Digital TV Europe: Denmark’s Norlys to offer SkyShowtime in streaming bundle

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Danish service provider Norlys will include Comcast and Paramount Global’s joint streamer, SkyShowtime, in its TV streaming offering for its customers.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: Skydance Sweetens Offer For Paramount Global

Story from Deadline:

David Ellison‘s Skydance has sweetened its offer to acquire Paramount Global, Deadline has learned, in an attempt to make it more palatable to the company’s Class B stockholders after they trashed the outlines of a previous deal and threatened to sue.

Deadline: Brian Weinstein Named 3 Arts Entertainment Co-CEO & Senior Advisor To Lionsgate CEO Office

Story from Deadline:

Brian Weinstein is leaving Bad Robot as their President and COO and heading over to Lionsgate in what is a dual role: He’ll be the Co-CEO of the studio’s majority owned 3 Arts Entertainment, while serving as a Senior Advisor to Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer.

Digital TV Europe: Iliad Group delivers strong Q1, with double-digit revenue growth

Story from Digital TV Europe:

France’s Iliad Group has posted strong year-on-year growth across revenue and earnings during the first quarter.

Digital TV Europe: Sylvain Merle joins RTL Group’s BCE as CTO

Story from Digital TV Europe:

RTL Group’s Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE) has appointed Sylvain Merle as its new chief technology officer.

Advanced Television: Warner Bros Discovery extends Wimbledon rights in 11 markets

Story from Advanced Television:

The Wimbledon tennis tournament will remain on Warner Bros Discovery’s channels and platforms in 11 markets in Europe through a new long-term rights agreement with The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Advanced Television: DAZN signs Ironman broadcast deal

Story from Advanced Television:

Ironman, the long-distance triathlon, and DAZN, the sports streaming platform, have signed a two-year global broadcast partnership.

Advanced Television: BBC Studios expands FAST channels on Pluto TV EMEA

Story from Advanced Television:

BBC Studios and Pluto TV have announced four new FAST channels for the EMEA region.

Deadline: David Zaslav Is Talking M&A Again As Warner Bros. Discovery Pays Down Debt, Expands Max Globally

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, who started talking about more deals shortly after inking a massive merger, irritating Wall Street, has been publicly quiet on that front for a bit.

Deadline: David Zaslav Says Warner Bros. Discovery Remains In Talks With The NBA, But The Company’s Sports Portfolio Would Still Be “Very Robust” Without It

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says execs “continue to talk to the NBA” about a renewal of rights, but he argued that even without pro hoops the company’s sports offerings are “very robust.”

Deadline: Sony Pictures Boss Tony Vinciquerra Skirts Paramount Deal Talk But Says Investment Focus Is “More IP, More Product, More Library To Sell,” Not Streaming

Story from Deadline:

For nearly two weeks it’s been crickets when it comes to the push and pull between Skydance and Sony Pictures Entertainment/Apollo over Paramount Global.

Deadline: Mission Accomplished? Despite Losing Proxy Fight, Billionaire Nelson Peltz Reportedly Sells Entire Disney Stake For $1B In Profit

Story from Deadline:

Nelson Peltz may have lost the battle with Disney, but in strict financial terms may have won the war.

Deadline: Skydance Media Installs Pair Of Execs In Top Business Affairs, Legal And HR Posts, Expands Roles Of CFO Larry Wasserman And General Counsel Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon

Story from Deadline:

Skydance Media has added two key senior execs in human resources and business and legal affairs and also expanded the roles of two others in the management ranks.

Deadline: Diego Calva To Star In ‘The Night Manager’ Season 2

Story from Deadline:

Diego Calva (Damien Chazelle’s Babylon, Narcos: Mexico) has been cast as a lead in the BBC & Prime Video series The Night Manager for Season 2.

Broadband TV News: Viaplay Group to show UEFA club competitions in five Nordic countries

Story from Broadband TV News:

Viaplay Group has secured a new rights package for the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.

Broadband TV News: Sky Stream heads to Italy

Broadband TV News:

Sky Stream, the puck-sized streaming box, is launching on Sky Italia.

Deadline: Fremantle Makes Mark Reynolds Its Permanent Global Docs Boss

Story from Deadline:

Fremantle has made Mark Reynolds its permanent Global Head of Documentaries.

Digital TV Europe: MFE cautiously confirms guidance after strong first quarter

Story from Digital TV Europe:

MediaForEurope (MFE) has confirmed its full-year guidance after reporting a rise in operating profit and revenue in the first quarter on the strength of an advertising recovery in Italy and Spain.

Digital TV Europe: Xavier Niel mulls Millicom bid

Story from Digital TV Europe:

French telecoms and media tycoon Xavier Niel, owner of Iliad Group, is considering making an offer to take control of Latin American service provider Millicom.

Deadline: NBA Rights Situation “Sucks Right Now” For Warner Bros. Discovery Staffers, Charles Barkley Says

Story from Deadline:

Charles Barkley, one of the mainstays of the long-venerated studio show Inside the NBA — which won yet another Sports Emmy last night — says the current media rights situation “sucks right now” for Warner Bros. Discovery staffers.

Advanced Television: OSN signs Warner Bros Discovery content deal in MENA

Story from Advanced Television:

OSN, the MENA entertainment company, has acquired the rights to all-new first run Max Originals and Warner Bros Pictures feature films in an exclusive multi-year deal with Warner Bros Discovery.

Hollywood Reporter: George Lucas Says Ideas in the Original “Sort of Got Lost” in Post-Disney ‘Star Wars’ Films

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

“I’m a stubborn guy and I didn’t want people to tell me how to make my movies,” is how Star Wars creator George Lucas summed up the secret to his success, speaking to a crowd of fans at a packed Debussy theater in Cannes on Friday afternoon.

Hollywood Reporter: NBCUniversal Sold $10M in BuzzFeed Stock After Shares Popped Wednesday

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

NBCUniversal cashed in on Vivek Ramaswamy’s activist play on BuzzFeed.

