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Justice Department approved Paramount's $111B acquisition of Warner Bros., cementing Ellison family control.
ParamountDoJ approves Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. deal, cementing Ellison family control of American media
The deal has sparked fear over the future of the film, television and news industries.
Justice Department Approves Paramount's $111 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros.
The Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery without requiring divestitures or other concessions. The deal still faces scrutiny from state attorneys general. Politico reports: The decision, expected to be announced Friday, paves the way for Paramount to combine with the entertainment and media company behind a vast film and television studio, CNN, and the HBO Max streaming service, which would be combined with Paramount+ to create a
Paramount Purchase of Warner Bros. Cleared by Justice Department
The US Justice Department has closed its antitrust probe into the $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., according to people familiar with the decision.
Paramount’s Middle East Billions in Warner Bid Get EU Probe
Paramount Skydance Corp.’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is being reviewed under the European Union’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation, with regulators probing involvement of Middle Eastern funds helping to bankroll the takeover.
Netflix trying to "poison regulators" about WBD merger, Paramount lawyer claims
Netflix's response: "Absurd."
The UK is investigating Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is under scrutiny from the UK government.
US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover
California's attorney general Rob Bonta launched a probe into the deal shortly after it was announced.
You can watch the Among Us animated series right now
You can watch all ten episodes of the Among Us cartoon on Paramount+.
The ‘60 Minutes’ Purge
Paramount’s “Press Express” page promoting 60 Minutes still lists all eight correspondent from the 2025–2026 season, the program’s 58th. (Perhaps they fired the person responsible for keeping the cast page up to date.) In the order they appear on Paramount’s listing: Lesley Stahl Scott Pelley — fired today Bill Whitaker Anderson Cooper — left on his own after 20 years Sharyn Alfonsi — fired last week L. Jon Wertheim Cecilia Vega — fired last week Norah O’Donnell A big part of the brand for 60 Mi
Last.fm Goes Independent After Breaking Up With Paramount Skydance
Last.fm announced that it is independent again after separating from Paramount Skydance, nearly two decades after CBS acquired the music-tracking service in 2007. The company says accounts, scrobbles, privacy settings, Pro subscriptions, and billing information will remain intact. Additional details are forthcoming. Engadget reports: "Today, Last.fm begins a new chapter as an independent company," the announcement reads. "Ownership has changed, but the product you use every day has not." It also
Last.fm goes independent after breaking up with Paramount Skydance
Last.fm is now an independent company, nearly two decades after it was acquired by CBS.
Dutton Ranch review: Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler's return to Paramount+ is nothing like Taylor Sheridan-led Yellowstone — think The Madison meets Landman instead
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser weren't joking when they said that Dutton Ranch is nothing like Yellowstone — but for Beth and Rip to move forward, the spinoff series can't afford to be.
Broadcasters Urge EU to Use the DMA to Go After Smart TV Platforms, None of Which Are From European Companies
Foo Yun Chee, reporting for Reuters back on March 23: Google, Amazon, Apple and Samsung’s smart TVs and virtual assistants should fall under the EU’s toughest tech rules because of their growing market power, the world’s largest broadcasters told EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera on Monday. The call by the Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe (ACT) whose members include Canal+, RTL, Mediaset, ITV, Paramount+, NBCUniversal, Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery,
'Seeing Kayce and Beth together again would be something': Dutton Ranch star teases potential future crossover with Marshals: A Yellowstone Story as Taylor Sheridan spinoff release dates clash
As Dutton Ranch debuts on Paramount+ on May 15, Marshals enters its final few weeks. According to one Yellowstone star, a Beth and Kayce Dutton crossover isn't out of the question.
What is the release date for Dutton Ranch episodes 1 and 2 on Paramount+?
Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler's Yellowstone spinoff series is finally happening, people. But when do Dutton Ranch episodes 1 and 2 land on Paramount+?
Dexter: Resurrection season 2 — new cast announcements and everything we know so far about the hit Paramount+ show's return
Dexter: Resurrection season 2 is officially in production. Here's everything we know so far from release date, trailer, predicted cast, plot rumors and more.
