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
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. International Business Times UK · 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. BANG Premier · 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. PC Gamer · Feb 27
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 · Feb 26
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 24
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 · Feb 21
See The Hilarious Letter Rob Lowe Sent About His ‘Unresolved’ Tommy Boy Credit Did he have the right to be there?? Cinemablend · Feb 20
CBS meltdown goes beyond Bari Weiss Anderson Cooper departs and Stephen Colbert goes off-script as the network struggles to define its future Salon · Feb 18
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 · Feb 11
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
The Guardian - US · Feb 3 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 Independent UK · Feb 3 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 · Jan 27 Stephen Colbert reveals date of final Late Show broadcast There are just four months left of Colbert’s late night show
The Independent UK · Jan 27 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 · Jan 27 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
BANG Premier · Jan 25 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.
Axios · Jan 24 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 · Jan 23 ‘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 · Jan 21 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 · Jan 20 New Report Includes Claims About How CBS News Boss Wants To Change Gayle King’s Role What does the future hold for Gayle King?