A letter from Paramount’s chief executive, David Ellison, to Warner Bros.’ board of directors reveals weeks of talks between the two companies.
Category: CBS Corporation
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Why Companies Like Disney and Paramount Are Caving to Trump
When broadcasters like CBS and ABC surrendered to the president, it looked as if they lacked backbone. The explanation runs much deeper.
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Disney Pulled Jimmy Kimmel as Pressure Built on Multiple Fronts
The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration.
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What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Says About the Trump Administration’s Crackdown Against Mainstream Media
ABC’s decision to “indefinitely” suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show illuminates the administration’s efficacy so far.
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Polly Holliday, a Sassy Waitress on the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88
“Kiss my grits,” her character, Flo, was known to say. But that high-profile role was just one facet of a long, busy stage and screen career.
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CBS Taps Conservative Policy Veteran for New Ombudsman Role
Kenneth R. Weinstein, who will review complaints about CBS News, was head of the right-leaning Hudson Institute, a think tank, and has no experience overseeing news coverage.
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CBS Abruptly Changes Rules for Editing ‘Face the Nation’ Interviews
The change came less than a week after an interview aired with Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary. The administration accused the network of deceptively editing her appearance.
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Paramount Strikes Seven-Year Deal to Stream UFC Fights
The seven-year $7.7 billion deal is an early win for the company’s new chairman, David Ellison, who took over last week. CBS will also show some marquee fights.
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F.C.C. Approves Skydance’s Merger With Paramount
The agency’s blessing was one of the last hurdles for the deal, which was being subjected to close scrutiny by the Trump administration.
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CBS News Names Tanya Simon Executive Producer for ’60 Minutes’
Tanya Simon, who has worked on the show for over two decades, will take over at a time of significant change for the network.
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‘South Park’ and Other Paramount Shows Skewer Trump After Settlement
“South Park,” Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have all been critical of their own company and President Trump this week.