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Skydance Media.
American production company based in Santa Monica, California
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Skydance Media made a $110 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal's viability tied to Oracle stock performance.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Satirical work involving creator Matt Stone references tech giants while being linked to his base in Colorado.Some support1 report
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A settlement was reached regarding Skydance Media's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.Well supported5 reports
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Paramount is seeking to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, a major corporate merger that will increase concentration in the media industry.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Benchmark reaffirmed its outperform rating on the shares of Skydance Media.Some support1 report
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Warner Bros. Discovery is positioning CNN and HBO as iconic brands while facing competitive pressures from Skydance Media.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS News, while Skydance Media is set to take control of CNN.Some support3 reports
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Netflix and Skydance Media engaged in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, while Netflix also reportedly targeted Lionsgate Studios.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Paramount Skydance is acquiring CNN's parent company, Mark Thompson serves as CNN's CEO, and David Zaslav addresses media consolidation threats.Well supported7 reports4 developments inside
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Merger settlement requires joint board mediation as CBS Studios, Skydance Media, Paramount, and CNN finalize their deal.Some support1 report
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Tennessee and California are competing for the major studio production base, with Skydance urged to relocate its corporate headquarters to Tennessee amid the $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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The merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance is moving forward with the $111 billion acquisition, prompting the companies to seek production locations outside of high-cost California.Some support1 report
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Litigation surrounding the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media, involving challenges from Georgia and the office of Rob Bonta, alongside threats of operational relocation from California.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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AG Rob Bonta announced a settlement regarding the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media, which the Teamsters union supports.Well supported3 reports
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SAG-AFTRA is demanding production guarantees from the combined company and is actively opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.Well supported28 reports
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The new event involves John Oliver's critical segment, David Ellison's merger talks, and a lawsuit alleging deceptive editing.Some support1 report
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Skydance Media, connected to Los Angeles, is reportedly considering relocating its operations to Texas and has supported tax exemption initiatives for residents.Some support1 report
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Skydance Media is defending itself against regulatory pressure amid the loss of its studio operations, which threatens the local Southern California economy.Some support2 reports
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A settlement has thrown a wrench into merger plans involving Skydance Media, with costs and streaming shifts leading to cancellation.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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NJ State seeks investment from Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery amid legal challenges involving Jennifer Davenport.Some support1 report
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Skydance Media is facing an antitrust lawsuit originating from the Attorneys General of California.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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A coalition led by Rob Bonta's office has sued to challenge the major merger after the EU bloc approved it despite his opposition.Some support1 report
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Both Formula One Group and Skydance Media are identified as large-cap communication services companies.Some support2 reports
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PSKY operates international free-to-air networks including Channel 5, Chilevisión, Network 10, and CBS Television Network.Some support5 reports
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An antitrust lawsuit has delayed the acquisition process, requiring James Gunn and Safran to relaunch the DC Universe.Some support1 report
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Skydance Media is strategically evaluating rival services as an aggregator model, while also pursuing acquisitions and facing setbacks in major bids.Some support1 report
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An antitrust lawsuit has been filed by the State of California against the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media.Well supported14 reports2 developments inside
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Adobe and Skydance Media were featured together in a compensation study on August 18th.Some support1 report
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Stephen Colbert hosts The Late Show on CBS while music agreements are struck and corporate issues surrounding Paramount are discussed.Well supported6 reports
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Paramount hires former Google executives.Some support1 report
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Potential oversight of CNN programming lineup, involving Skydance Media, was reported alongside the anchor of the primetime roundtable 'NewsNight'.Some support2 reports
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The merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media remains on hold, with its valuation being benchmarked against Netflix's P/E ratio.Some support2 reports
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Survival depends on consolidation against big tech giants, while a lawsuit threatens the key funding source for the CA Democratic Party.Some support1 report
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Paramount Skydance, ESPN, and major financial institutions are navigating the ongoing corporate and distribution challenges of the streaming wars.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Francesca Hong and David Crowley are involved in events concerning contested primary election outcomes in Minnesota, alongside issues regarding Skydance Media and studio relocation.Some support1 report
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The WGA filed a separate antitrust lawsuit, while the merger faced challenges from 12 states and CEO scrutiny.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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The DGA urged settlement of an antitrust lawsuit regarding the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media.Some support2 reports
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A lawsuit has surfaced detailing promises made regarding CNN anchors and regulatory barriers during the Skydance/CNN acquisition.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Elizabeth Warren suggests settlement payments could be bribery, while Jamie Raskin demands answers regarding the freedom of the press.Some support1 report
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The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition deal between Skydance Media and Warner Bros. Discovery.Some support1 report
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The proposed merger between Skydance Media and WarnerMedia is facing intervention from the CMA regarding UK public interest, alongside lawsuits filed by various US states.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Skydance Media's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery was cleared by the UK competition authority.Some support2 reports
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Skydance Media filed required documents with the SEC due to tax withholding obligations.Some support3 reports
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A proposed media deal aims to combine CNN and CBS News under a single entity, sparking corporate and labor conflicts.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump files a lawsuit regarding biased coverage while a major $8 billion merger involving Paramount and Skydance is underway.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Donald Trump touted a friendly relationship with the CEO of Skydance Media on July 1st.Some support1 report
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Potential lawsuit and EU antitrust concerns are emerging over the $110 billion transaction between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media.Well supported88 reports3 developments inside
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Letitia James filed a lawsuit on July 24th challenging the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media, threatening the deal's closure.Some support1 report
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The DOJ found the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media would not harm competition, and a judge ruled on legal fees and damages.Well supported5 reports
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Following a failed bid for Roku, Netflix is facing leadership turmoil, including the resignation of Reed Hastings and the appointment of a new Chairman.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Morgan Stanley raised its rating and target price for Skydance Media, with MarketBeat reporting the consensus.Some support2 reports
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The acquisition of Skydance Media by Warner Bros. Discovery adds $86 billion in gross debt to the combined entity.Some support1 report
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Colbert moved to Charleston for a job as merger timing affected media market scrutiny.Some support1 report
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Netflix declined a Paramount Skydance acquisition offer and failed to secure the acquisition of Roku.Some support1 report1 development inside
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David Ellison took control of CBS via a merger.Well supported4 reports
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Netflix acquired the true-crime series about the JonBenét tragedy from Paramount+, while Skydance simultaneously acquired Paramount+ amid production issues.Some support2 reports
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CNN is undergoing a corporate merger with Paramount Skydance, leading to leadership changes and the departure of key staff like Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid.Some support2 reports
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Last.fm, which was previously under the ownership of CBS/Paramount Skydance, has announced its corporate separation from the Paramount Skydance umbrella.Some support1 report
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The merger between Paramount and Skydance is driving cost-cutting initiatives and establishing new leadership roles.Well supported11 reports3 developments inside
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Skydance Media is reuniting with Ice Cube, Chris Hazzard, Mike Fontana, and Nia Long to work on the third film in the franchise.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Skydance Media
Recent events traced to Skydance Media, step by step- How will the ongoing corporate drama surrounding the acquisition of CNN and CBS News affect Skydance Media?Settlement terms impose five-year film-output floor and worker fund on SkydanceIncludes Brind's reasoning
- How will the approval of the Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance merger affect Skydance Media?Skydance Media proceeds with the $111 billion merger approvalReported
- How will the antitrust settlement affect Skydance Media's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery?Skydance Media can proceed with the $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. DiscoveryReported
- How does DOJ clearing the Paramount acquisition affect Skydance Media?The DOJ cleared the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but regulatory hurdles remain for Skydance Media.Reported
Around Skydance Media this week
News at the entities that move Skydance Media most-
Warner Bros. Discovery StructuralEllison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Moves Skydance Media
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David Ellison StructuralBari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.Moves Skydance Media
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CBS Studios StructuralIn 2007, CBS broadcast featured Andrews, Cordes, and Couric criticizing the Food and Drug Administration's problems.Moves Skydance Media
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Rob Bonta TransactionalCarl DeMaio has requested an investigation into Gavin Newsom's use of funds, which is already under scrutiny by the Department of Justice.Moves Skydance Media
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SEC StructuralDHS, DOJ, and SEC formed a joint initiative to establish a Trade Fraud Task Force, setting standards for compliance.Moves Skydance Media
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Bonta TransactionalBonta's office filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, while Michael Gates' past roles in Huntington Beach and under Trump were highlighted.Moves Skydance Media
Connections
The 40 strongest of 171, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nicole Lang Structural
Nicole Lang holds a leadership role at Skydance Media, establishing a dependent employment relationship.
