PARAMOUNT

Also known as: Paramount Skydance

Media and entertainment conglomerate pursuing a $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, facing regulatory challenges in the US.

2026-05-062026-08-06

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May 2026
21 MayJoy Online
… Writer and executive producer Star said making the show “with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime”. “As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount, and, most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with …
Emily in Paris to end after sixth season, says Netflix
6 MayThe Chronicle
… One of the police choppers Our checks revealed that the Choppers were supplied by South African firm, PARAMOUNT, and were over fifty (50) years at the time of purchase.They were procured for millions of dollars few months to that year’s independence anniversary. …
Police Choppers Now ‘Flying Coffins’ … COP Bright Oduro (Rtd) Calls For Probe Into Acquisitions

Sport

UFC reports $30m loss on White House Freedom event

The News

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.

20 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

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.
20 hours ago · Daily Guide →
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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →