Paramount Global and Skydance Media are merging in an $8 billion deal to revitalize the studio, expand digital distribution, and cut costs. The merger, announced on July 8, will feature a new logo combining Paramount and Skydance elements. David Ellison…
Paramount Global and Skydance Media have finalized a $28 billion merger, with David Ellison taking over as CEO. Ellison aims to transform Paramount into a tech-driven powerhouse by enhancing Paramount+'s technology and using AI for operations. The merger faces industry…
Discovery and AT&T’s 2022 merger of Warner Bros. for $43 billion faced a shareholder lawsuit over fairness. A $125 million settlement has now been reached. AT&T holds 71% ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery, with Discovery owning 29%, and Discovery's leadership…
Paramount and Skydance have announced a merger, with Skydance acquiring the Redstone family's majority control of Paramount for $1.75 billion. This deal, pending regulatory approval and a 45-day window for other bids, will give Skydance control over CBS, Paramount+, BET,…
Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has reached a preliminary $1.75 billion agreement with National Amusements to acquire a majority stake in Paramount Global. The deal, pending a special committee's approval, includes a 45-day window for counter offers and doesn't…
Barry Diller's IAC is interested in making a deal with Shari Redstone’s National Amusements to take control of Paramount Global. This follows a failed June offer by Skydance Media, RedBird Capital, and KKR to merge Skydance with Paramount. Amid these…
Paramount Global is in discussions with other entertainment and tech companies to merge its Paramount+ streaming service with another platform, potentially initiating new streaming partnerships across the industry. Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal are among the companies interested in a…
Paramount Global's failed merger deal with Skydance, halted abruptly by Shari Redstone, has caused significant turmoil, including a plunge in Paramount's stock price. Despite this setback and the ensuing chaos, potential buyers like Sony, Apollo, Edgar Bronfman Jr., Steven Paul,…
Amazon has acquired key assets of Indian streaming service MX Player from Times Internet for under $100 million. This strategic move targets India's smaller cities and towns, aiming to boost Amazon's miniTV offerings and expand its reach. MX Player, with…