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business19 days ago•17 min saved

UK Regulator Clears Paramount-Skydance Mega-Musion While Litigations Loom

Britain’s CMA cleared Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on competition grounds, noting the merged distributor would still face rivals like Universal, Disney and Sony as well as a range of streaming and non-SVOD competitors. The deal remains under threat from lawsuits filed by 12 state attorneys general that could block or delay closing, with Paramount agreeing to pause the deal until June 1, 2027 or until those suits are resolved and the CMA’s UK ruling deadline (Aug. 7) passes. The clearance comes amid broader regulatory scrutiny in multiple territories.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antitrust #business #media-merger

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Sky-ITV Tie-Up Promises Big Shift for UK Broadcasting

Comcast’s Sky agreed to buy ITV’s broadcast networks and ITVX for about £1.6B, creating a dominant UK broadcaster capable of challenging global streamers. The deal will face tough antitrust reviews and possible concessions (like shedding some third-party ad sales); ITV will remain a public-service broadcaster with a 2034 license, while Sky and ITV retain separate news operations and share ITN stakes. ITV will receive around £1.2B cash plus up to £200m earn-out, and the merged group commits to at least £2.1B in ITV Studios spend through 2032, with total reach of more than 20M UK households.

via CNBC|

#antitrust-regulation #business #media-merger

business4 months ago•8 min saved

Judge Signals Potential Block of Nexstar-Tegna TV Merger

A federal judge in Sacramento signaled he could block Nexstar’s $6.2 billion takeover of Tegna, potentially halting a deal that would give Nexstar control of 265 stations and about 80% of U.S. households. State attorneys general and DirecTV warn the merger would lessen competition and harm local journalism and could raise prices; Nexstar argues the deal would strengthen local news economics. A preliminary injunction order is expected soon, and Tegna would continue operating independently if blocked.

via Los Angeles Times|

#antitrust #business #media-merger

entertainment5 months ago•8 min saved

Tina Fey Leads SNL UK Debut With Bold, Profane Monologue

Tina Fey opens SNL UK with a profanity-laden monologue on SkyTV, joking about the choice of a US host for the first edition and hinting at the show's edgier UK tone, while the rest of the package covers a Los Angeles Times piece on streaming's impact and Nexstar’s expanding reach, the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and a new Reggie Dinkins clip.

via AV Club|

#entertainment #media-merger #snl-uk

television5 months ago•16 min saved

John Oliver Roasts Paramount-WBD Merger With 'Business Daddy' Jabs

John Oliver mocked Paramount's $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery on Last Week Tonight, quipping about becoming the new 'business daddy' and calling the deal 'not great news' while poking at Paramount+'s ratings; the piece notes Paramount outbid Netflix for WBD and situates Oliver's satire within his history of critiquing media ownership and HBO/Max controversies.

via Deadline|

#john-oliver #media-merger #paramount

business6 months ago•3 min saved

Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna TV merger, signaling a media shakeup

President Trump endorsed Nexstar's $6.2 billion plan to acquire Tegna, a move that would create a nationwide local-news footprint reaching about 80% of U.S. households. The reversal from his November stance comes as regulators weigh possible deregulation of broadcast-ownership caps. If approved, the deal could reshape local broadcasting and programming, boosting efficiencies but raising concerns about competition and diversity of viewpoints; closing is targeted for late 2026.

via | Cord Cutters News|

#business #fcc #media-merger

sports-media6 months ago•4 min saved

ESPN Buys NFL Network, Promising Synergy and a New MNF Schedule

ESPN’s purchase of NFL Network has been approved, with plans to keep NFL Network as a separate brand while blending top talent from both networks to create new synergies; a major change will be removing Monday Night Football doubleheaders in favor of a single MNF game per week with a scheduled lineup on NFL Network. The digest also covers NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball debut, a Black History Month post omission controversy, Marshawn Lynch on Bill Maher’s podcast, Puka Nacua’s throwback social post, and a preview of this week’s SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast with Bryan Curtis and Sal Licata.

