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Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird Leads $8B Skydance-Paramount Merger with $1.8B Investment
In the high-stakes world of media mergers, Gerry Cardinale has emerged as a pivotal figure steering Paramount Global toward what he describes as a transformative era. As the founde...
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New Paramount’s Challenge: Retain Stars Like Reynolds Amid Cost Cuts
In the wake of Skydance Media's $8 billion merger with Paramount Global, finalized on August 7, 2025, the newly formed entity, dubbed New Paramount, faces the critical task of n...
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James Cameron Defends Avatar Franchise as Environmental Legacy
James Cameron's Singular Vision In a recent interview, filmmaker James Cameron has robustly defended his decision to dedicate the latter part of his career exclus...
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David Ellison Takes Paramount CEO Role in $8B Skydance Merger
In the high-stakes world of media conglomerates, David Ellison's ascent to the helm of Paramount Global marks a pivotal shift, blending Silicon Valley innovation with Hollywood leg...
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Gina Carano Settles Disney Lawsuit Over Mandalorian Firing, Backed by Musk
In a move that underscores the ongoing tensions between free speech, corporate image management, and celebrity contracts in Hollywood, actress Gina Carano has reached a settlement...
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Fox Launches Fox One Streaming Service at $19.99/Month on August 21
Fox Corporation is gearing up to launch its ambitious new streaming service, Fox One, on August 21, marking a significant pivot in the media giant's strategy to capture a larger sh...
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Google TV Monetization Struggles Cost Alphabet Millions in 2025
Google's ambitious push into the connected TV space with Google TV has hit significant turbulence in 2025, as the platform grapples with monetization woes that are draining resourc...
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Digital Foundry Goes Independent: Founder Repurchases from Eurogamer
In a move that underscores the shifting dynamics of gaming media, Digital Foundry, long revered for its meticulous technical analyses of video game hardware and performance, has of...
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Warner Bros. Discovery Cracks Down on Max Password Sharing in 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery is gearing up for a significant shift in how it manages user access to its HBO Max streaming service, with plans to aggressively curb password sharing amo...
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Disney Integrates Hulu into Disney+ by 2026, Eyes $3B Savings
In a bold move signaling the consolidation of its streaming empire, Walt Disney Co. has announced the full integration of Hulu into Disney+ by early 2026, effectively retiring the...
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Skydance Completes $8B Merger with Paramount, Ellison Named CEO
In a landmark deal that reshapes Hollywood's power dynamics, Skydance Media has officially completed its $8 billion merger with Paramount Global, creating a new entertainment behem...
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David Ellison Named CEO of Paramount Skydance in $8.4B Merger
In a landmark shift for Hollywood's storied institutions, David Ellison, the 42-year-old scion of tech billionaire Larry Ellison, has officially taken the reins as chairman and chi...
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Warner Bros. Discovery Cracks Down on Max Password Sharing in September
Warner Bros. Discovery is intensifying its efforts to curb password sharing on its Max streaming service, formerly known as HBO Max, with a more aggressive approach set to roll out...
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Trump Blames Stern’s SiriusXM Woes on Clinton Endorsement
President Donald Trump has once again inserted himself into the media fray, this time targeting radio icon Howard Stern with a pointed theory about the shock jock's rumored downfal...
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Spotify Q2 2025: 30% Subscriber Growth, 20% Revenue Surge
Spotify's Surge in Subscriber Growth In the competitive world of music streaming, Spotify Technology S.A. has emerged as a standout performer in the second quarte...
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