Hollywood · Oct 5, 2026
Paramount Skydance has tapped Mattel chairman and chief executive Ynon Kreiz to be co chief executive of the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. businesses, a high profile operational hire that arrives as a federal judge cleared a settlement that all but paves the way for the blockbuster takeover to close in early October. The move signals a shift toward integrating two of Hollywood’s biggest studios while promising increased U.S. film investment and production output.
Hollywood · Oct 3, 2026
With a federal order clearing the way for the merger, Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison announced the combined company will adopt the Skydance name, a move that comes as Warner Bros. film coheads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy are reported to be leaving the studio before the October 6 closing.
Hollywood · Oct 2, 2026
As Paramount Skydance moves to complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Ellison has sought to keep CNN chief Mark Thompson in place, while CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss is not expected to play a role at CNN. The move aims to calm staff and preserve newsroom autonomy amid a sweeping Hollywood media consolidation.
Hollywood · Oct 1, 2026
A federal judge approved a settlement with 12 state attorneys general that removes the last major legal obstacle to Paramount Skydance's approximately $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, setting the stage for the deal to close in early October and triggering broad implications for film production, newsroom oversight and industry consolidation across the United States.
Hollywood · Sep 30, 2026
Paramount Skydance’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery reaches the contractually set September 30 milestone, shifting economic pressure onto the deal as state antitrust litigation continues and a daily ticking fee structure stands ready to begin if closing slips.
Sports · Sep 29, 2026
Australia head into Tuesday night’s friendly with Brazil at Suncorp Stadium buoyed by a 1-1 draw in Townsville, a young squad gaining experience and full availability from the 25-player group, with several uncapped players still in reserve.
Hollywood · Sep 28, 2026
A coalition of filmmakers, press freedom groups and industry advocates filed formal papers on Monday to oppose the settlement that would allow Paramount Skydance to proceed with its acquisition of Warner Bros., arguing the deal will concentrate media power and entrench editorial risks for major U.S. news outlets.
