Dec 08 Trump says 'there's no question' Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. could be problematic By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The $72 billion deal would bring together two of the biggest players in television and film and potentially reshape the entertainment industry. Continue reading
Dec 08 Paramount offers Warner Bros. shareholders $74.4 billion for the company, challenging Netflix's deal By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Paramount said that it is going straight to Warner Bros. shareholders with a bid worth about $74.4 billion, or $30 per share in cash. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 6:57 What Paramount's shake-up of CBS News leadership means for the media landscape By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant Paramount announced it is acquiring The Free Press, the independent news and commentary website founded in 2021 by Bari Weiss. As part of the deal, Weiss will also take a new role at CBS News as editor-in-chief. Weiss describes herself… Continue watching
Oct 06 CBS buys commentary website The Free Press, installs founder Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief By David Bauder, Associated Press Some at CBS News have expressed worry that the move will be seen as friendly to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 9:40 FCC chairman says network oversight offers a needed 'course correction' By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas We continue our look at the FCC’s decision to allow Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to merge with the Hollywood studio Skydance. The scrutinized media deal was approved in a 2-1 vote after Paramount agreed to a settlement with… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 8:17 Trump's 'censorship and control' campaign threatens press freedom, FCC commissioner says By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance is fueling a fierce First Amendment fight and raising questions about the influence of the Trump administration. The FCC approved the deal by a 2-1 vote along party lines and came shortly… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 7:34 The politics behind the $8B Paramount-Skydance merger By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris The FCC approved Skydance Media's $8 billion bid to acquire Paramount, the parent company of CBS. The green light from the FCC comes after Paramount agreed to a $16 million settlement with President Trump over his lawsuit accusing “60 Minutes”… Continue watching
Jul 24 FCC approves Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after months of turmoil revolving around President Donald Trump’s legal battle with “60 Minutes,” the crown jewel of Paramount-owned broadcast network CBS. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 8:18 CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 6:05 What Paramount's multi-million dollar settlement with Trump means for press freedom By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes Paramount agreed to pay Donald Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris. Trump alleged the interview was edited to improve how Harris sounded, a claim CBS denied. Paramount said the funds will… Continue watching