Also known as: Paramount Skydance
Entertainment conglomerate that completed a $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery in October 2026, rebranding as Skydance Corporation.
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European regulators have cleared Paramount Skydance’s $110bn (£85bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – though the mega-merger still faces a legal obstacle in the US. …
EU clears $110bn Paramount and Warner Bros merger, but it remains on hold in USJoy Online
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed $110bn (£85bn) merger between media giants Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery. …
Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judgeJoy Online
… Later in the hearing, Blanche took issue with Democratic Senator Cory Booker’s rapid-fire questioning about a proposed merger between two major media corporations, Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. …
US AG Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files ‘mistakes’Joy Online
A dozen US states have joined together to block the $110bn (£85bn) merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, claiming the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history would stifle competition and raise consumer prices. …
California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega mergerJoy Online
U.S. states concerned that Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will hurt competition could sue to block the deal as soon as next week, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. …
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources sayJoy Online
Paramount Skydance’s $111bn (£828mn) acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has been approved by the US Department of Justice. …
Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice DepartmentJoy Online
… President Donald Trump – acquired Paramount in August and installed Weiss in October as editor-in-chief. …
CBS News fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes, sources sayJoy 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 NetflixThe 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 AcquisitionsNetflix 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →