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Paramount Hires Lionsgate Veteran Shaun Barber as Domestic Theatrical Distribution Chief
Paramount Pictures has named longtime Lionsgate executive Shaun Barber as head of domestic theatrical distribution. In his new role, he’ll…
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Will Paramount Cancel Jon Stewart?
That being said, I want to be clear. The victims of this Administration are not the comedians. We are a visible manifestation of certain…
Business
Ramsey Naito Exiting as Paramount Animation’s President (EXCLUSIVE)
Ramsey Naito is exiting her post as president of Paramount Animation. “I want to share with you that I am leaving the company and closing…
Business
Paramount begins 2,000-person layoff amid Skydance merger fallout
Paramount is the latest company to join the bloodbath of layoffs this week. The entertainment giant began cutting around 1,000 workers on…
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Paramount Layoffs Underway: CEO David Ellison Says Cuts Are ‘Necessary’ for Company’s Long-Term Success
Paramount Skydance, aiming to get leaner and meaner, today is laying off about 1,000 employees, mostly in the U.S. David Ellison, chairman…
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Paramount Signs 10-Year Lease With 1888 Studios For New Jersey Production Campus
Paramount has signed a minimum 10-year lease agreement with 1888 Studios to occupy more than 285,000 square feet of the production company…
Culture
Paramount, UFC to Expand Partnership to Latin America and Australia in 2026
Paramount and UFC have announced a seven-year expansion of their partnership, securing UFC media rights for Paramount+ in Latin America…
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WGA Says Warner Bros. Merger Would Be a ‘Disaster’ for Writers
The Writers Guild of America came out swinging on Thursday against a merger between Warner Bros. and any other studio, saying such…
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Paramount Skydance is in the lead for the Warner Bros Discovery deal. Here’s why
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is seen as the top contender to buy Warner Bros Discovery, with analysts and experts saying the tech…
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What Happens if Paramount Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery? HBO Max-Paramount+ Combination, Huge Layoffs and More
Warner Bros. Discovery is officially on the block, disclosing that it has received interest from “multiple parties” to acquire all or part…
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Paramount Skydance Mass Layoffs to Start Week of Oct. 27
Paramount Skydance employees are facing a broad across-the-board culling under David Ellison’s new management regime the week of Oct. 27,…
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Paramount Hires Josh Goldstine as Worldwide Marketing and Distribution President
Josh Goldstine has officially joined Paramount Pictures as president of global marketing and distribution. His appointment has been…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Rejected Paramount Skydance Acquisition Offer of $20 per Share as Too Low (Report)
Warner Bros. Discovery rejected a takeover offer of “around” $20 per share from David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance in recent weeks as “too…
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Warner Bros said to rebuff Paramount takeover approach
Warner Bros Discovery has rebuffed Paramount Skydance’s initial takeover approach for being too low, according to people familiar with the…
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Toys ‘R’ Us Loved ‘Roofman,’ Courted Paramount and Channing Tatum With Social Media ‘Harassment Campaign’
Most might flinch when pairing a wholesome family brand with an R-rated fugitive thriller. Toys “R” Us Studios, however, saw nothing but…
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‘Yellowjackets’ to End With Season 4 at Showtime, Paramount+ Premium
“Yellowjackets” will conclude with its upcoming fourth season, Variety has learned. The Showtime/Paramount+ Premium series, produced by…
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Paramount Skydance Hires Roku’s Jay Askinasi as Chief Revenue Officer
Paramount Skydance has recruited Jay Askinasi, most recently Roku’s top advertising exec, as chief revenue officer. Askinasi will start at…
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‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+
“Dexter: Resurrection” is staying alive. The sequel series, in which Michael C. Hall reprises his role as TV’s favorite serial killer, has…
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Chris Aronson Exiting as Paramount’s Theatrical Distribution Chief
Chris Aronson is departing his post at Paramount, where he served for six years as president of domestic distribution. Aronson’s exit on…
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Leftists erupt after Paramount names Bari Weiss to lead CBS News, buys The Free Press
Five years ago, Bari Weiss resigned from The New York Times, citing what she described as the newspaper's "woke" cancel culture, and…
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Bari Weiss to lead CBS News after Paramount buys The Free Press
Paramount said Monday that it has bought the news and commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as the…
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‘Yellowstone’ Alum Ian Bohen Joins ‘Lioness’ as Production Begins on Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)
Ian Bohen is returning to the Taylor Sheridan-verse, with the former “Yellowstone” star booking a series regular role in “Lioness” Season…
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Paramount Skydance Hires Josh Silverman, Veteran of Mattel, Disney and Marvel, as Head of Products and Experiences
Paramount Skydance is adding another member to its senior ranks: Josh Silverman, who hails from Mattel and spent two decades at Disney and…
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Paramount Skydance Names Makan Delrahim, Former Head of DOJ’s Antitrust Division Under Trump, as Its Top Lawyer
Paramount Skydance announced the appointment of Makan Delrahim, who had advised Skydance on its takeover of Paramount Global, as chief…