Advanced Television: AEW signs PPV deal with DAZN

Story from Advanced Television:

DAZN and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) have announced a partnership that will bring AEW’s next two Pay-Per-View events – AEW: Double or Nothing and AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door – to wrestling fans worldwide via the DAZN streaming platform.

Deadline: Paramount, Charter Extend Carriage Deal With Hotly Anticipated Multiyear Agreement That Includes Paramount+

Story from Deadline:

In a highly anticipated announcement, Paramount Global and Charter Communications said they’re extending their longstanding partnership with a multi-year distribution agreement for Paramount’s full portfolio of linear cable networks, CBS owned-and-operated broadcast stations and direct-to-consumer streaming services.

Broadband TV News: Viasat World launches crime channel in Poland

Story from Broadband TV News:

Viasat World is launching a new crime-themed television channel; Viasat True Crime will debut in the Polish market with Canal+.

Deadline: Sony Pictures Networks India Boss NP Singh Stepping Down After 25 Years

Story from Deadline:

NP Singh, the long-serving leader of Sony’s networks business in India, is stepping down from the C-suite.

Deadline: Lionsgate Studios May Make Lower-Budget Movies Just For Starz As Company Moves Ahead With Split

Story from Deadline:

Lionsgate is thinking about making “lower-budget” movies for Starz as the TV streaming and linear network is set to split with Lionsgate Studios by the end of the year.

Deadline: Lionsgate TV Sees Sales, Profit Jump On Library Sales, Post-Strike Content Deliveries In March Quarter

Story from Deadline:

Lionsgate blew past Wall Street’s expectations for the March quarter, its fiscal fourth, on a few key metrics from revenue to adjusted EPS and operating income as library sales and ramped up content deliveries helped propel TV profits up by 83%.

Deadline: Liza Koshy, Cody Rhodes, CCH Pounder & Busta Rhymes Round Out Cast Of ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot

Story from Deadline:

Paramount has rounded out the cast for its untitled Naked Gun reboot with four additions: Liza Koshy (Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts), current WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes, CCH Pounder (Rustin) and Busta Rhymes.

Deadline: Canal+ Gets New CFO

Story from Deadline:

France’s Canal+ Group has named Amandine Ferré as its CFO.

Deadline: BBC Studios Adds To Exec Team

Story from Deadline:

BBC Studios, the commercial wing of the BBC, has hired Susannah Clark as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer.

Deadline: Banijay Rights Hires Long-Serving Passion Distribution Exec & Ups Andrew Dickens In Marcomms Rejig

Story from Deadline:

Banijay Rights has hired Passion Distribution’s Claire Douglas as part of a rejig of its marketing and comms team that sees Andrew Dickens taking over the division.

Deadline; ‘Chicago P.D.’: Tracy Spiridakos On Saying Goodbye In Season 11 Finale; Surprise Elias Koteas Return

Story from Deadline:

Tracy Spiridakos said goodbye to NBC‘s Chicago P.D. in the Season 11 finale in the most dramatic way possible.

Deadline; ‘Chicago Fire’: Dick Wolf & Andrea Newman Celebrate Eamonn Walker As He Steps Back From Series Regular Duties

Story from Deadline:

Tears were shed in tonight’s Season 12 finale of NBC’s Chicago Fire as actor Eamonn Walker makes his final appearance as Wallace Boden in a series regular capacity.

Deadline: TNT Sports Reaches 5-Year Deal With ESPN To Exclusively Air Select College Football Playoff Games

Story from Deadline:

ESPN and TNT Sports have reached a 5-year sublicensing deal that will see the Warner Bros. Discovery subsidiary carry select College Football Playoff games from ESPN.

Digital TV Europe: Italian government approves Swisscom’s Vodafone Italia acquisition

Story from Digital TV Europe:

The Italian government has granted its approval of Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia.

Deadline: S.E. Cupp To Host Political Show “Battleground” For Fox TV Stations And Syndication

Story from Deadline:

S.E. Cupp, the CNN political commentator and columnist, is hosting a new political talk show, Battleground, for Fox First Run.

Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery Promotes HBO & Max Awards Chief Austin O’Malia

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery has promoted its HBO and Max awards expert Austin O’Malia.

Deadline: Pixar Reduces 14% Of Staff Due To Disney Content Spending Cuts

Story from Deadline:

The Pixar Animation Studios cuts we previously told you about months ago are now commencing, according to sources familiar with the moves.

Deadline: ‘Walker’ Sets Dismantled Amid Delay In Season 5 Renewal Decision & Last-Ditch Effort To Save Show

Story from Deadline:

Jared Padalecki‘s Cordell Walker may be riding off into the proverbial sunset. Upfront week, during which the CW unveiled its fall 2024-25 schedule, came and went without decisions on the network’s legacy drama series, including flagships All American and Walker.

Hollywood Reporter: Comcast Reveals Pricing Details for Its Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ Bundle

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Comcast Cable president and CEO Dave Watson has unveiled pricing for StreamSaver, a newly-unveiled streaming bundle that combines Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+.

Advanced Television: Van Rooyen named CEO of VodafoneZiggo

Story from Advanced Television:

Vodafone Group and Liberty Global have announced that Stephen van Rooyen has been appointed CEO of Dutch telco VodafoneZiggo, effective from September 2024.

Advanced Television: Max begins European rollout

Story from Advanced Television:

Warner Bros Discovery’s Max, streaming service is now officially live in 20 countries across the Nordics, Iberia, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Deadline: Fremantle Appoints Matt Katrosar As SVP Global Ad Sales & Strategy; Expands Global Channels Division

Story from Deadline:

Fremantle has appointed Matt Katrosar as its new senior vice president of global ad sales and strategy.

Digital TV Europe: Canal+ ups stake in MultiChoice again

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Canal+ has once again increased its stake in MultiChoice.

