Paramount, Skydance hit back

Paramount, Skydance Fire Back at Critics of Pending Merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media responded to critics of their pending merger, saying in a regulatory filing that they fail to show they’ll be harmed by the deal, and instead make demands that threaten free speech rights.
Paramount, Skydance Ask FCC to Dismiss ‘Unwarranted’ and ‘Meritless’ Objections to $8 Billion Merger
The deal, which is on track to close in the first half of 2025, is currently under review by the agency due to a required transfer of broadcast licenses
Paramount, Skydance hit back after critics slam pending merger’s potential liberal bias, foreign influence
Paramount Global and Skydance Media punched back at critics of their pending merger, saying that they fail to show they’ll be harmed by the deal and instead their demands
Skydance, Paramount dismiss objections to planned $8.4bn merger
Skydance Media and Paramount Global on Thursday defended their planned $8.4 billion merger, urging the Federal Communications Commission to dismiss opposition from critics, calling them “unwarranted” and “meritless”.
Skydance, Paramount defend planned $8.4B merger, Reuters says
Skydance Media and Paramount Global defended their planned $8.4B merger, urging the Federal Communications Commission to dismiss opposition, calling it “unwarranted” and “me
Skydance-Paramount $8.4B merger: will it clear regulatory scrutiny?
The planned $8.4 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global has sparked debates over its potential to redefine the competitive landscape of US media. While the proposal has faced significant opposition from critics citing regulatory and ethical concerns,
Paramount, Comcast Strike New Multiyear Distribution Deals Covering Networks, Streamers
The deals ensure carriage of Paramount’s networks, including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network ...
Center for American Rights Files FCC Petition Challenging Paramount-Skydance Merger
The firm said Tencent Holdings' investment in Skydance raises "troubling questions about undue foreign influence" and that ...
Paramount reportedly doesn't see MTV or Comedy Central as priorities going forward
Discovery and Comcast/NBCUniversal have already set such plans in motion, and you can expect that when the Skydance and ...
Five Burning TV Questions for 2025: Cable’s Future, Paramount’s Leadership Structure and Media Under a Vindictive Trump
Burning TV questions for 2025 include the future of cable, Paramount and the media itself under a vindictive Trump.
Media insiders expect an M&A deal frenzy next year. These 6 companies could be in the mix.
With several buzzy media and entertainment deals already planned for 2025, industry insiders say next year could see a flurry ...
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Shari Redstone’s good relationship with Trump may help seal Paramount-Skydance deal: report
Paramount Global boss Shari Redstone is reportedly banking on her friendly relationship with President-elect Donald Trump to help the media giant skirt any FCC issues in its merger with Skydance ...
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Paramount's $8.4 bln Skydance merger faces FCC challenge by Center for American Rights
China's Tencent Holdings' (0700.HK), opens new tab investment in Skydance sparks concerns about foreign influence on U.S. media, the firm said. The group also said Paramount's CBS News division ...
Wall Street’s Hollywood Dealmaking Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
Finance experts outline scenarios for the potential coming M&A merry-go-round.