FCC approves Paramount, Skydance merger
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After an intense, scandal-plagued acquisition, here's what David Ellison gets in Skydance's acquisition of Paramount Global.
The late-night legend took aim at his former network home and David Ellison's media company, speculating that Colbert's show was canceled for political reasons.
David Ellison, an actor-turned-producer and son of centibillionaire Larry Ellison, will helm Paramount after its merger with his Skydance media company is complete.
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David Letterman calls out CBS' 'pure cowardice' for canceling 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'
Former late-night host David Letterman slammed Paramount and CBS on Friday for their treatment of Stephen Colbert, suggesting the cancellation may be linked to avoiding trouble with Trump.
Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Ron Wyden also question whether Skydance was involved in discussions to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show legend David Letterman has slammed CBS’s “gutless” axing of his successor, Stephen Colbert, and the entire franchise.
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Paramount Shares Advance On Skydance Merger But Wall Street Cautious - Now "The Real Work Begins"
Shares of Paramount are set to open higher Friday after long-awaited FCC approval for its merger erased a big question mark hovering over the company's future, but amid ongoing uncertainty about its strategic plans under Skydance Media.
McCarthy became co-CEO of Paramount, alongside George Cheeks and Brian Robbins, in April 2024. The trio took on the role after the ouster of Bob Bakish as the company was in its first round of negotiations with Skydance. McCarthy is also president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment and oversees the company’s streaming platforms Paramount+ and Pluto TV.