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Warner Bros. Accepts Paramount Merger Offer in Historic Deal!!

After a lot of back and forth, the merger Hollywood has been anticipating, or dreading, is officially on. Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery formally unveiled the deal on Friday that will bring the two companies together under one banner. The David Ellison-owned giant will be purchasing WBD for $31 a share in cash, bringing the deal to a staggering $110 billion. It comes just one … Continue reading Warner Bros. Accepts Paramount Merger Offer in Historic Deal!!

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Netflix Bows Out Warner Bros. Bidding War Pawing Way For Paramount Takeover!!

In an absolutely shocking upset, Netflix will no longer be purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery. This comes in the brutal aftermath of a hostile takeover bid from Paramount, which put forth an offer that WBD branded as “superior.” Despite being given four business days from Warner Bros. to outbid Paramount‘s new offer, Netflix has already officially declined. In an official statement, Netflix CEOs Ted Sarandos and … Continue reading Netflix Bows Out Warner Bros. Bidding War Pawing Way For Paramount Takeover!!

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Warner Bros. Reportedly Restarting Sale Talks With Paramount!!

Warner Bros. is reportedly considering whether to restart sale talks with Paramount Global, which might complicate its deal with Netflix. According to a new report, members of the company’s board have discussed the possibility of reopening discussions after Paramount submitted a revised offer. Warner Bros. reportedly considering to restart talks with Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly evaluating whether to reopen discussions with Paramount Global, … Continue reading Warner Bros. Reportedly Restarting Sale Talks With Paramount!!

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Paramount Renews Takeover Bid for Warner Bros.!!

In an effort to win the rights to Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount has amended its hostile takeover bid, which includes a new guarantee from Larry Ellison. What are the latest details in Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros.? Earlier this month, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Netflix had won the bid to acquire Warner Bros. The deal, which is worth approximately $82.7 billion, means that Netflix … Continue reading Paramount Renews Takeover Bid for Warner Bros.!!

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Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount’s Takeover Bid, Opting Netflix Deal!!

Warner Bros. Discovery has formally turned down Paramount’s $108 billion takeover bid, opting instead to stand by its existing agreement with Netflix. The decision follows a review by the company’s board, which concluded that Paramount’s offer did not provide the same level of certainty or value for shareholders. Warner Bros. declines hostile bid from Paramount, provides reasons Warner Bros. Discovery has formally dismissed Paramount’s unsolicited … Continue reading Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount’s Takeover Bid, Opting Netflix Deal!!

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Paramount Launches Hostile Bid for Warner Bros.!!

Depending on who you ask, Netflix‘s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is either the death of Hollywood (if you’re a writer, director or anyone who actually works in Hollywood) or a golden opportunity (if you happen to be a Netflix stockholder). But the streaming giant’s plans might be torpedoed by a surprise move from a rival studio. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount is making a … Continue reading Paramount Launches Hostile Bid for Warner Bros.!!

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Paramount Cancels ‘Ferris Bueller’ Spin Off, ‘Winter Games’ Movie, and Colin Trevorrow’s ‘Area 51’ Feature!!

Following the Paramount-Skydance merger, three movies have officially been scrapped under the new regime at Paramount Pictures, which is now led by co-CEOs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein. Before the merger, Brian Robbins served as the co-CEO of Paramount Global since 2021. What are the canceled Paramount Pictures movies? According to THR, Miles Teller’s romantic sports drama movie Winter Games has already been canceled. The … Continue reading Paramount Cancels ‘Ferris Bueller’ Spin Off, ‘Winter Games’ Movie, and Colin Trevorrow’s ‘Area 51’ Feature!!

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‘Call of Duty’: Taylor Sheridan to Co-Write Paramount’s Video Game Adaptation!!

Taylor Sheridan has officially found his next big project. News broke this afternoon that the Yellowstone creator will co-write the new Call of Duty movie in the works at Paramount with Peter Berg, who is also attached to direct. Berg and Sheridan are also producing under their respective banners alongside David Glasser. The two are long-time friends who previously worked together on Hell or High … Continue reading ‘Call of Duty’: Taylor Sheridan to Co-Write Paramount’s Video Game Adaptation!!

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Taylor Sheridan Is Officially Leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal!!

Say goodbye to your favorite trashy cowboy streamer, because Taylor Sheridan, the creative powerhouse behind Yellowstone, Landman, Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, and Lioness, is leaving Paramount for pastures new. After nearly a decade of building one of the most successful franchises in modern television, the writer, director, and showrunner is headed for NBCUniversal under a massive long-term film and television deal. According to initial … Continue reading Taylor Sheridan Is Officially Leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal!!