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CMT Structural
Skydance Media holds controlling ownership of CMT.
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David Ellison Structural
David Ellison serves as the CEO and holds significant indirect ownership in Skydance Media.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Structural
Skydance Media successfully acquired Warner Bros. Discovery in a high-stakes $110 billion merger, forming a combined media powerhouse.
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CBS News Structural
Skydance Media acquired CBS News, establishing it as a subsidiary under its corporate structure and oversight.
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CNN Structural
Skydance Media is in the process of acquiring CNN, leading to corporate control and operational integration of the news assets.
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David Ellison Structural
David Ellison is the founder, owner, and controlling leader of Skydance Media.
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CBS Studios Structural
CBS Studios is structurally integrated into Skydance Media following the acquisition of Paramount Global, requiring joint operational boards and settlement adherence.
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HBO Structural
Skydance Media is acquiring HBO's entertainment assets, placing them under its control.
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Paramount Structural
The entities are engaged in a complex, high-value merger resulting in shared operational control and ownership.
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Nickelodeon Structural
Skydance Media holds ownership of the Nickelodeon cable network.
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Comedy Central Structural
Skydance Media functions as the parent company and owner of the Comedy Central network.
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Bari Weiss Structural
Skydance Media formally employs Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief, a role currently subject to external controversy and pressure.
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Araceli Martínez-Olguín Structural
Araceli Martínez-Olguín exercises judicial authority over Skydance Media's corporate actions, including halting merger bids and overseeing antitrust proceedings.
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BET Structural
Skydance Media owns BET as one of its cable brand assets.
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Rob Bonta Transactional
Rob Bonta's office initiated and led formal legal challenges, including antitrust suits, against Skydance Media regarding its merger activities, culminating in a negotiated settlement.
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Donald Trump Operational
Skydance Media's operations and content are tied to Donald Trump's political sphere, leading to accusations of political influence and collusion.
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SEC Structural
Skydance Media is subject to formal regulatory requirements and disclosure obligations imposed by the SEC.
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California Transactional
California initiated and pursued antitrust action against Skydance Media to block a merger or acquisition.
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Bonta Transactional
Bonta's office initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Skydance Media to block an acquisition, which concluded with a settlement.
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department Transactional
The Department of Justice provided regulatory clearance for a major acquisition involving Skydance Media.
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Makan Delrahim Structural
Makan Delrahim holds a chief legal officer role at Skydance Media.
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Oracle Structural
Skydance utilizes Oracle's cloud services, creating an ongoing functional dependency that is also sensitive to Oracle's market performance.
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Mark Ruffalo Operational
Mark Ruffalo publicly opposed and criticized Skydance Media regarding a proposed $111 billion acquisition and associated issues.
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David Zaslav Structural
The relationship is defined by the CEO's operational control over the company and the company's performance as the basis of the CEO's professional standing.
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Matt Stone Structural
Skydance Media utilizes its corporate structure to exert control and apply pressure on Matt Stone's creative work, which is reciprocated by his pushback.