'Taylor Sheridan's got his hands all over this show': Dutton Ranch stars on 'ups and downs' of filming Yellowstone spinoff as showrunner Chad Feehan exits show weeks before Paramount+ release date
Dutton Ranch hasn't even aired yet, but showrunner Chad Feehan has exited from the show. Thankfully, its lead stars have confirmed that Taylor Sheridan has still been heavily involved.
The Paranormal Activity game project is dead
The solo developer couldn't get an extension from rights-holder Paramount.
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 11 on CBS and Paramount+?
Last week, we jumped two weeks forward after the Cleggs brutally kidnapped Andrea. There's still lots left unsaid, so when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 11 hit CBS and Paramount+?
'It'll hopefully be out soon': Landman season 3 release date prediction gets promising update from returning director — here's our best guess for when to stream new episodes on Paramount+
While we still don't know for certain when Landman season 3 will be released on Paramount+, we do have an new update from its director that confirms a working release date theory.
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 10 on CBS and Paramount+?
Last week, Kayce risked everything to save one of his own. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 10 hit CBS and Paramount+?
FCC Funding Application Notes Paramount Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned Post-Merger
Article URL: https://deadline.com/2026/04/paramount-fcc-request-wbd-merger-middle-east-1236873732/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47936210 Points: 43 # Comments: 10
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns for its penultimate season on July 23
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns for its fourth season via Paramount Plus on July 23. The ten episodes air weekly until September 24. This is actually the second-to-last batch of episodes, as the show was recently renewed for a fifth and final season . The streamer has dropped a trailer for season four and it looks promising. The tone looks slightly darker when compared to season three, which was maligned for being a bit too silly and uneven . The trailer is narrated by Anson Mount's Captai
Warner Bros. Approved the Paramount Deal. Here’s What Comes Next.
The company’s streaming service has lost more than $11 billion and can’t keep customers form canceling
The person who allegedly leaked Paramount’s new Avatar movie has been arrested
Following Paramount Skydance's move to launch an investigation into how its upcoming Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender animated feature leaked onto the internet, a suspect has been taken into custody by police. The Straits Times reports Singaporean police have arrested a 26-year-old man who is alleged to have uploaded the new Avatar movie (previously titled […]
Singapore police arrest alleged The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender leaker
People aren't thrilled with Paramount these days. After all, corporate consolidation and the transformation of CBS News into state media tend to do that. But here's someone who may not have chosen the… wisest form of protest. The Straits Times reports (via Gizmodo ) that Singapore police have arrested a 26-year-old man for leaking Paramount's The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender . The film, part of the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise , was initially scheduled for a theatrical release. But
Yellowstone star's new Western movie will combine hit Taylor Sheridan Paramount shows and Netflix rival series Ransom Canyon in the best possible way
What would Yellowstone, spinoff 1923, and Netflix rival Ransom Canyon look like in a modern Western movie? The Rescue, starring Brandon Sklenar.
Prestigious photo contest answers ‘what is a photo?’
We love to muse over how "real" photography is defined here at The Verge now that generative AI is so prolific, and the World Press Photo competition might have the answer. The prestigious award celebrates the best of photojournalism, where capturing reality is paramount. The winning entry for 2026 - "Separated by ICE," captured by […]
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount Skydance's takeover bid, moving the massive Hollywood merger a step closer to completion. It's not a done deal quite yet, though, as it still faces regulatory scrutiny and fierce opposition from critics who warn it will further concentrate media power. The Associated Press reports: Per a preliminary vote count Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery said the overwhelming majority of its stakeholders voted in support of selling the entire busin
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 9 on CBS and Paramount+?
Last week finally saw the arrival of some truly high-stakes drama. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 9 hit CBS and Paramount+?
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 8 on CBS and Paramount+?
Judge Ayers has come out of nowhere to deliver heaps of drama. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 8 hit CBS and Paramount+?
‘Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender’ Leaked Online. Some Fans Say Paramount Deserves the Fallout
After the full movie leaked, animators mourned the chance to release their work as intended. Others feel the leak is justified in light of Paramount’s marketing blunders and association with Trump.
