Times UK · Oct 4

From Barbie to Batman, Israeli-American Ynon Kreiz Set to Co-Run $110bn Paramount-Warner Giant

Ynon Kreiz, who led Mattel during its entertainment expansion, has been appointed co-CEO of the planned Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery combined company, Skydance.

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