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‘Dexter’: Paramount Has Reportedly Axed Planned ‘The Trinity Killer’ Spin-Off Series!!

Only a few weeks removed from Paramount shutting down the highly anticipated second season ofDexter: Original Sin, the fate of another spin-off in the Dexter universe has seemingly been decided. Following the streaming resurgence of Dexter in the last few years on Netflix, Paramount moved forward with both a prequel and a sequel, Original Sin and Resurrection. There were also reports of another spin-off based … Continue reading ‘Dexter’: Paramount Has Reportedly Axed Planned ‘The Trinity Killer’ Spin-Off Series!!

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Paramount Skydance Preparing Bid to Take Over Warner Bros Discovery!!

Another seismic shift in the studio system may be on its way. The ink on the deal that joined David Ellison‘s Skydance with Paramount is barely dry, and already the new company is looking to acquire one of Hollywood’s oldest and most venerable studios. According to reports, Paramount Skydance is looking to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Warner Bros. stock is already jumping at the news, … Continue reading Paramount Skydance Preparing Bid to Take Over Warner Bros Discovery!!

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‘Bosch’ Creator Michael Connelly Is Working on a New Crime Drama Series with ‘Ray Donovan’ Writer!!

Before Michael Connelly was that guy with a bookshelf full of bestsellers and multiple TV spin-offs, he was just a kid fresh out of the University of Florida covering crime in Daytona Beach and later Fort Lauderdale, running from police scanners to murder scenes, scribbling down names and details while thinking maybe someday this would turn into something bigger. Well, it’s back to basics for … Continue reading ‘Bosch’ Creator Michael Connelly Is Working on a New Crime Drama Series with ‘Ray Donovan’ Writer!!

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Will Smith Starrers ‘Sugar Bandits’ & ‘Rabbit Hole’ Get Update Following New Paramount Deal!!

Paramount Pictures signed a first-look deal for multiple movies with Will Smith and his company Westbrook. The agreement includes a development commitment for theatrical films aimed at global audiences, many positioned as franchise-starters featuring Smith. Will Smith and his production company sign multi-picture Paramount deal Two movies already confirmed for Will Smith are Sugar Bandits and Rabbit Hole, with Westbrook relocating its base and creative … Continue reading Will Smith Starrers ‘Sugar Bandits’ & ‘Rabbit Hole’ Get Update Following New Paramount Deal!!

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‘Call of Duty’: Paramount Reportedly In Talks To Acquire Rights to Make a Movie!!

Paramount Pictures has reportedly entered negotiations to acquire the film rights to another popular video game series. This comes after the studio found success in its partnership with SEGA through the development of the Sonic the Hedgehog live-action movies. Five years after the first installment’s theatrical release, it has now become a blockbuster franchise with a combined worldwide gross of over $1.2 billion. What video … Continue reading ‘Call of Duty’: Paramount Reportedly In Talks To Acquire Rights to Make a Movie!!

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‘Stranger Things’ Creators Officially Sign Deal with Paramount, Exit Netflix!!

The newly merged Paramount has just turned Netflix‘s world upside down. The entertainment conglomerate, which just completed a lengthy deal with Skydance, has signed Ross and Matt Duffer, the horror impresarios behind rival Netflix‘s Stranger Things, to a four-year mega-deal. According to reports, the deal covers feature films, television, and streaming projects. However, Stranger Things and all of its in-development spin-offs will stay under the … Continue reading ‘Stranger Things’ Creators Officially Sign Deal with Paramount, Exit Netflix!!

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‘World War Z’ Sequel is Finally Happening!!

It’s been so long since the sequel to World War Z has been announced that the movie has become an urban legend. However, an important new development might finally take the movie out of its 12-year-old development hell. In light of the new Paramount-Skydance merger, some projects received a new priority, and it looks like the Brad Pitt (F1) blockbuster is about to see the … Continue reading ‘World War Z’ Sequel is Finally Happening!!

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‘Stranger Things’ Creators in Negotiations for Massive Paramount Deal!!

It looks like Taylor Sheridan might soon have company at the top of Paramount’s creative food chain. It’s being reported today that Stranger Things masterminds Matt and Ross Duffer are in talks for a massive overall deal with the newly Skydance-acquired studio. While the deal isn’t signed yet — and could still fall apart — insiders say it would cover both streaming and theatrical projects, … Continue reading ‘Stranger Things’ Creators in Negotiations for Massive Paramount Deal!!