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Gavin Newsom Transactional
Governor Newsom actively intervened in Skydance Media's acquisition bid, leading to regulatory settlement and the imposition of film quotas.
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California Department of Justice Structural
Skydance Media is currently facing an active antitrust investigation by the California Department of Justice.
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Andy Gordon Structural
Andy Gordon serves as the Chief Strategy and Operating Officer of Skydance Media.
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HGTV Transactional
Skydance Media's parent company, Paramount, has offered to acquire HGTV, including its valuable TV assets.
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Larry Ellison Structural
Larry Ellison holds controlling shares and provides financial backing for Skydance Media.
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David Ellison Structural
David Ellison functions as the CEO of Skydance Media, leading the company through major merger talks.
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Showtime Structural
Showtime is structurally owned by Skydance Media via Paramount+.
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Federal Communications Commission Structural
The FCC exercises formal regulatory oversight and applies pressure regarding Skydance Media's market activities.
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Colorado Transactional
Colorado is participating in a coalition of states challenging a merger involving Skydance Media through legal action.
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California Structural
Skydance Media's merger is facing aggressive antitrust challenges and coalition lawsuits from the state of California.
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U.K. Structural
The U.K. is actively scrutinizing and considering intervention into Skydance Media based on media plurality and public interest grounds.
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Writers Guild of America Operational
The WGA actively uses legal challenges and collective action to influence corporate mergers and operational practices of media companies like Skydance Media.
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Free Press Structural
Skydance Media acquired Free Press, establishing an ownership relationship.
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Kenneth Lowe Structural
Kenneth Lowe serves as a director whose actions, such as selling company stock, impact Skydance Media.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
15 events- Satirical work involving creator Matt Stone references tech giants while being linked to his base in Colorado.
- A settlement was reached regarding Skydance Media's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Benchmark reaffirmed its outperform rating on the shares of Skydance Media.
- Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of CBS News, while Skydance Media is set to take control of CNN.
- Merger settlement requires joint board mediation as CBS Studios, Skydance Media, Paramount, and CNN finalize their deal.
- The merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance is moving forward with the $111 billion acquisition, prompting the companies to seek production locations outside of high-cost California.
- Litigation surrounding the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media, involving challenges from Georgia and the office of Rob Bonta, alongside threats of operational relocation from California.
- AG Rob Bonta announced a settlement regarding the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media, which the Teamsters union supports.
- The new event involves John Oliver's critical segment, David Ellison's merger talks, and a lawsuit alleging deceptive editing.
- Skydance Media, connected to Los Angeles, is reportedly considering relocating its operations to Texas and has supported tax exemption initiatives for residents.
- Skydance Media is defending itself against regulatory pressure amid the loss of its studio operations, which threatens the local Southern California economy.
- NJ State seeks investment from Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery amid legal challenges involving Jennifer Davenport.
- A coalition led by Rob Bonta's office has sued to challenge the major merger after the EU bloc approved it despite his opposition.
- Both Formula One Group and Skydance Media are identified as large-cap communication services companies.
- An antitrust lawsuit has delayed the acquisition process, requiring James Gunn and Safran to relaunch the DC Universe.
August 2026
12 events- Skydance Media is facing an antitrust lawsuit originating from the Attorneys General of California.
- Skydance Media is strategically evaluating rival services as an aggregator model, while also pursuing acquisitions and facing setbacks in major bids.
- Adobe and Skydance Media were featured together in a compensation study on August 18th.
- Paramount hires former Google executives.
- Potential oversight of CNN programming lineup, involving Skydance Media, was reported alongside the anchor of the primetime roundtable 'NewsNight'.
- The merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media remains on hold, with its valuation being benchmarked against Netflix's P/E ratio.
- Survival depends on consolidation against big tech giants, while a lawsuit threatens the key funding source for the CA Democratic Party.
- Francesca Hong and David Crowley are involved in events concerning contested primary election outcomes in Minnesota, alongside issues regarding Skydance Media and studio relocation.
