David Zaslav Collects $606 Million Payout as Warner Bros. Discovery Sale to Paramount Closes
Zaslav's windfall from the Paramount-WBD merger includes $381.7 million in stock options per an SEC filing.
Variety · +4 outlets
Skydance's David Ellison Says Combined Company Is Positioned to Win in Every Vertical
Ellison's comments to CNBC follow the completion of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
CNBC · +13 outlets
Crazy Rich Asians Series Greenlit at HBO With Original Film Cast Returning
Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng return for the first series order since the Paramount-WBD merger.
Thewrap · +13 outlets
Marvel Sets Live-Action Zodiac Series for 2028, Adds Zombies Specials
The announcements came during Marvel Television's New York Comic Con panel, alongside a Defenders reunion.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
Skydance Shares Slide After Completing Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition
The newly merged media giant carries roughly $80 billion in debt following the deal's close.
24/7 Wall St. · +12 outlets
Joe Rogan Renews Multiyear Spotify Partnership
The renewal keeps one of podcasting's largest shows on Spotify as the platform invests in exclusive audio talent.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Disney and TikTok Strike Deal Letting Creators Use Disney Characters in Videos
The agreement gives TikTok creators licensed access to Disney intellectual property for their content.
wmor · +10 outlets
Trump Approval Falls to 30% in New Pew Research Center Poll
More than two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump's presidency, according to the survey.
Mediaite · +14 outlets
Marvel's VisionQuest Surprise Premieres at NYCC, Earns Strong First Reactions
Marvel debuted the first episode of the Disney+ series, set to premiere Oct. 14, to close out its New York Comic Con panel.
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Ben Affleck's Netflix Kidnap Thriller Animals Draws Mixed Reviews
Affleck directs and stars opposite Kerry Washington in the Netflix original, his sixth outing behind the camera.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Jay Askinasi to Lead Skydance Ad Sales as WBD Ad Leaders Exit After Merger
Askinasi previously led ad sales for Paramount Skydance as chief revenue officer ahead of the WBD merger.
Adweek · +6 outlets
CBS NCIS Franchise Premiere Night Draws 39% Audience Boost
The Tuesday lineup averaged 5.49 million viewers, giving CBS the top finish in the primetime window.
Deadline · +1 outlets
X-Men '97 Renewed for Season 3, Teaser Debuts at New York Comic Con
Marvel's head of television and animation revealed the first look at the animated Disney+ series' new episodes.
Variety · +12 outlets
USA Today Co. Execs Defend Controversial Palantir Deal
Three executives from the largest US newspaper chain explained the partnership in a joint interview.
Niemanlab · +9 outlets
AI Podcasting Startup Rebel Audio Raises Series A at $50 Million Valuation
The round was backed by creator media company HardScope.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Disney to Stream Super Bowl LXI and New Year's Eve Show on Disney+ for First Time
ESPN's Super Bowl 61 broadcast will also stream on Disney+ as the company shifts its playbook.
TheDesk.net · +14 outlets
Greg Lombardo Exits as Netflix Head of Live Experiences After Seven Years
Lombardo led the streamer's expansion into arena and live event programming.
Deadline
Top 50 English-Language News Sites: Half See Declines of 20% or More in September
Press Gazette's monthly Similarweb analysis shows steep traffic drops across major news websites.
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