Skydance (Paramount)
Skydance, formerly Paramount Skydance and Paramount Global, 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.
Skydance includes assets from Paramount (CBS, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Pluto TV, Channel 5 UK, Network 10 Australia, Paramount Pictures, Logo, Pop TV, Paramount Network, more than two dozen CBS-owned local broadcast stations) and Warner Bros Discovery (CNN, Cartoon Network, TBS, TNT, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, HBO, Discovery Plus, HBO Max and Eurosport).
Post-merger cuts could target TV networks at Paramount
Networks like CBS and Comedy Central that nurture hit TV franchises and have lucrative live sports rights are likely safe for the long-term, but the future is hazy for other Paramount-owned channels.
CBS to “centralize” news coverage across local-owned stations
The effort is part of a broader restructuring of operations at CBS News & Stations, and comes several months after 800 Paramount employees — including some at CBS-owned stations — were laid off.
Jeffrey Shell to serve as Paramount president following Skydance merger
Former NBC Universal CEO Jeffrey Shell will lead Paramount in an executive role once the merger with Skydance Media is complete.
Streaming companies ask Canadian court to block news funding law
A consortium of streaming companies have filed a legal challenge to a forthcoming rule that requires them to set aside some of their revenue to help fund Canadian local news and content.
Jeff Vaughn, ex-KCBS anchor, sues Paramount, CBS for alleged discrimination
The broadcast veteran claims he was replaced by a less-experienced anchor because of Paramount's diversity goals.
Skydance reaches tentative deal to acquire Paramount for $1.75 billion
The deal would involve a purchase of National Amusements, then an immediate merger with the famed movie studio.
Paramount looks to sell BET for around $1.7 billion
Paramount Global is engaged in conversations to sell BET Media for up to $1.7 billion, according to a report on Tuesday.
WBD expresses interest in unifying Max, Paramount Plus
WBD and Paramount have held discussions about possibly merging some or all of their streaming TV businesses, according to a report published on Monday.
Roku, Bango among winners of 2024 StreamTV Awards
More than a dozen companies and executives were honored as the recipients of StreamTV Awards during the 2024 StreamTV Show on Monday.
Paramount hires bankers to explore sale of assets
Paramount has hired investment bankers to explore the potential sale of certain assets, according to the company's co-CEOs.
Paramount to increase price of Paramount Plus this summer
New and existing subscribers will pay between $1 and $2 more for the privilege of streaming Paramount content.
Skydance Media merger with Paramount appears dead
National Amusements owner Shari Redstone has ended discussions with Skydance Media about offloading her controlling stake in Paramount Global.