Hollywood Reporter: Paramount Global Chief Communications, Marketing Officer Julia Phelps to Exit

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Paramount Global top communications veteran Julia Phelps, who most recently served as executive vp, chief communications and corporate marketing officer of the entertainment conglomerate, will be leaving the company at the end of the month.

Deadline: Marvel Television Banner Returns & Aims To Help Viewers “Jump In Anywhere”

Story from Deadline:

The Marvel Television banner is returning for live-action series’ like Agatha All Along, Daredevil: Born Again, and Ironheart.

Deadline: Paramount Global Taps Jonathan Bingaman As President Domestic Licensing & Distribution

Story from Deadline:

Former CBS Media Ventures licensing and distribution executive Jonathan Bingaman has been named President, Domestic Multi-Platform Licensing & Distribution for Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Deadline; ‘FBI’ & ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Actors To Do Fewer Episodes Next Season In Cost-Cutting Move

Story from Deadline:

More ensemble drama series are reducing the number of episodes cast members are in as a way to save money.

Deadline: Paramount’s Communications & Corporate Marketing Chief To Exit; Group Will Report To Brian Robbins On Interim Basis

Story from Deadline:

Paramount Global’s EVP, Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer Julia Phelps will leave the company at the end of May.

Deadline: Sony & Paramount Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement Allowing Deal Talks To Start, But It’s Not Looking Like A $26 Billion Bid For Whole Company Anymore

Story from Deadline:

Sony has signed an NDA with Paramount Global, a move that will give it access to the books and allow deal talks to move ahead, Deadline hears.

Deadline: Cynthia McFadden To Depart NBC News After 10 Years

Story from Deadline:

Cynthia McFadden, longtime senior legal and investigative correspondent at NBC News, said that he is leaving the network.

Deadline: The Africa Channel Adds Free Streaming Option & FAST Channels; Strikes TED Talks Deal

Story from Deadline:

The Africa Channel (TAC) has unveiled an AVOD option for its streaming service, a suite of FAST channels and struck deals with several content suppliers.

Broadband TV News: DAZN Serie A fines must stand

Story from Broadband TV News:

A regional administrative court has said sanctions imposed by Italy’s competition authority on TIM and DAZN were justified.

Deadline: Hulu Content Boss On Possible Play For ‘Family Guy’ Originals, Canceled ABC Shows & Cross-Platform Spinoffs

Story from Deadline:

Family Guy was one of the biggest stars of the 2024 upfronts, prominently featured at two different presentations – Fox and Disney.

Deadline: The CW’s Affiliates Still “Absorbing” Network’s Makeover, President Dennis Miller Says; No Update On Fate Of NY Flagship WPIX Amid FCC Battle

Story from Deadline:

CW President Dennis Miller acknowledges the revamped network must still “prove ourselves” to local affiliates, which are still “absorbing” the amount of change.

Variety; CW Fall 2024 Schedule: ‘Walker,’ ‘All American’ in Limbo as Network Preps to Launch ‘NXT,’ ‘Librarians: The Next Chapter’

Story from Variety:

The CW has set its fall 2024 schedule, although neither “Walker” nor “All American” are anywhere to be seen.

Deadline: Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Linear TV Can Be Managed In Decline With “Dramatically” Lower Content Spend

Story from Deadline:

In July of 2023, recently returned Disney CEO Bob Iger shocked the media industry by indicating he might be open to divesting the company’s declining linear assets.

Deadline: The CW Bosses Explain Why ‘All American’ & ‘Walker’ Aren’t On Its Fall Schedule

Story from Deadline:

All American and Walker are two of The CW’s biggest shows.

Deadline: RedBird IMI Completes $1.45B Takeover Of ‘The Traitors’ Maker All3Media; Jeff Zucker Becomes Super-Indie’s Chairman

Story from Deadline:

RedBird IMI has completed its £1.15B ($1.45B) takeover of The Traitors maker All3Media.

Deadline; Disney-Fox-Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming Joint Venture Gets A Name: Venu Sports

Story from Deadline:

The sports streaming joint venture from Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery finally has a name: Venu Sports.

Deadline; ‘The Fantastic Four’: Natasha Lyonne Latest To Join Ensemble Of Marvel Studios Movie

Story from Deadline:

Marvel Studios keeps adding to its all-star cast for its upcoming The Fantastic Four movie as sources tell Deadline Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne is set to join highly-anticipated Marvel pic.

Deadline: Netflix NFL Games Will Cost About The Same As “One Of Our Medium-Sized Original Films,” Exec Says

Story from Deadline:

NFL games on Netflix in a deal announced earlier today will each cost the streamer about the same as one mid-sized film, said Spencer Wang, VP Finance, IR and Corporate Development.

Deadline: CNN’s Mark Thompson Tells Advertisers Plans For New “Branded Verticals,” Magic Wall App Feature

Story from Deadline:

CNN‘s Mark Thompson told advertisers additional details about the network’s strategy, with plans to expand franchises to digital platforms and to build new branded verticals around topics beyond politics.

Deadline: FL Entertainment Becomes Banijay Group Under ‘Big Brother’ Company Rebrand

Story from Deadline:

There’s a group-wide rebrand afoot at FL Entertainment, the parent of Big Brother firm Banijay.

Deadline: Sundance Now Picks Up BBC YA Drama ‘Domino Day’ For U.S.

Story from Deadline:

Sundance Now has picked up Domino Day, the BBC YA drama about a young witch with extraordinary powers in modern-day England.

Deadline; Warner Bros Discovery Upfront: Here’s What Happened In Madison Square Garden With Casey Bloys, Shaquille O’Neal & Conan O’Brien

Story from Deadline:

Mindy Kaling got right to the point at the top of the Warner Bros Discovery presentation Wednesday by joking how her show The Sex Lives of College Girls is “filled with smoking hot guys who run around campus topless.”

