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Streaming Shake-Up! Paramount CEO Confirms HBO Max and Paramount+ Merger
BUSINESS
Streaming Shake-Up! Paramount CEO Confirms HBO Max and Paramount+ Merger
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery paves the way for a new streaming giant aiming for over 200 million global subscribers.
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Fitch Downgrades Paramount Global to 'Junk' Status Following Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
BUSINESS
Fitch Downgrades Paramount Global to 'Junk' Status Following Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
The credit rating agency cites concerns over the combined entity's projected $79 billion net debt after Paramount Global's $110 billion acquisition agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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John Oliver Meets His New 'Business Daddy' in $110 Billion Paramount-WBD Merger
BUSINESS
John Oliver Meets His New 'Business Daddy' in $110 Billion Paramount-WBD Merger
The comedian roasted the blockbuster deal on "Last Week Tonight" after Paramount Skydance officially entered an agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Paramount Skydance Clinches $110 Billion Deal to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
BUSINESS
Paramount Skydance Clinches $110 Billion Deal to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
The all-cash merger ends a high-stakes bidding war with Netflix, uniting franchises like Harry Potter, the DC Universe, and Mission: Impossible under David Ellison.
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Ghostface Breaks the Bank: 'Scream 7' Sets Franchise Record with $64.1 Million Debut
FILM
Ghostface Breaks the Bank: 'Scream 7' Sets Franchise Record with $64.1 Million Debut
Neve Campbell's return as Sidney Prescott propels the slasher sequel to a massive $97.2 million global opening, crushing previous series highs.
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Veteran CBS News Producer Mary Walsh Exits, Citing 'Politicized Newsroom Shift'
TV
Veteran CBS News Producer Mary Walsh Exits, Citing 'Politicized Newsroom Shift'
After 46 years, Mary Walsh departs CBS News, alleging pressure to tailor reporting to a specific political viewpoint amidst a wider network transformation and other producer exits.
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Netflix Waves Goodbye to Warner Bros. Discovery Bid, Paramount Skydance Now Frontrunner
FILM
Netflix Waves Goodbye to Warner Bros. Discovery Bid, Paramount Skydance Now Frontrunner
Streaming giant declines to sweeten its offer for WBD, clearing the path for Paramount Skydance's $110.9 billion all-cash proposal.
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Paramount Sweetens Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Igniting Fresh Bidding War!
FILM
Paramount Sweetens Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Igniting Fresh Bidding War!
Paramount Global has upped its all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31 per share, challenging Netflix's standing $82.7 billion deal and intensifying the battle for the Hollywood giant.
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