Paramount-WBD merger architect Gerry Cardinale says most of the $6B in cost savings will not come from layoffs
Cardinale, a Paramount board member, is defending the deal's economics and the notion that CEO David Ellison is close to Trump as regulators review the combinat
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Ynon Kreiz signs five-year Paramount deal worth $46.5M+, including a $31.5M signing bonus
The pay package for Kreiz, set to be co-CEO of the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery, is disclosed in an SEC filing.
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NBCU's Donna Langley criticizes Paramount-WBD merger, says luring Taylor Sheridan hinged on a better film deal
The NBCUniversal Entertainment and Studios chairman said the combination is 'bad for everything' while explaining how Universal signed the Yellowstone creator.
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Eddie Murphy to star in Peacock drama 'The Chairman' from 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner
The project would be Murphy's first live-action scripted series role, with Weiner developing the show for the NBCUniversal streamer.
Variety · +9 outlets
Peacock greenlights 'Fast & Furious' TV series, targeting a 2028 premiere with Vin Diesel producing
It is the first television series based on the film franchise, which has grossed more than $7 billion at the box office.
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HBO's Casey Bloys says HBO Max and Paramount+ are more likely to be bundled than combined
Bloys, who will take a programming role at the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery, signaled the streaming services would be sold together rather than merge
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Halle Berry accused of child abuse by ex Olivier Martinez, who seeks a restraining order
Martinez alleges an incident on Sept. 26 involving their 12-year-old son; Berry has denied wrongdoing in prior custody disputes.
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Rapper Rick Ross arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges
The rapper was released after being booked on battery charges following a report by his ex-girlfriend.
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Bradley Cooper to play Duke in Paramount's new 'G.I. Joe' movie directed by Danny McBride
The reboot revives the Hasbro franchise at Paramount with an A-list lead attached.
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Tokyo court grants legal protection to a voice actor's voice in AI cloning case
The ruling is an early test of how existing law applies to AI-generated copies of performers' voices.
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Diddy moved to solitary confinement after NBC News report on his VIP prison life
Sean Combs' release date was also moved up as reporting detailed his treatment at the facility.
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Reacher spinoff 'Neagley' renewed for Season 2 at Amazon
The Prime Video spinoff's premiere week numbers were in line with Reacher's 2022 debut, per streaming rankings.
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Google wins dismissal of PMC lawsuit over AI search snippets
The court held the dispute falls outside antitrust law and should be decided by lawmakers, as publishers cite traffic declines from AI overviews.
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Paramount+ 'Landman' promotes four actors to series regulars as Season 3 begins filming
Colm Feore, Mustafa Speaks, Bobbi Salvor Menuez and Francesca Xuereb are elevated on the Billy Bob Thornton series.
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Oscars: Pakistan selects documentary 'Hanging by a Wire' for international feature race
It is the first time a documentary has represented Pakistan in the category, as countries finalize submissions ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline.
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Fox News tops September and Q3 cable news ratings as CNN and MS NOW post gains
Fox News remained No. 1 although its viewership was down versus the same periods a year earlier.
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'Lanterns' Episode 7 draws 7 million U.S. viewers in three days, season averages nearly 19 million globally
HBO's DC series is posting strong audience figures heading into its season finale.
Variety
'Verity' eyes $55M+ worldwide opening as box office braces for 'Digger' impact
The Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson thriller is forecast to lead the weekend while Tom Cruise's 'Digger' faces a bumpy road.
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