After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.
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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal
The New York Times – Business:Cindy Holland’s departure clears the way for Casey Bloys, the HBO chairman, to have a leading role in the combined company’s streaming services.
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Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Want You to Watch Everything From One App: Theirs
The New York Times – Business:YouTube is racing to catch up to Amazon, which already offers users the chance to subscribe to services like HBO Max from within its app. Netflix is increasingly open to the idea, too.
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Hollywood’s Woke Era Is Over. Now It’s Turning the Culture War Into Camp.
Hollywood used to be vexed by political debates. These days it turns both sides into frothy, cartoonish entertainment.
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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.