Hollywood used to be vexed by political debates. These days it turns both sides into frothy, cartoonish entertainment.
Category: Paramount Plus
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The Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery
Nicole Sperling, a Times reporter who covers Hollywood and the streaming revolution, breaks down the competing bids from Netflix and Paramount to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Three Offers in One Month: Paramount’s Secret Pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery
A letter from Paramount’s chief executive, David Ellison, to Warner Bros.’ board of directors reveals weeks of talks between the two companies.
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‘Ozzy: No Escape From Now’ Review: A Metal Legend’s Last Stand
It’s painful to watch Ozzy Osbourne struggle in this documentary, but his efforts to make one final onstage appearance are awe-inspiring.
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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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How to Watch the Golden Globes 2025: Date, Time, Streaming
This year’s ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, could bring some clarity to a muddled best picture race.
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‘We Will Dance Again’ Review: Remembering Oct. 7
In this documentary by Yariv Mozer, Israelis who attended the Nova music festival near the Gaza border describe how they survived the attack last year.
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Why the Paramount Deal Talks Failed
After months of negotiations, Shari Redstone walked away from a tie-up with SkyDance. Here’s how a plan to reshape the media conglomerate broke apart.
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Sony and Apollo’s Plan for Paramount: Break It Up
CBS and other well-known properties would be sold if Sony and Apollo are able to buy Paramount. But the new owners would keep the movie studio.
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Paramount Faces a Mountain of Questions
Bob Bakish, the media giant’s chief executive, is out, removing an obstacle to a deal with David Ellison’s Skydance. But the company’s future is no clearer as a key deadline approaches.
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Bob Bakish, Paramount CEO, Steps Down as Company Weighs Merger
Mr. Bakish was once a staunch ally of Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder. His departure comes as the company considers a major merger.