- The DGA urged settlement of an antitrust lawsuit regarding the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media.
- Elizabeth Warren suggests settlement payments could be bribery, while Jamie Raskin demands answers regarding the freedom of the press.
- The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition deal between Skydance Media and Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Skydance Media's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery was cleared by the UK competition authority.
July 2026
19 events- Skydance Media made a $110 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal's viability tied to Oracle stock performance.
- Tennessee and California are competing for the major studio production base, with Skydance urged to relocate its corporate headquarters to Tennessee amid the $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.
- SAG-AFTRA is demanding production guarantees from the combined company and is actively opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
- An antitrust lawsuit has been filed by the State of California against the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media.
- The WGA filed a separate antitrust lawsuit, while the merger faced challenges from 12 states and CEO scrutiny.
- A lawsuit has surfaced detailing promises made regarding CNN anchors and regulatory barriers during the Skydance/CNN acquisition.
- The proposed merger between Skydance Media and WarnerMedia is facing intervention from the CMA regarding UK public interest, alongside lawsuits filed by various US states.
- Skydance Media filed required documents with the SEC due to tax withholding obligations.
- A proposed media deal aims to combine CNN and CBS News under a single entity, sparking corporate and labor conflicts.
- Donald Trump touted a friendly relationship with the CEO of Skydance Media on July 1st.
- Potential lawsuit and EU antitrust concerns are emerging over the $110 billion transaction between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media.
- Letitia James filed a lawsuit on July 24th challenging the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media, threatening the deal's closure.
- Following a failed bid for Roku, Netflix is facing leadership turmoil, including the resignation of Reed Hastings and the appointment of a new Chairman.
- Morgan Stanley raised its rating and target price for Skydance Media, with MarketBeat reporting the consensus.
- The acquisition of Skydance Media by Warner Bros. Discovery adds $86 billion in gross debt to the combined entity.
- Colbert moved to Charleston for a job as merger timing affected media market scrutiny.
- David Ellison took control of CBS via a merger.
- Netflix acquired the true-crime series about the JonBenét tragedy from Paramount+, while Skydance simultaneously acquired Paramount+ amid production issues.
- CNN is undergoing a corporate merger with Paramount Skydance, leading to leadership changes and the departure of key staff like Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid.
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June 2026
14 events- Paramount is seeking to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, a major corporate merger that will increase concentration in the media industry.
- Warner Bros. Discovery is positioning CNN and HBO as iconic brands while facing competitive pressures from Skydance Media.
- Netflix and Skydance Media engaged in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, while Netflix also reportedly targeted Lionsgate Studios.
- Paramount Skydance is acquiring CNN's parent company, Mark Thompson serves as CNN's CEO, and David Zaslav addresses media consolidation threats.
- A settlement has thrown a wrench into merger plans involving Skydance Media, with costs and streaming shifts leading to cancellation.
- PSKY operates international free-to-air networks including Channel 5, Chilevisión, Network 10, and CBS Television Network.
- Stephen Colbert hosts The Late Show on CBS while music agreements are struck and corporate issues surrounding Paramount are discussed.
- Paramount Skydance, ESPN, and major financial institutions are navigating the ongoing corporate and distribution challenges of the streaming wars.
- Donald Trump files a lawsuit regarding biased coverage while a major $8 billion merger involving Paramount and Skydance is underway.
- The DOJ found the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media would not harm competition, and a judge ruled on legal fees and damages.
- Netflix declined a Paramount Skydance acquisition offer and failed to secure the acquisition of Roku.
- Last.fm, which was previously under the ownership of CBS/Paramount Skydance, has announced its corporate separation from the Paramount Skydance umbrella.
- The merger between Paramount and Skydance is driving cost-cutting initiatives and establishing new leadership roles.
- Skydance Media is reuniting with Ice Cube, Chris Hazzard, Mike Fontana, and Nia Long to work on the third film in the franchise.