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‘Top Gun 3’ Is a Priority for New Paramount Owners!!

When Skydance officially became the powers-that-be at Paramount last Thursday, the new leadership absolutely wasted zero time in sending a clear message to Hollywood: the scaled-back Paramount of recent years is gone. Hours after the merger closed, co-Chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg made their first big move, snapping up the hot Timothée Chalamet–James Mangold package High Side in a pretty fierce bidding war, and that … Continue reading ‘Top Gun 3’ Is a Priority for New Paramount Owners!!

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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Franchise Remains Highlight for Paramount Despite Merger!!

With the finalization of its merger with Skydance, Paramount is in the middle of mapping out the future of its cinematic slate, and if David Ellison‘s comments at today’s presser were any indication, the company is about to go big to re-establish its big-screen dominance. Fortunately, for fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the four brothers are a high priority for the company going … Continue reading ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Franchise Remains Highlight for Paramount Despite Merger!!

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Skydance Media and Paramount in Preliminary Talks to Merge!!

The Paramount merger saga finally appears to be drawing to a close with Skydance Media ultimately winning out. Per The Wall Street Journal, Shari Redstone‘s National Amusements, the parent company of Paramount Global, has reached a preliminary agreement with David Ellison‘s banner to merge following a payment of $1.75 billion acquisition payment from Skydance. The deal will now be reviewed by the Paramount board’s special … Continue reading Skydance Media and Paramount in Preliminary Talks to Merge!!

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MTV News is Shutting Down!!

The world of television and streaming media has been, in recent months, notoriously brutal. And it doesn’t look like the landscape is going to get easier to traverse anytime soon. Showtime, MTV Entertainment, and Paramount Media Networks will be laying off 25% of its employees. Along with this news, it has also been announced that MTV News will be shutting down. This news comes after … Continue reading MTV News is Shutting Down!!

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‘Yellowstone’ to End with Season 5!!

Taylor Sheridan‘s crowd-pleasing series Yellowstone is officially coming to an end with Season 5. The news comes just days after it was announced that Kevin Costner would be leaving the series, in a move that was expected, but still shocking considering the actor was the lead of the series. Costner is moving on to star in and direct his own western, Horizon, which has been … Continue reading ‘Yellowstone’ to End with Season 5!!

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‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘6666’ Moves to Paramount Network!!

After being announced as a Paramount+ exclusive, the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff 6666 is moving from streaming to linear. According to Deadline, the change happens as Paramount defines the best strategy to ensure the Western universe created by Taylor Sheridan keeps reaching a growing audience. 6666 is expected to tell the story of the Four Sixes Ranch, one of the most famous real-life properties in the … Continue reading ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘6666’ Moves to Paramount Network!!

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‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 to Air in Two Parts!!

Big news Yellowstone fans: The Wall Street Journal reports that the hit Western series will be returning for an extended fifth season, splitting the upcoming episodes into two parts. ViacomCBS has just announced that Yellowstone’s fifth season will add four additional episodes, extending the upcoming season to fourteen episodes, which will be split into two installments, each consisting of seven episodes. The additional episodes and … Continue reading ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 to Air in Two Parts!!

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All Paramount Movies to Head to Paramount+ After Theatrical Release From 2024!!

Paramount+ has announced that, starting in 2024, all Paramount movies will stream directly on the streaming service after their theatrical run is through. Several Paramount movies were released day-and-date on Paramount+ recently, including Clifford the Big Red Dog and PAW Patrol: The Movie. However, others were made available to stream on Paramount+ forty-five days after they were released in theaters, including A Quiet Place: Part … Continue reading All Paramount Movies to Head to Paramount+ After Theatrical Release From 2024!!

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ViacomCBS Officially Changes Corporate Name to Paramount!!

ViacomCBS is no more. Two years after merging to become a global media super company, the multinational conglomerate is changing its name to better represent its global brand. Starting February 16, the company will be known simply as Paramount and will trade on the NASDAQ as PARAA (Class A common), PARA (Class B common), and PARAP (Preferred Stock) starting on February 17. Paramount announced its … Continue reading ViacomCBS Officially Changes Corporate Name to Paramount!!

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‘Yellowstone’ Unsurpisingly Renewed for Season 5!!

