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As he spoke at a gathering on Saturday to protest Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery , stand-up comedian Adam Conover framed the ongoing media consolidation as an existential threat to an industry that made the United States a cultural power.

Expand NASDAQ: WBD Warner Bros. Discovery Today's Change (-2.81%) $-0.76 Current Price $26.24 Key Data Points Market Cap $68B Day's Range $25.91 - $27.01 52wk Range $9.11 - $30.00 Volume 49.4M Avg Vol 21.2M Gross Margin 30.84% Warner Bros.

The new Paramount Games Studio will be helmed by Tony Driscoll as president. The studio will roll together Skydance's existing gaming outfits, Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media.

The proposed transaction has faced pushback from actors, writers and others in Hollywood over its potential to eliminate jobs.

A group of U.S. states is preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros , two sources familar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta will soon decide whether to sue to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros , he told Reuters in an interview, adding that in general he views any corporate promises to address antitrust concerns as better when backed up by potential divestitures.

LAS VEGAS & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Acquisition--Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification (“TIC”) services for critical infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Paramount Consulting & Engineering, a provider of building envelope consulting, inspection, and specialized testing services in South Florida. This acquisition strengthens Certerra's presence in the South Florida market, one of the most active and technically demanding building envelope.

Paramount Skydance and the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Thursday announced a six-year deal, under which UFC's numbered event main cards in Canada will be streamed exclusively on Paramount+ starting next year.

Paramount and the UFC, which kicked off a splashy rights deal last January, have agreed to expand their partnership to Canada. The expansion covers 13 UFC “numbered events,” which have traditionally been known as pay-per-views. Under the Paramount deal, UFC action is included for all subscribers to Paramount+, with no extra charge.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY), and UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced an expansion of their media rights partnership that makes Paramount+ the exclusive home of UFC Numbered Event main cards in Canada for the next six years beginning in 2027. UFC Numbered Events (traditionally known as Pay-Per-Views) typically feature championship bouts on the main cards and showcase UFC's biggest stars. This new partnership wit.

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

With major indexes pushing fresh highs, large-cap media stocks under $30 stand out as one of the last corners of the market where contrarian value still hides in plain sight.

The Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery deal still needs approval from regulators around the world.

Paramount Skydance Corp has sought EU antitrust approval for its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery , a European Commission filing showed on Tuesday.

Yaamava' Resort and Casino Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Paramount Pictures and Iconic "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" Giveaway PR

Club Serrano members can qualify to win a rare replica of Cameron's dad's legendary red car during monthlong celebration honoring 40 years of both Yaamava' and the beloved film HIGHLAND, Calif., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate two major milestones this summer – the property's 40th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the iconic film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" – with an unforgettable promotion inspired by one of cinema's most legendary rides.

With the DOJ expected to approve the $110 billion Hollywood megamerger, political concerns over turmoil at Paramount's CBS may push Democratic AGs to act, experts say.

On paper, opposition to the deal centers on the notion that the combination will lead to fewer jobs and less competition. People close to Paramount believe the real opposition is political.

CBS News announced Nick Bilton will become the new executive producer of "60 Minutes," replacing Tanya Simon. Bilton is a former New York Times technology columnist and has made several documentaries for Netflix, where he worked with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

Paramount Skydance (PSKY, Financials) appears to be making progress with U.S. antitrust officials over its planned $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discove

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CORPORATION (NASDAQ: PSKY) ("Paramount"). Warner Bros.

U.S. antitrust regulators appear ready to approve Paramount's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery after a two-hour meeting on Tuesday at the Justice Department, Semafor reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is moving quickly to reshape its balance sheet ahead of its planned takeover by Paramount Skydance (PSKY), with the company boostin

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shares slipped on Friday after a report said Paramount Skydance (PSKY) hired a prominent lawyer to help defend its planned takeover

One day after his appearance run on "The Late Show" ended, Stephen Colbert returned to television through a Michigan public access station. The former late-night talk show host's appearance on "Only in Monroe" wasn't his first: he previously guest hosted the program in 2015.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) is now positioned for success in the streaming market. PSKY has addressed legacy criticisms by accelerating streaming adoption and overcoming ecosystem fragmentation. I see PSKY as a value opportunity at current prices, signaling a positive shift in its trajectory.

Wall Street banks led by JPMorgan have increased the size of a loan package for Warner Bros Discovery to over $10 billion as the media company seeks to refinance debt ahead of its planned merger with Paramount Skydance , according to terms seen by Reuters on Thursday.

A group of six Democratic senators on Thursday expressed serious concerns about planned foreign ownership interests in the proposed $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

The David Ellison-led company has publicly said it expects the $110 billion deal to close by the third quarter, or Sept. 30.

A Paramount spokesperson issued a statement on Tuesday morning backing Weiss.

