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Is This the End of Warner Bros Discovery as We Know It? Paramount and Skydance Plot Takeover of Hollywood Giant

Warner Bros. Discovery begins evaluating acquisition offers amid reported interest from Paramount and Skydance, as HBO Max raises prices and a major media split looms by 2026.

International Business Times UK

Warner Bros Discovery weighs sale after 'unsolicited' buyer interest

After months of speculation, Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed it is reviewing strategic options — from a full sale to partial deals — amid reports of interest from Paramount, Netflix and Comcast.

Euronews

Elizabeth Warren Warns One Of Trump's 'Billionaire Buddies' Wants To Buy Warner Bros, Warns Giant Company Could Control 'Everything' You Watch On TV

On Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised concerns about media consolidation, pointing to David Ellison's ties to President Donald Trump as he seeks control of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD).

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Warner Bros Discovery considers sale as potential buyers show interest

Netflix, Comcast and Paramount Skydance are reportedly among possible bidders in sale that could shake up industry

The Guardian - US

Elizabeth Warren Says Companies That Settled With Trump May Have Committed Bribery

While the settlements likely don't meet the statutory definition of bribery, they're still inappropriate.

Reason

Culture Clash in Hollywood: How the Paramount Skydance Layoffs Could Reshape Studio Identity

Paramount Skydance's merger triggers 2,000 layoffs, culture shock, and a creative shift reshaping Hollywood's most iconic studio.

International Business Times UK

CBS News head of standards quits just a week after Bari Weiss is named editor-in-chief

During an editorial call Thursday morning, Claudia Milne announced she was leaving as the head of standards at CBS News. She did not give a reason for her departure.

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John Oliver skewers Paramount for hiring ‘irresponsible’ Bari Weiss to run CBS News

‘It is especially alarming to have someone doing it who has spent years putting out work that, in my opinion, is at best irresponsible and at worst deeply misleading,” John Oliver declared on Sunday night.

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss Is Powerful, Establishment Media Is Not

Media consolidations are not drying up the well of discourse; it's overflowing with takes.

Reason

Who is Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News?

Ex-NYT writer who launched ‘anti-woke commentary’ website will report directly to Paramount Skydance head David Ellison

The Guardian - US

Streaming Shakeout: Which Stocks Could Rebound in Q4?

Streaming stocks face fatigue, but Q4 could bring winners as Netflix, Disney, and Paramount Skydance fight for growth and investor attention

MarketBeat

Megyn Kelly breaks silence after rumors that she ‘screen tested’ at CBS News for role at network

‘Megyn Kelly was at CBS News the other day. You heard it here, you’re not going to hear it anyplace else,’ veteran journalist Bernard Goldberg claimed this week.

The Independent UK

From Oracle to Paramount to TikTok: How Larry and David Ellison Are Building a New US Media Dynasty

Larry and David Ellison lead Paramount Skydance, reshaping the US media landscape through tech integration, major acquisitions, and political scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

Sinclair reveals that it asked ABC to create a CBS-like ombudsman while backing down on Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Sinclair said that removing Kimmel was free speech itself and it’s “inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content.”

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Is Paramount Skydance Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

While Paramount Skydance has outpaced the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are moderately bearish about the stock’s prospects.

The Guardian - US

Media giants accused of ‘cowering to threats’ as Trump tries to stamp out criticism

Disney’s Bob Iger and Paramount’s David Ellison are among executives pulling the strings amid criticism that US TV networks are caving to the Trump administration

International Business Times

Eying Bottom Line, US Media Giants Bow To Trump

The suspension by Disney-owned ABC of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is the latest surrender by a US media giant to pressure from the Trump administration, putting the bottom line over free speech.

Windows Central

Paramount is reportedly prepping a bid to buy Warner Bros — a deal including gaming properties like Mortal Kombat and more

Paramount Skydance is reportedly prepping a bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes the WG Games unit.

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Euronews

Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on Paramount Skydance buyout report

The report comes just weeks after the merger between movie giant Paramount and independent film studio Skydance Media.

Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Explodes Over News Of Paramount Skydance's Planned Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery: Links Trump To 'Dangerous Concentration Of Power'

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) denounced Paramount Skydance Corp.'s (NASDAQ:PSKY) reported plans to bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD). She warned that the potential media merger poses a threat to competition and could be linked to questionable approvals under President Donald Trump.

Benzinga

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Takes Off As Paramount Skydance Eyes Takeover

Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) is reportedly working with an investment bank to prepare a potential bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD), according to people familiar with the situation.

The Independent UK

Warner Bros Discovery stock spikes after reports that Paramount is prepping takeover bid

The potential bid would see Paramount purchase all of the assets of its studio rival, including the global television business that was set to be spun off next year.

The Guardian - US

Paramount Skydance reportedly preparing takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Media conglomerate putting together majority cash offer for WBD backed by ultra-rich Ellison family, reports say

Cinemablend

Star Trek's Zachary Quinto Is Doing His Part To Try And Make A Fourth Movie Happen, And I Can't Help But Chuckle A Bit

I'm laughing now, but maybe this effort will make all the difference.

The Independent UK

Paramount names former Trump appointee as ombudsman to review ‘complaints of bias’ at CBS News

Kenneth Weinstein was nominated by Trump to serve as ambassador to Japan in 2020.

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