Paramount has announced that its neo-Western series Yellowstone is coming back for a fifth season. The news is not exactly a surprise, as the saga of the Dutton family remains the most-watched original show on Paramount+, with Season 4’s finale also breaking audience records on cable television with over 15 million total viewers. Yellowstone follows the struggles of the Dutton family, led by the patriarch … Continue reading ‘Yellowstone’ Unsurpisingly Renewed for Season 5!!

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‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Paramount has finally debuted a new trailer for Season Four of Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner, and it looks like it’s going to be a doozy. Fans are finally getting a peek at the long-awaited new season of the drama, premiering on November 7 on Paramount Network, and it looks like no one’s making it out of this season without at least a few scars to … Continue reading ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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‘SkyShowtime’: Comcast, ViacomCBS Launch Joint Streaming Venture for Europe!!

ViacomCBS Inc. and Comcast Corp. have announced that they are joining forces to venture into European markets, preparing to introduce a new streaming platform titled SkyShowtime to over 90 million households, one that hopes to rival such competitors such as Disney+ and Netflix. SkyShowtime is aiming to expand its services to 20 European countries. Comcast and ViacomCBS’s decision to team up was determined by the … Continue reading ‘SkyShowtime’: Comcast, ViacomCBS Launch Joint Streaming Venture for Europe!!

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‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: New Trailer Confirms November 7th as Release Date!! Check It Out!!

The cable television hit Yellowstone will make its two-episode return on Paramount Network on November 7th. Following Yellowstone, Paramount is planning a special simulcast event for two new series from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan: Mayor of Kingstown and 1883. The teaser for the upcoming season of Yellowstone picks up at the very end of Season Three, showing Kevin Costner‘s John Dutton shot and bleeding out … Continue reading ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: New Trailer Confirms November 7th as Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: New Trailer Reveals the Release Date!! Check It Out!!

The Duttons are back and out for blood in the first teaser for Season 4 of Yellowstone, which will premiere on Paramount Network this fall. Additionally, there will be a marathon of all three seasons this weekend celebrating Independence Day, because what’s more American than some good old-fashioned violent neo-western? Yellowstone was created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, both with long histories in the … Continue reading ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: New Trailer Reveals the Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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Paramount+ Set to Debut Original Movies Every Week in 2022!!

Paramount+ is taking a page out of Netflix’s book and will be releasing one new original film per week on the new streaming service starting next year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. That’s 52 brand spanking new original movies for the platform, which was just rebranded earlier this year from CBS All Access. The streamer will also begin a new campaign — dubbed “Mountain of … Continue reading Paramount+ Set to Debut Original Movies Every Week in 2022!!

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CBS and Viacom to Merge Once Again!!!

If you work in this industry long enough, you’ll see how cyclical it can be. Case in point, today’s announcement that CBS and Viacom have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, creating a combined company with more than $28 billion in revenue. The new entity, known as ViacomCBS Inc., will be led by Bob Bakish as President and CEO, with … Continue reading CBS and Viacom to Merge Once Again!!!

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‘The Last of the Mohicans’ Series in the Works!!!

Although Cary Joji Fukunaga is at work on Bond 25, he’s not leaving TV behind completely. After directing Maniac and the first season of True Detective as well as developing The Alienist, he’s now teaming up with Watchmen director Nicole Kassell for a new adaptation of The Last of the Mohicans. James Fenimore Cooper’s 1826 novel is the second the Leatherstocking Tales pentalogy and is … Continue reading ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ Series in the Works!!!

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‘Explorers’: Cary Fukunaga and David Lowery Team for TV Pilot Based on the 1985 Film!!

What’s old is new again, especially on TV. Perhaps it’s thanks to the popularity of Netflix’s Stranger Things, or just revivals from 80s and 90s properties in general, but the 1985 film Explorers is now getting its own TV reboot on the Paramount Network — because starting with your own IP is always a savvy move. As Deadline is reporting, Cary Fukunaga and David Lowery … Continue reading ‘Explorers’: Cary Fukunaga and David Lowery Team for TV Pilot Based on the 1985 Film!!

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Check out the Hits & Misses of Summer 2015!!

The summer box office will go down as the second-biggest in history, but the wealth wasn’t evenly distributed. Instead, the results revealed a profound case of corporate income inequality. Two studios, Universal and Disney, gobbled up most of the profits after fielding massive hits like “Jurassic World” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Together, their films made up seven of the 10 top-grossing domestic releases this … Continue reading Check out the Hits & Misses of Summer 2015!!

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