Variety: CNN’s Amy Entelis Works to ‘Rebuild’ Original Series, Documentaries

Story from Variety:

CNN aims to return to the recipe that gave its viewers explorers of international cuisine such as Anthony Bourdain and Stanley Tucci.

Variety; ‘Flip or Flop’: Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall Reunite for Post-Divorce Spinoff, Warner Bros. Discovery Also Sets John Cena to Host Shark Week and More

Story from Variety:

Divorced couple and former “Flip or Flop” hosts Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall are soon to reunite in a spinoff called “The Flip Off.”

Deadline: Netflix Lands NFL Christmas Day Games In Latest Step-Up In Sports

Story from Deadline:

Netflix has secured rights to an NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day, taking another leap forward in live sports.

Broadband TV News: Vectra to carry Eurosport Olympic pop-up channels

Story from Broadband TV News:

Eurosport’s Olympic pop-up channels will be available to subscribers of the Polish operator Vectra.

Deadline: Ads On HBO? Max Looks To Become Much More Than That As It Gains Commercial Traction

Story from Deadline:

After corporate maneuvers, a global pandemic and labor unrest, the wheels of streaming commerce are finally starting to turn for Max.

Broadband TV News: Astro TV to be closed down

Story from Broadband TV News:

German TV channel Astro TV is closing down its operations the end of 2024.

Deadline: ITV Studios Rejigs Distribution Team With Tom Clark Promoted

Story from Deadline:

Love Island seller ITV Studios has rejigged its sales team by promoting Tom Clark to EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy.

Deadline: Disney Ad Chief Rita Ferro Makes Upfront Entrance In Animated ‘Family Guy’ Short, Hails Company’s Knack For “Transcending Generations And Igniting Pure Joy”

Story from Deadline:

Rita Ferro, president of global advertising at Disney, emphasized the company’s reach during the company’s upfronts presentation to advertisers Tuesday.

Deadline; ‘Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow’, The Second Pic From James Gunn & Peter Safran’s DC Studios, Gets Summer 2026 Release

Story from Deadline:

Put it your calendar to wear your tights and capes on June 26, 2026 as the Warner Bros/DC Studios feature take of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will hit theaters.

Deadline; Disney Upfront Highlights: Here’s What Happened At North Javits Center With Bob Iger, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds & First Golden Bachelorette

Story from Deadline:

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter from Abbott Elementary got to call roll at the start of the Disney Upfront Tuesday, which allowed many of the stars from the studio’s movies and networks to sound off before the presentation kicked off at the North Javits Center.

Deadline: ‘The Sex Lives Of College Girls’ Adds Rebecca Wisocky For Season 3

Story from Deadline:

A new professor is joining the ranks at Essex College.

Deadline; ‘The Rookie’ & Will Trent’ Held: What Midseason Launch Means For Future Of ABC Dramas

Story from Deadline:

When a reliable performer like The Rookie, which has always been on the fall schedule if not delayed by a pandemic or strike, is suddenly not in a network’s starting lineup for the season, fans understandably would be worried.

Deadline: Bob Iger Returns To Upfront Stage For First Time Since 1994 With Pitchman Praise For Disney’s “Creative Excellence” & Jimmy Kimmel’s Roast To Follow

Story from Deadline:

“I am deeply optimistic about our company, and in a world that is so in need of entertainment is a true privilege,” said Disney boss Bob Iger today in a rare appearance on stage at the start of the media giant’s upfront presentation in New York City.

Deadline: Paramount Shares Dip On Report Sony “Rethinking” $26 Billion Bid

Story from Deadline:

Shares of Paramount Global dipped in afternoon trading on a CNBC report that Sony may be “rethinking” a joint bid with Apollo for the company.

Deadline: Fremantle Expands Unscripted Development Team With 3 Key Hires

Story from Deadline:

Fremantle, the company behind top-rated unscripted shows such as American Idol, America’s Got Talent and Password, continues to expand its unscripted development team.

Deadline: The CW Network Adds Pac-12 Football Games To Growing Sports Roster

Story from Deadline:

The CW Network is adding to its sports offerings, announcing today that it will be the broadcast home for 11 Pac-12 football games featuring Oregon State and Washington State during the upcoming 2024 season.

Deadline: ABC Boss On ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Future Amid Budget Trim & Scheduling Move

Story from Deadline:

Grey’s Anatomy already has cemented its place in the TV history books.

Deadline; Amazon Upfront: Here’s What Happened At Pier 36 With Jake Gyllenhaal, Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Alan Ritchson & Octavia Spencer

Story from Deadline:

It’s Day 2 of the Upfronts and Amazon is making its primetime debut.

Deadline: Amazon VP Alan Moss Tells Advertisers At Tech Giant’s First Upfront That Putting Ads On Prime Video “Connected The Dots Across Our Universe”

Story from Deadline:

A trio of Amazon ad execs closed the company’s first upfront presentation Tuesday morning in New York, bookending remarks from two senior-level colleagues at the start of the 90-minute show.

Deadline: Comcast To Offer New Peacock, Netflix & Apple TV+ Streaming Bundle, CEO Says

Story from Deadline:

As streamer bundling accelerates, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said today the company will introduce a combo of Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ this month “at a vastly reduced price to anything that is in the market now.”

Deadline: CNN’s Sam Feist Named New CEO Of C-SPAN

Story from Deadline:

Sam Feist, the longtime Washington, D.C. bureau chief of CNN, will become the next CEO of C-SPAN.

Hollywood Reporter: Lionsgate Studios to Start Trading on Nasdaq

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Lionsgate will at long last launch its standalone film and TV studio business, Lionsgate Studios, on Nasdaq on Tuesday.

Advanced Television: ProSiebenSat.1 Q1 revenue up 6%

Story from Advanced Television:

ProSiebenSat.1 reports that it has continued positive trends in Q1 and has confirmed its full-year outlook.

