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Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Media Guardian: Trump v 60 Minutes is a stunning battle for the soul of US media

Story from Media Guardian:

Donald Trump’s battle with a US media he considers an “enemy of the people” has been a signature fight of his second term in office, sparking warnings of an erosion of press freedoms in the US and fears over the independence of key publications owned by billionaires seeking to become close to the president.

Hollywood Reporter: Comcast CEO Brian Roberts’ Pay Dips to $33.9M, President Michael Cavanagh’s Drops to $28.3M in 2024

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

NBCUniversal owner Comcast has disclosed the 2024 compensation packages for chairman and CEO Brian Roberts and president Michael Cavanagh, along with pay details for other top executives.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Hollywood Reporter; Cable News’ Major Disruption, Pay and Talent Going Solo: A Candid Chat With Top UTA Agents

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

As the Washington press corp prepare to gather for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the TV news business appears to be in flux.

Deadline: Ari Emanuel’s 2024 Pay As CEO Of TKO Group Drops To $18.1M From $64.9M In 2023

Story from Deadline:

Ari Emanuel‘s compensation for being CEO of TKO Group Holdings in 2024 totaled $18.1 million, a notable drop from the $64.9 million he took home in 2023.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: Paramount Global Ex-CEO Bob Bakish Walks Away With Almost $87M; George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy And Brian Robbins Each Net Between $19.5M And $22.2M In 2024

Story from Deadline:

The three occupants of Paramount Global‘s Office of the CEO did well for themselves financially in 2024, but the biggest payday went to ex-CEO Bob Bakish.

Hollywood Reporter: Warner Bros. Discovery Beats Lawsuit Over Superman Rights

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics will not have to face a lawsuit over the rights to Superman that looked to block the release of the studio’s tentpole film in several countries ahead of its July release, a court has ruled.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Advanced Television: FCC tells Paramount ‘drop Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ to get merger

Story from Advanced Television:

The FCC ‘has engaged’ with executives at Paramount in order to discuss what will help win approval for its proposed deal to merge with Skydance Media.

Broadcast Sport: Warner Bros. Discovery & Salomon relaunch Golden Trail World Series with Olympic ambition

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Warner Bros. Discovery and Salomon have relaunched the Golden Trail World Series, with the first event taking place in Kobe, Japan, last week.

Advanced Television: Curiosity Stream on Prime Video in European markets

Story from Advanced Television:

Curiosity, a specialist in factual entertainment, has announced the launch of its flagship streaming service, Curiosity Stream, on Prime Video as an add-on subscription channel in Finland, The Netherlands, and Sweden.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Variety: ‘60 Minutes’ Keeps Up Trump Reports Despite White House Clash That Forced Top Boss to Exit

Story from Variety:

Despite a massive change to its operating structure this week, “60 Minutes” continues to tick.

Deadline: NBC Names Sharon Vuong As Head Of Unscripted

Story from Deadline:

Sharon Vuong is officially in charge of unscripted at NBC.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: FCC, Paramount Start Talks Around Skydance Merger

Story from Deadline:

The Federal Communications Commission and Paramount have been in contact about steps needed for the agency to approve its sale to Skydance, Deadline has confirmed.

Hollywood Reporter: Ted Sarandos Says He Would Rather Take Over ‘SNL’ Than Disney

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

“I’m saving Hollywood,” said Ted Sarandos when asked if he was “destroying Hollywood” from the box office suffering due to streaming platforms continuing to expand.

Hollywood Reporter: Peacock Narrows Loss to $215M, Subscribers Jump to 41M

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Comcast, led by chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, reported first-quarter results for its entertainment unit and other operations.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Variety: Reeling From Bill Owens’ Shock Exit, ‘60 Minutes’ Staffers Warn Shari Redstone to Back Off

Story from Variety:

The departure of the top producer of “60 Minutes” on Tuesday marked a concerted effort by the staff of the venerable newsmagazine to send a message to one of the show’s most important viewers: its ultimate boss.

Deadline: Hallmark Content Like ‘The Way Home’ & ‘When Calls The Heart’ Moving Off Peacock At Month’s End

Story from Deadline:

Fans who sometimes rely on Peacock to get their fix of series like The Way Home and those ubiquitous feel-good movies will have to subscribe to a new platform: Hallmark shows are moving off the NBCUniversal streamer by month’s end.

Deadline: Comcast Blunt On Steep Broadband Losses; Brian Roberts Says “Customer Pain Points” Being Addressed But Will Take Several Quarters

Story from Deadline:

Comcast president Mike Cavanagh did not sugar coat a steep loss in broadband subscribers last quarter, but came at it bluntly in opening remarks on a Q1 earnings call Thursday.

Broadband TV News: SPI launches suite of channels in Bosnia and Hercegovina

Story from Broadband TV News:

SPI International has confirmed the launch of its 14 TV channels with BH Telecom, one of the leading telecom operators in Bosnia and Hercegovina.