David Ellison's Paramount Skydance hired a former Google exec as its head of consumer AI. Paramount is turning to AI to jump-start its streaming services.

Paramount's chief tech officer is leaving the company after more than seven years. The departure was planned, a person familiar with the move said.

Paramount+ is exploring adding podcasts, following a push from Netflix. A Paramount streaming executive said video podcasts could help drive engagement and discovery.

A group of U.S. and EU lawmakers said European regulators will "closely examine" Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. The lawmakers sent a joint letter to Paramount CEO David Ellison shared exclusively with CNBC.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) Presents at MoffettNathanson's Media, Internet & Communications Conference Transcript

"Absent something transformative, neither party is positioned to grow to a scale where they would catch up to the leading streamers," Delrahim said.

MANNY HALLEY PRODUCTIONS' STAR-STUDDED MOCKUMENTARY COMEDY SERIES "LOT PATROL" GREENLIT BY BET PR Newswire NEW Y

Warner Bros. Discovery co-heads of sales Ryan Gould and Robert “Bobby” Voltaggio kicked off the company's upfront Wednesday by acknowledging the looming $110 billion Paramount acquisition.

Starring DeRay Davis, Carl Anthony Payne, Skeet Carter, Tamera Kissen, Darius McCrary, TK Kirkland, Alex Thomas, Nick Nervies, Dawn Raven, Iyana Halley, and G Thang, the Half-Hour Series Goes Behind the Gates of a Major Hollywood Studio, Where the Real Show Is Always Off Camera NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manny Halley Productions' LOT PATROL has been greenlit by BET, a new original comedy series. The series offers a laugh-out-loud look at Hollywood from a perspective the industry rarely lets you see.

Two key U.S. House Democrats asked Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison on Tuesday to disclose if he or the company offered to make changes to CNN's coverage of President Donald Trump in exchange for approval of a tie-up with Warner Brothers Discovery.

This week kicks off media and tech giants' annual pitch to advertisers to buy spots for the year ahead. NBC, Fox, Disney and WBD, along with Amazon's Prime Video, Netflix and Google's YouTube will hold presentations, while Paramount just finished its round of pitches.

NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) have announced a multi-year, first-look deal. The companies will partner on theatrical films, drawing on the lives and music of WMG's legendary and contemporary roster of iconic artists and songwriters.

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Dennis Cinelli will participate in the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m.

Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD, XETRA:J5A) reported a wider-than-expected first quarter loss as a $2.8 billion termination fee tied to Netflix...

Warner Bros. Discovery posted a whopping $2.9 billion first quarter loss that will likely be a one-time accounting blip, it hopes, since it includes the $2.8 billion termination fee that Paramount paid Netflix to swap places on the merger board.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY) on Monday reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and affirmed its fiscal-year 2026 revenue guidance above estimates on Monday.

Paramount Skydance Corp (NASDAQ:PSKY) shares fell nearly 5% on Tuesday morning after the media company reported first-quarter earnings the previous evening, as investors looked past a stronger-than-expected profit result and focused instead on underwhelming forward guidance. Shares initially climbed following the release before reversing course as the market absorbed the company's outlook.

Actor Bryan Cranston explains to CNBC why he is opposed to the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison sent a memo to staffers after sharing first-quarter earnings. Ellison said the company is "making meaningful strides" in embracing technology.

Paramount Skydance tops Q1 estimates on streaming strength and studio rebound, but signals a softer Q2 as tough comps and subscriber exits temper near-term growth.

Stock futures are pointed higher this morning as oil prices take a breather and earnings impress

The media company posted revenue of nearly $7.35 billion for the quarter, marking a 2% increase from the same period last year. The performance was supported by gains in its direct-to-consumer streaming division, which includes Paramount+, BET+, and Pluto.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

During Bob Bakish's years as CEO of Paramount, the company licensed marquee properties like Yellowstone and South Park to third-party buyers in multi-year, eyebrow-raising deals.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Paramount Skydance (PSKY) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Paramount Skydance impressed investors in its first-quarter earnings report. The company's earnings came in above expectations.

Paramount met most of Wall Street's expectations in the first quarter, though gains at flagship streamer Paramount+ fell slightly short. The company reported total revenue of $7.347 billion in the January-to-March period, slightly ahead of the consensus outlook by analysts for $7.28 billion. Earnings per share matched the estimate of 15 cents.

The entertainment company continues to see growth in its streaming service and studio business as it prepares to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Paramount Skydance beat analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings, with its first-quarter revenue lifted by growth in its streaming business, in particular Paramount+. Paramount Skydance reaffirmed its full-year outlook of $30 billion in revenue and $3.8 billion in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) today announced financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. The company will conduct a conference call with a live audio webcast available on Paramount's Investors homepage at ir.paramount.com beginning at 1:45 p.m.