Advanced Television; India: Tata Play, Amazon Prime collaborate

Story from Advanced Television:

Indian content distribution platform, Tata Play, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer Tata Play DTH and Tata Play Binge customers multiple ways to access Prime Video’s content.

Advanced Television: Signpost Entertainment now part of ITV Studios

Story from Advanced Television:

The network production arm of Signpost Productions, which is behind shows including the BBC’s Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes and TNT Sport’s Deaf Away Days, is joining ITV Studios where it will be housed by production label, MultiStory Media.

Advanced Television: Warner Bros Discovery appoints Marini as Japan GM

Story from Advanced Television:

Warner Bros Discovery has announced Buddy Marini as its new GM of Japan.

Deadline: Sony Pictures Entertainment Full-Year Profits Fall Nearly 10% To $808M

Story from Deadline:

Sony Pictures Entertainment has seen operating income fall nearly 10% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

Deadline: WABC Radio CEO Defends Decision To Drop Rudy Giuliani From Airwaves

Story from Deadline:

The CEO of WABC in New York said that Rudy Giuliani was removed from the station after being repeatedly warned about not discussing unfounded claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged.

Deadline: Shari Redstone Hits The Red Carpet For Paramount Pictures’ ‘IF’ Premiere

Story from Deadline:

Shari Redstone strolled onto the red carpet in New York City tonight for the premiere of Paramount Pictures IF, John Krasinski’ star-studded PG adventure that opens this weekend.

Deadline; Chris Hemsworth Defends Marvel Films Following Criticism From Scorsese & Coppola: “It Felt Harsh, And It Bothers Me, Especially From Heroes”

Story from Deadline:

Chris Hemsworth is defending films from Marvel Studios after criticism from legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola.

Variety: Marvel Seeks Subpoena Forcing Instagram to Unmask Alleged ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Leaker

Story from Variety:

Marvel alleges an Instagram user illegally posted an image from the unreleased “Captain America: Brave New World” movie — and it has gone to court to try to make Instagram disclose the identity of the account’s operator.

Deadline: Fox CEO Rob Wade Says Network Is “Unburdened By Challenges Of An SVOD P&L” Amidst “Massive Market Shift”

Story from Deadline:

Fox is one of the only broadcast networks not to have its own sister subscription streaming service and CEO Rob Wade believes this is an advantage.

Deadline; Fox Chief On Future Of ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Beyond Delayed Season 5

Story from Deadline:

During Fox Entertainment’s upfront call last May, CEO Rob Wade spoke about the decision not to bring back the network’s highest rated drama 9-1-1, produced by 20th Television, which moved to the studio’s Disney sibling ABC.

Broadband TV News: Canal+ France announced new cinema offer

Story from Broadband TV News:

Canal+ Group has given details of its new combined offer, following the acquisition of OCS from Orange France.

Broadband TV News: Comcast reports the struggle to find content

Story from Broadband TV News:

Only 21% of Europeans believe they can easily find the content they want to watch on their device.

Broadband TV News: Canal+ strengthens presence in German-speaking countries

Story from Broadband TV News:

Canal+ Group is expanding its activities in German-speaking countries.

Broadband TV News: Sky Deutschland adds Disney Channel to Sky Q IP box

Story from Broadband TV News:

The Disney Channel can now also be received on the Sky Q IP box.

Deadline: In Wake Of Big-Budget ‘Silo’, AMC Networks Entertainment And Studio Chief Dan McDermott Says Company Will Still Produce For Third Parties, But “It’s Not Our Primary Business”

Story from Deadline:

Dan McDermott, President of Entertainment and AMC Studios, says the studio is positioned to do more third-party productions like Silo, though he noted that “it’s not our primary business.”

Hollywood Reporter: James Cameron and Ari Emanuel Offer Support of Skydance’s Bid for Paramount

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Both James Cameron and Ari Emanuel offered their support this weekend of Skydance’s bid to acquire Paramount.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Hollywood Reporter: As Paramount Steers Into Unknown, David Ellison Woos A-Listers to Boost Flagging Bid

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Whatever fate befalls Paramount Global after the smoke clears, one of the Hollywood Trivial Pursuit questions someday will be which heavy hitters have issued statements of support for Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Paramount’s holding company, National Amusements Inc. — and which didn’t.

Deadline: Nexstar CEO On CBS Stations – Can’t Buy Them Under Current Regulatory Regime “But If That Were To Change, Maybe Our Opinion Would Change”

Story from Deadline:

With Paramount Global and its assets currently in play, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook was asked on a call today if the nation’s biggest broadcast might look at CBS stations.

Variety: AT&T, Amazon Prime Video Strike Women’s Sports Ad Deal Across WNBA, NWSL

Story from Variety:

Amazon Prime Video isn’t waiting for the start of next week’s “upfront” to draw attention to women’s sports.

RTÉ News; RTÉ funding: Will the nettle finally be grasped?

Story from RTÉ News:

There is an unfortunate anniversary approaching at RTÉ.

Deadline: Billy Rosenberg Stepping Down As Senior VP Comedy, Hulu Originals

Story from Deadline:

Billy Rosenberg is exiting his post as Senior Vice President of Comedy, Hulu Originals.

Deadline: Gina Carano Officially Rejects Disney’s Desire To Dismiss Her Discrimination Suit, Counters Mouse House’s “Carte Blanche Authority” To Fire Her

Story from Deadline:

A month after Disney and Lucasfilm filed paperwork to have Gina Carano’s wrongful-discharge and sex-discrimination suit tossed out, the fired Mandalorian star has kicked back to keep her Elon Musk-supported legal action off the mat.

Hollywood Reporter: AMC Networks U.S. Ad Revenue Drops 13 Percent, Streaming Subs Rise to 11.5M

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

AMC Networks — the company behind such cable channel brands as AMC, IFC and Sundance TV, as well as such streaming services as AMC+, Acorn TV and Shudder — reported a 13 percent drop in first-quarter U.S. advertising revenue Friday, following a 23 percent decline in the fourth quarter of 2023.

