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PARAMOUNT

Also known as: Paramount Skydance

Entertainment conglomerate that completed a $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery in October 2026, rebranding as Skydance Corporation.

2026-05-062026-11-04

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The streaming industry is going through a period of consolidation following Paramount’s $110bn (£83.6bn) merger with Warner Bros., the owner of HBO, while free platforms such as YouTube and TikTok continue to attract viewers. …

    Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
  3. The Chronicle

    Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger that is set to reshape Hollywood and the media landscape. …

    Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
  4. Joy Online

    Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110bn merger that is set to reshape Hollywood and the media landscape. …

    Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
  5. Joy Online

    Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger that is set to reshape Hollywood and the media landscape. …

    Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
  6. Joy Online

    Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger that is set to reshape Hollywood and the media landscape. …

    Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta cancelled a meeting with Paramount Skydance representatives scheduled for Monday to begin settlement talks over the state’s lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. …

    California cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros deal
  9. Joy Online

    … The letters include requests for information from media company Paramount Skydance over its dealings with the Trump administration and the proposed Warner Bros. …

    Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, sources say
  10. Daily Guide

    … The growth was largely driven by a new seven-year, $7.7 billion (£5.7 billion) media rights agreement with Paramount, which became UFC’s exclusive US broadcast partner from 2026. …

    UFC Reports $30m Loss On White House Event Despite Revenue Growth
  11. Joy Online

    Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has broken his silence, defending his company’s $110bn (£86bn) takeover of Warner Bros. …

    Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
  12. Joy Online

    … ships inventory.” He added: “Given the event’s profile, which as anticipated, resulted in an approximate $30m loss, our margins at UFC as well as on a consolidated basis were meaningfully impacted.” Last year, TKO Group signed a $7.7bn (£5.7bn), seven-year contract with Paramount …

    UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House
Business

Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs globally amid streaming competition

The News

Netflix will eliminate 1,000 jobs globally—about 6% of its workforce and the steepest cuts since 2022—mainly in human resources, legal, product and technology teams, as the streaming giant faces intensifying competition from rivals and slower growth.

14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs globally amid streaming competition

    Netflix will eliminate 1,000 jobs globally—about 6% of its workforce and the steepest cuts since 2022—mainly in human resources, legal, product and technology teams, as the streaming giant faces intensifying competition from rivals and slower growth.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros Discovery merger

    Paramount Skydance has completed a $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and creating a new entertainment conglomerate that will operate under the Skydance Corporation brand. The merger brings together HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, Food Network, and iconic franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Mission: Impossible.

    7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros merger

    Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion merger that brings together major studios and entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, and Food Network, along with iconic franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged entertainment company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under the leadership of David Ellison.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn merger

    Paramount Skydance has completed its $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and combining entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, DC Studios and iconic franchises such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under founder David Ellison's leadership.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros

    Paramount Skydance has officially completed its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger, combining two major studios and bringing together franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under chairman and chief executive David Ellison.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. California AG cancels Paramount settlement talks over leak dispute

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta cancelled a scheduled Monday meeting with Paramount Skydance representatives for settlement talks over his lawsuit to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing Paramount's alleged leak and misrepresentation of discussions. Paramount denies being the source of leaks and says it remains ready for good faith discussions.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

  1. U.S. Democrats plan Trump investigations if they gain House control

    U.S. House Democrats are developing an investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Trump, using hearings, subpoenas, and document requests rather than pursuing immediate impeachment. Democrats say this approach, informed by lessons from Trump's first term, aims to build evidence of whether Trump used his power to benefit himself, allies, or donors.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. UFC reports $30m loss on White House Freedom event

    UFC's parent company TKO Group Holdings revealed that staging the Freedom 250 event at the White House in June resulted in a loss of approximately $30 million, despite the invite-only event attracting a global audience of around 34 million viewers and being attended by about 4,300 guests including President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance. The company attributed the loss to high production costs initially estimated to exceed $60 million, though it offset part of the expense through sponsorships, media exposure and commercial partnerships.

    5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Paramount CEO defends $110bn Warner Bros takeover merger

    Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has defended the company's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting antitrust concerns by arguing the combined entity would account for less than 20% of US television watch time and would compete against tech giants with greater resources.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. UFC loses $30m on White House Freedom 250 event

    UFC owners lost $30m staging the invite-only Freedom 250 event at the White House in June, attended by President Trump and Vice President Vance. Despite the expected losses, the organisation saw increased revenue for the second quarter of 2026, recouping some costs through sponsorships, media exposure, and partnerships.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. EU approves Paramount-Warner Bros $110bn merger with conditions

    The European Commission cleared Paramount Skydance's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery after Paramount agreed to end its film distribution partnership with Universal Pictures in Europe within 13 months and refrain from similar ventures for 10 years. The merger remains blocked in the US, where a coalition of 12 states filed a lawsuit arguing it would harm movie theatres and cable distributors; a US judge temporarily paused the deal to allow those claims to be considered.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. US judge temporarily blocks $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    A US federal judge has issued a 14-day injunction halting the proposed $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, following a lawsuit by 12 US states concerned the deal would reduce competition and raise consumer prices. The judge found the states raised "serious questions" about the merger's impact on movie distribution.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. US Acting AG Blanche apologizes to Congress over Epstein files release

    Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Capitol Hill during his confirmation hearing, where he apologized for "mistakes" in the Epstein files release and fielded questions about his personal relationship with President Donald Trump and his independence from the administration.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. California leads 12 states to block Warner Bros-Paramount merger

    Twelve US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block the $110bn merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, arguing it would stifle competition and harm consumers by creating excessive media consolidation in Hollywood.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. US states may sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    U.S. states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, are considering a lawsuit to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing competition concerns. The deal would combine two of Hollywood's four major studios, and has faced opposition from actors, writers, and theatre owners who fear job losses and reduced competition.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Paramount's $111bn Warner Bros acquisition approved by US Justice Department

    The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying the merger is unlikely to harm competition and would likely increase competition across media and entertainment. However, the deal is not yet finalized, as states including California are reviewing the sale and could file suit to block it.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. CBS News terminates Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes

    CBS News has terminated the contract of "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, according to sources at the network, part of more than half a dozen departures from the show in recent weeks. The termination followed reports that Pelley had criticized editor-in-chief Bari Weiss over changes to the program.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Netflix confirms Emily in Paris will end after sixth season

    Netflix announced that the romance comedy-drama Emily in Paris, starring Lily Collins, will conclude after its sixth season. The final season will pick up from season five's cliffhanger and filming has started in Greece, with additional scenes to be shot in Paris and Monaco.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Police helicopters acquired in 2023 grounded due to age concerns

    Police personnel are reluctant to fly three H125 helicopters acquired in 2023 from a South African firm because they were over fifty years old at the time of purchase and have a maximum capacity of only four persons. The helicopters, which made a public appearance during Ghana's 2023 Independence Day celebration in Ho, have remained in a hangar at the National Police Training School in Accra.

    6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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