The Madison season 3 gets renewed by Paramount+ just weeks after the Taylor Sheridan show's debut — and I think it means good news for season 2's release window
The Madison season 3 renewal is hardly a surprise after astonishing Paramount+ viewing figures — and it could mean good news for season 2.
Hollywood Stars Sign Open Letter Protesting Paramount-Warner Bros Merger
More than 1,000 Hollywood figures, including major actors, writers, and directors, signed an open letter opposing Paramount Skydance's proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would hurt an industry "already under severe strain." The deal is still under regulatory scrutiny in both the U.S. and U.K., while Paramount says the merger would strengthen competition and expand opportunities for creators. NBC News reports: "This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrate
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 7 on CBS and Paramount+?
Motorcycle gangs are causing havoc, and the girls are still missing. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 7 hit CBS and Paramount+?
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 6 on CBS and Paramount+?
Kayce is still learning more about ex-wife Monica after her death. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 6 hit CBS and Paramount+?
5 Taylor Sheridan shows are dominating the Paramount+ top 10 this week — but you only need to stream his 'ultimate masterpiece'
Paramount+ is spoilt for choice when it comes to streaming Taylor Sheridan shows — but make sure you binge the one I can't tear my eyes from.
Paramount Plus is easily one of the premier streaming services right now — and you've only got one more day to take advantage of this excellent deal
From Yellowjackets to Yellowstone, and from South Park to Star Trek, Paramount Plus is one of the best streaming services going — and you've only got hours left to jump on this deal
Celebrate the weekend in the perfect way by picking up an 80% discount on your first two months of Paramount Plus Premium
What better way to welcome in the weekend than a Paramount Plus deal that knocks off up to 80% of your first two months.
English learning app used by Sony and Paramount put millions of users at risk
Five million Japanese have had their recordings leak to the internet through a misconfigured Google Cloud database.
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 5 on CBS and Paramount+?
Who left the gun shell on Kayce's porch? And when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 5 hit CBS and Paramount+?
Streaming keeps getting more expensive: all the latest price hikes
Death. Taxes. All your streaming services getting a little more expensive all the time. These are the new certainties in life, it seems. Netflix has raised the cost of its subscription repeatedly in recent years. Disney Plus, Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Peacock — practically any service you can name — charges more per […]
Dutton Ranch gets a surprisingly early release date — and I’m convinced Paramount+ is planning a Marshals: A Yellowstone Story crossover
Paramount has confirmed the release date for Dutton Ranch — and not only is it much earlier than expected, but it could suggest a huge Taylor Sheridan show crossover.
William Shatner Celebrates 95th Birthday, Smokes Cigar, Revisits 'Rocket Man' and Tests X Money
It was 60 years ago when William Shatner — born in 1931 — portrayed Captain Kirk in the TV series Star Trek. Shatner turns 95 today — and celebrated by posting a picture of himself smoking a cigar. "At 95, I'm still smokin'!" Shatner joked, adding that in life he'd learned two things. "Never waste a good cigar. Never trust anyone who says you should 'act your age.'" For more celebrations, Paramount's free/ad-supported streaming platform Pluto TV announced a "Trek TV takeover birthday celebra
The Madison season 2: everything we know so far about the Taylor Sheridan spinoff's return
Thankfully, The Madison season 2 was renewed before season 1 was even released on Paramount+. Here's the latest on the Taylor Sheridan spinoff's return.
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 4 on CBS and Paramount+?
As Kayce Dutton slowly finds his footing in the US Marshals, when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 4 hit CBS and Paramount+?
Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros. gamble
Today on Decoder, let’s talk about the big Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. This deal could reshape all of media and entertainment if and when it closes. That’s still an if, which we’ll come back to — right now Paramount head David Ellison is very much acting like he’s over the finish line after outbidding Netflix, […]
What is the release date for The Madison episodes 4-6 on Paramount+?
Taylor Sheridan's latest show has whistled past us already, but when is The Madison episodes 4-6 on Paramount+?
Property Brothers React to Paramount Buying Warner Bros.
Drew and Jonathan Scott, the twin brothers and stars of HGTV’s "Property Brothers," comment on Paramount Skydance reaching a deal in to acquire Warner Bros. Discover. (Source: Bloomberg)
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