New York Post: TNT’s potential nuclear option to block Amazon from getting NBA rights

Story from New York Post:

Obituaries for TNT’s NBA coverage might be premature.

Hollywood Reporter: Fox TV Stations Pick Up ‘Good Morning Football’ Syndicated Show, From NFL and Sony

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Fox’s local TV stations are about to get more NFL football.

Deadline: The CW Losses Decline By $50M In Q1, But Parent Nexstar Flags Concern About A National TV Ad Sector That Is “Not In A Positive Place”

Story from Deadline:

The CW‘s losses fell by $50 million in the first quarter and parent Nexstar Media Group still expects the network to turn a profit by next year, but CFO Lee Ann Gliha offered investors some reason for caution.

Variety: How NBCUniversal Ad Sales Chief Mark Marshall Keeps His Cool as Tough Upfront Negotiations Loom

Story from Variety:

Mark Marshall has been given a lot of time to prepare for NBC Universal’s annual presentation to advertisers. Last year, he only had 72 hours.

Deadline; All3Media’s Objective Consolidating Betty and Triple Brew: The Indies That Make ‘Lingo’ & ‘Wheeler Dealers’ Will Be Replaced By A Single Label

Story from Deadline:

Two well-known UK indies will become one as All3Media’s Objective Media Group consolidates Triple Brew and Betty into a new, as-yet-unnamed single label, Deadline has learned.

Deadline: Ralph Ineson To Play Galactus In ‘The Fantastic Four’

Story from Deadline:

Marvel Studios has found its big bad for The Fantastic Four, as Deadline has confirmed that Ralph Ineson (The First Omen) has been tapped for the role of Galactus.

Deadline; Peter Bart: Paramount Yearns For “Seamless Transition” But Past Studio Takeovers Have Been Costly And Chaotic

Story from Deadline:

“The transition will be seamless.”

Deadline: Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Ted’ Renewed For Season 2 By Peacock

Story from Deadline:

Peacock has given a second-season pickup to Ted, the prequel TV series to Seth MacFarlane‘s Ted film franchise.

Variety: Disney+, Max and Hulu Bundle Reflects a ‘Restructuring’ of Streaming Viewing, Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Says

Story from Variety:

Netflix used to say its goal was to become HBO faster than HBO could become Netflix.

Variety: Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct

Story from Variety:

Warner Bros. will release the first of its new batch of live-action “The Lord of the Rings” films in 2026, which will focus on Andy Serkis’ Gollum.

Advanced Television: BBC Studios announces Bluey Minisodes

Story from Advanced Television:

BBC Studios has announced that a collection of new Bluey Minisodes are soon to be released.

Broadband TV News: TIM and Warner Bros. Discovery extend agreement

Story from Broadband TV News:

The agreement means all TimVision customers will have streaming service discovery+ and Eurosport included as part of their subscription.

Broadband TV News: RTL Group sees growth in TV advertising and streaming

Story from Broadband TV News:

RTL Group has made a strong start to 2024 with a 41% increase in streaming revenues for the quarter ending March 31.

Advanced Television: Warner Bros Discovery nears 100m streaming subs

Story from Advanced Television:

Warner Bros Discovery has reported results for the quarter ended March 31st.

Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery Q1 A Miss Vs ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Bump A Year Ago; Advertising Dips But Streaming Is Profitable

Story from Deadline:

A year ago, Warner Bros. Discovery was raking in cash from astonishing sales of Hogwarts Legacy, the game launched in February of 2023 that had sold more than 12 million units and hit $850 million in global sales in its first two weeks.

Advanced Television: NBCUniversal Local’s news channels on Pluto TV

Story from Advanced Television:

NBCUniversal and Pluto have announced that NBCUniversal Local’s 15 NBC and Telemundo local and regional streaming news channels will begin rolling out on Pluto TV in the US this May, starting immediately with five channels covering major markets.

Advanced Television: How the future of streaming will be defined by sport

Story from Advanced Television:

Sports are always growing and TV as we know it is changing every year, with cable TV getting slowly used less and less each year and more people streaming than ever.

Deadline: Banijay Rights Signs German Sales Exec

Story from Deadline:

Big Brother seller Banijay Rights has signed a former BBC Worldwide Director as the head of its sales and co-pros in German-speaking territories.

Deadline: Isobel Yeung Joins CNN As International Correspondent

Story from Deadline:

Isobel Yeung is joining CNN as an international correspondent in the network’s London bureau.

Deadline: WWE ‘Monday Night Raw’ To Stay On USA Network Through Year-End Before Netflix Shift; Rights Extension With NBCU Valued At $25M

Story from Deadline:

WWE‘s Monday Night Raw franchise will stay on USA Network through the end of 2024 under an extended rights agreement between the wrestling circuit and NBCUniversal.

Deadline: TKO Group Posts Better-Than-Expected Revenue In Q1, But UFC Legal Settlement Squeezes Endeavor-Run Combat Sports Outfit

Story from Deadline:

TKO Group Holdings posted better-than-anticipated revenue but saw a March antitrust settlement with UFC fighters squeeze its bottom line.

Deadline: Sony Apollo Paramount Merger Wouldn’t Reduce Theatrical Output, Though TV & Streaming Assets Would Be Shed

Story from Deadline:

Should Sony and Apollo get their hooks into Paramount Global their strategy would be to keep theatrical release output steady between both studios –not reduced– while cutting the more burdensome parts of the conglom, read auctioning off CBS, the linear channels like MTV and Paramount Plus streaming service.

Deadline: In Streaming Milestone, Disney And Warner Bros. Discovery Team On Bundle Featuring Disney+, Hulu And Max

Story from Deadline:

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are breaking ground in streaming with a bundled offering featuring Disney+, Hulu and Max.