via Sports Illustrated|

#cross-network-talent #espn #media-merger

business6 months ago•3 min saved

Government clears ESPN–NFL Media merger, reshaping NFL TV rights

The government approved and closed ESPN’s purchase of NFL Media, giving ESPN control of NFL Network, the rights to the RedZone channel, and merging NFL.com fantasy with ESPN.com; NFL employees will move to ESPN in 2026, the NFL will own 10% of ESPN, ESPN will televise 28 NFL games per year, and the NFL’s plan to end Monday Night Football doubleheaders includes selling those four games, signaling a tighter league-broadcaster relationship ahead of future TV deals.

via NBC Sports|

#business #espn #media-merger

politics10 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's Favoritism and Hollywood's Sale: The Battle for Warner Bros.

The Trump administration reportedly favors a bid by Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, raising concerns about potential corruption and media consolidation, with critics warning of increased corporate control over news and entertainment.

via Common Dreams|

#ellison #media-merger #politics

media-and-politics11 months ago•15 min saved

Bari Weiss's Rising Influence in Media and the 'Weiss Price'

The article discusses the potential acquisition of Bari Weiss's media company, the Free Press, by Paramount Global, which would position Weiss as a key influencer in CBS's editorial direction, particularly on issues related to Israel and free speech, amid broader concerns about media bias and political influence in the US.

via The Guardian|

#bari-weiss #cbs #conservative-influence

business1 year ago•7 min saved

Paramount's $8 Billion Skydance Deal: What’s Next?

Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison orchestrated an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media, transforming their influence in Hollywood, with Larry controlling the equity and David overseeing operations, amid regulatory concessions and strategic financial arrangements.

via Forbes|

#business #david-ellison #larry-ellison

business1 year ago•4 min saved

Skydance Promises to End DEI Policies and Ensure Unbiased CBS News

Skydance Media has committed to appointing an ombudsman to review bias complaints at CBS and has confirmed that Paramount has eliminated its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as part of its efforts to secure FCC approval for its $8 billion merger with Paramount Global. The company emphasizes its commitment to unbiased journalism and diverse viewpoints, while also aligning with recent regulatory pressures to reduce DEI programs in media companies.

via Variety|

#business #dei #fcc

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Reliance and Disney Finalize $8.5B Indian Media Merger

Reliance and Disney have finalized an $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets, forming a joint venture that dominates 85% of India's streaming market and half of its TV viewership. Reliance will control the venture, holding 63.16% of shares, while Disney retains the rest. The merger combines platforms like JioCinema and Hotstar, and includes valuable media rights such as the Indian Premier League. The venture aims to offer diverse content at affordable prices, with Nita Ambani as chair and Uday Shankar as vice chair.

via TechCrunch|

#business #disney #india

obituary2 years ago•5 min saved

"Gerald Levin, Former AOL-Time Warner Merger Architect, Passes Away at 84"

Gerald Levin, the former CEO of Time Warner, has passed away at the age of 84. He is remembered for orchestrating the disastrous merger of Time Warner and AOL, which resulted in a historic $100 billion write-down and significant losses for shareholders and employees. Despite this, Levin was also known for his early successes at HBO and his efforts in pushing for social change, holistic healthcare, and gun control.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#aol #gerald-levin #legacy

business2 years ago•4 min saved

"Reliance and Disney Join Forces to Create $8.5 Billion Media Powerhouse in India"

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have announced the merger of their India TV and streaming media assets, creating an $8.5 billion entertainment powerhouse with Reliance holding a majority stake. The merger aims to address Disney's struggles in the Indian market, particularly in its streaming business, and will give Reliance significant bargaining power in advertising contracts. The combined entity will have 120 TV channels, two streaming platforms, and cricket rights, positioning it as a major player in India's media and entertainment sector.

via Reuters|

#business #india #media-merger