Paramount
Paramount Skydance ($PSKY) is a multinational broadcast, cable and streaming television corporation based in New York City. It is the successor to the CBS Corporation and Viacom, Inc. Paramount Global operates the CBS broadcast network, CBS Sports, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Pluto TV, Paramount Plus, Showtime, Australia’s Network 10, Channel 5 UK and around two dozen local CBS broadcast stations in major American markets.
Prior to February 2022, Paramount Global was known as ViacomCBS.
Shareholder group sends legal demand to Redstone over Paramount-Skydance merger
The cease-and-desist letter was sent by an attorney representing Aspen Sky Trust on Wednesday.
Four to depart Paramount Global board amid Skydance merger talks
Dawn Ostroff, Frederick Terrell, Rob Kleiger and Nicole Seligman are said to be leaving Paramount's board in the coming weeks.
CBS News to overhaul free streaming TV channel
"CBS News 24/7" will launch later this month with real-time headlines and enhanced weather forecasts, the network said.
Another investment firm criticizes Paramount-Skydance merger talks
Aspen Sky Trust characterized Skydance's offer as "undervalued," one that would benefit Shari Redstone over other shareholders.
TV networks urge Trump, Biden to engage in presidential debates
The news divisions of the four major broadcast networks and CNN are encouraging both sides to participate this year.
Shareholder criticizes Paramount board’s focus on Skydance deal
Matrix Asset Advisors complained the deal would substantially benefit Shari Redstone to the possible detriment of shareholders.
Ex-NBC boss Jeff Shell could head to Paramount post-Skydance merger
The deal would likely include RedBird Capital Partners, where former NBC Universal boss Jeff Shell overseas sports and media investments.
Paramount Global will pursue merger with Skydance Media
The decision comes despite an offer from Apollo Global Management to buy the company for $26 billion.
Gray Television will share market research with CBS-owned TV stations
Gray Television has struck a pact with Paramount Global's CBS to provide market research and news strategy to CBS-owned local TV stations.
Journalism groups walk back support for Fox News leaker
News outlets and press freedom groups are torn between supporting former journalist Timothy Burke and the broadcast TV outlets he allegedly victimized.
Apollo Global makes $11 billion bid for Paramount studios
Apollo Global Management has offered National Amusements $11 billion to acquire Paramount Global's film and television studio business.
Paramount Plus to debut with ads in Canada, Australia
Paramount Plus will debut an ad-supported tier in Canada and Australia in the coming weeks.