Deadline: CEO Of Dish Network Parent EchoStar Gauges Bankruptcy Risk, DirecTV Merger Prospects After Company Posts Spotty Q1 Results And Stock Falls

Story from Deadline:

Shares in Dish Network parent EchoStar have fallen more than 11% after the company’s lackluster first-quarter earnings report and growing uneasiness about the company’s financial state.

Deadline: Fox Chief Lachlan Murdoch Coy On Name Of New Sports Streaming JV But Says It Looks Great And “We Can’t Wait To Launch It This Fall”

Story from Deadline:

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the upcoming sports streaming venture with Disney/ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery is forging ahead with over 150 engineers now on board dedicated “to building a unique and innovative product” for sports fans outside the traditional cable bundle.

Variety: Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle

Story from Variety:

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — ordinarily rivals for consumers’ time and money — are teaming up for a triple-play bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max.

Digital TV Europe: “Streaming is not a one size fits all”, says SkyShowtime chief

Story from Digital TV Europe:

“Streaming is not a one size fits all”, according to SkyShowtime boss Monty Sarhan, speaking on a panel at the DTG Summit today.

Digital TV Europe; NBCUniversal: Linear TV to remain core part of business’ future

Story from Digital TV Europe:

NBCUniversal has no plans to exit the the linear TV business despite an “inevitable shift towards streaming in the future”, according to Hendrik McDermott, managing director of EMEA Networks, Hayu & International Direct-to-Consumer at NBCUniversal.

Hollywood Reporter: Fox Ad Revenue Slips to $1.2B, But Profit Rises to $704M

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Fox Corp. beat Wall Street estimates with its fiscal third-quarter earnings report Wednesday, with revenue hitting $3.4 billion and net income growing to $704 million.

Broadband TV News: MultiChoice executive faces contempt charge

Story from Broadband TV News:

The manager of MultiChoice’s office in Nigeria is faces being found in contempt of court after the pay-TV operator refused to comply with an order made by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal.

Advanced Television: FEI signs broadcast deal with Warner Bros Discovery

Story from Advanced Television:

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has agreed a new multi-year partnership with Warner Bros Discovery that will see major events on the international equestrian circuit screened in 75 markets across Europe and Asia.

Hollywood Reporter: Disney Streaming Comes Close to Profitability in Latest Quarter, Disney+ Subscribers Surge

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Disney is on the precipice of the entertainment industry’s white whale: Profitability in streaming.

RTÉ News: Doireann Garrihy to leave RTÉ 2FM after five years

Story from RTÉ News:

Doireann Garrihy has announced she will leave RTÉ 2FM after five years, saying she wants to "pursue the projects I've been dreaming about".

RTÉ News: Recommendations will improve governance at RTÉ - Minister

Story from RTÉ News:

Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said she is confident that if the recommendations in relation to required changes at RTÉ are implemented, they will improve governance at the national broadcaster.

RTÉ News: Hard-hitting reports but big changes will take time

Story from RTÉ News:

The reports on past failings at RTÉ did not pull any punches.

RTÉ News: Barter account only off-sheet account held by RTÉ - audit

Story from RTÉ News:

A report by auditing and accounting firm Mazars has not identified any further off-balance sheet accounts held by RTÉ between 2017 and 2022, apart from the controversial barter account.

RTÉ News: Recommendations provide a 'path forward' for RTÉ - Martin

Story from RTÉ News:

Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said the Government can now chart a path forward for RTÉ following the publication of reports on governance and culture at RTÉ and on contractor fees and HR.

RTÉ News: TV reporter's court action against Virgin Media adjourned

Story from RTÉ News:

Broadcaster Paul Byrne's legal action over Virgin Media Television's decision to bring internal disciplinary proceedings against him has been adjourned after the sides agreed to mediate the dispute, the High Court has heard.

RTÉ News: Weak risk management 'directly contributed' to RTÉ crisis

Story from RTÉ News:

A highly critical review of governance in RTÉ has blamed weaknesses in risk management and internal controls for the crisis at the broadcaster.

Deadline: Fremantle Takes 10% Revenue Hit In Q1 But Owner RTL Confident Of Turnaround

Story from Deadline:

Fremantle revenues dipped almost 10% during Q1 but owner RTL is hoping for a bounceback and has set company growth targets for full-year 2024.

Broadband TV News: SES and QVC agree multi-year contract extension in UK and Germany

Story from Broadband TV News:

SES and QVC have announced a multi-year contract extensions covering Germany and the UK.

Deadline: Eamonn Walker Exits ‘Chicago Fire’ As Series Regular After 12 Seasons

Story from Deadline:

Chicago Fire original cast member Eamonn Walker is stepping away from his series regular duties on the hit NBC series after 12 seasons portraying boss Wallace Boden, Deadline has learned.

Hollywood Reporter: Warner Bros. Discovery Strikes Canal+, Amazon Prime Deals for Max in France

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Warner Bros. Discovery said on Tuesday that it has struck a bundling partnership with French pay-TV giant Canal+ for its June launch of streaming service Max in France.

Deadline: Disney’s Bob Iger On Reducing Marvel Output, Balancing Sequels And Original Films

Story from Deadline:

Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company will limit its output of Marvel movies to “two good films” a year — three maximum — from about four and also cut the numbers of TV series spinoffs for the franchise.

Deadline: ESPN Programming Coming To Disney+ By Year-End; Bob Iger Calls It “First Step” Toward Flagship Sports Launch In 2025

Story from Deadline:

Disney will add select live games and studio shows from ESPN to its flagship streaming service Disney+ by the end of 2024, CEO Bob Iger announced Tuesday morning.

Deadline: BBC Studios Prods Finance Boss Heads To Fremantle

Story from Deadline:

BBC Studios Productions finance boss Joanna Rwama is moving to Fremantle UK.

Deadline: Disney Posts Better-Than-Expected Quarterly Results, Nears Streaming Profitability Goal

Story from Deadline:

Disney topped Wall Street forecasts for its fiscal second quarter and inched closer to the long-awaited milestone of streaming profitability.

Deadline: Netflix France Exec Isabelle Pain Heads To Studiocanal In New Global Acquisitions & Analytics Role

Story from Deadline:

Studiocanal has appointed former Netflix France exec Isabelle Pain as Head of Global Acquisitions & Analytics in a new position created in response to the company’s international expansion.

WBD/Paramount merger - Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Largely Evades Questions About Paramount Global And NBA Talks, Says Executive Pay “Should Be Aligned” With Stock Performance

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav largely evaded questions about NBA talks and Paramount Global‘s potential as a Warner Bros. Discovery merger partner, but he did weigh in on the hot topic of executive pay.

Variety; James Gunn’s New Superman Suit Debuts: See David Corenswet as the Man of Steel in New Look at 2025 Superhero Film

Story from Variety:

The new Superman suit has officially debuted. As filming on James Gunn‘s “Superman” (formerly “Superman: Legacy”) continues, the writer-director shared to his Threads account a first look at star David Corenswet in costume as the Man of Steel.

Media Guardian: Rai journalists strike over ‘suffocating control’ by Meloni’s government

Story from Media Guardian:

An Italian union has called for political parties to be “eliminated from Rai” as journalists with the public broadcaster went on strike in protest against the “suffocating control” allegedly being wielded by Giorgia Meloni’7s rightwing government over their work.

Media Guardian: Israel shuts down local Al Jazeera offices in ‘dark day for the media’

Story from Media Guardian:

Israeli authorities shut down the local offices of Al Jazeera on Sunday, hours after a government vote to use new laws to close the satellite news network’s operations in the country.

Deadline: Paramount Ad Chief John Halley Embraces The “Refreshing Practicality” Of Pitching Upfront Buyers As Corporate Intrigue Swirls

Story from Deadline:

Paramount Advertising President John Halley was preparing to preside over an upfront pitch to Publicis, one of the four major holding companies in the ad business, when big news crossed the wire.

Deadline: Warren Buffett Says He Has Sold All Of His Paramount Global Stock, Losing “Quite A Bit Of Money”

Story from Deadline:

Warren Buffett says he has sold all of his shares in Paramount Global at a significant loss.

Deadline: Kim Godwin Exits As President Of ABC News

Story from Deadline:

After weeks of speculation, Kim Godwin is leaving her post as president of ABC News.

Hollywood Reporter; Shari Redstone v. Shareholders: What Does Paramount Owe Investors?

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Although exclusive talks between Paramount Global and Skydance Media are expected to end without a deal, questions linger about controlling shareholder Shari Redstone’s duty to minority investors, some of whom have vocally opposed the merger on grounds that their interests have taken a backseat in negotiations.

Deadline: ‘NFL Total Access’ Canceled By NFL Network After 21 Years

Story from Deadline:

NFL Network has canceled NFL Total Access after 21 years on the air, Deadline has learned.

Deadline: Michael Irvin Out At NFL Network Amid Major Shakeup

Story from Deadline:

NFL Network is cutting ties with commentator Michal Irvin after 15 years, Deadline has learned.

Hollywood Reporter: Warren Buffett Has Sold His Paramount Stock: “We Sold it All, and We Lost Quite a Bit of Money”

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Warren Buffett‘s two-year dalliance with Paramount Global has come to an end.

Hollywood Reporter: If Shari Redstone Goes It Alone With Paramount, a Streaming Deal With Peacock Could Be Next

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

What now?

Deadline: Paramount Unveils Bob Bakish Exit Terms, Names Chris McCarthy ‘Interim Principal Executive’ For SEC Purposes

Story from Deadline:

Paramount Global says Chris McCarthy is the company’s “interim principal executive officer,” a necessity required by the SEC that apparently does not signal he has more decision-making power among a trio of top executives who stepped up to replace Bob Bakish this week in a new Office of the CEO.

Deadline: Marvel’s Kevin Feige Told Hugh Jackman Not To Come Back For ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

Story from Deadline:

Why ruin a good thing?

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline: Paramount To Negotiate With Sony & Apollo But Continue Skydance Talks; James Cameron, Ari Emanuel Back David Ellison

Story from Deadline:

A special committee of the Paramount Global board decided at a meeting yesterday to begin talking with Sony and Apollo following the expiration of a month-long negotiating window with Skydance on Friday night.

Deadline: Steve Kent Exits As Senior EVP Of Programming At Sony Pictures TV, Will Continue To Oversee ‘The Young And The Restless’

Story from Deadline:

Veteran Sony Pictures Television (SPT) executive Steve Kent is leaving his role to focus solely on The Young and the Restless.

Digital TV Europe: DAZN threatens DFL with legal action amidst media rights dispute

Story from Digital TV Europe:

DAZN has threaten to take legal action against the German football league, the DFL, following its dispute over media rights.

Digital TV Europe: e& pours cold water on United Group acquisition report

Story from Digital TV Europe:

The UAE’s e& has poured cold water on a report by Bloomberg that it is mulling a potential acquisition of south-east European service providers and media company United Group.

Deadline: Byron Allen’s AMG Laying Off Staff Across Divisions Amid Cost-Cutting Push

Story from Deadline:

Byron Allen‘s Allen Media Group said it is cutting costs and will be laying off employees.

RTÉ News: RTÉ's Bryan Dobson retires after 37 years in newsroom

Story from RTÉ News:

RTÉ broadcaster Bryan Dobson has retired after 37 years in the newsroom.

Digital TV Europe: DAZN wins Formula 1 rights in Portugal

Story from Digital TV Europe:

DAZN has gained the media rights to the ​​Formula 1 World Championship for Portugal for the next three seasons.

Digital TV Europe: Apollo and Sony moving ahead with bid for Paramount

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Private equity outfit Apollo and Sony have told Paramount Global they will make a US$26 billion cash offer for the studio, according to a report by the FT, a day before the closing of an exclusive window for talks with rival bidder, producer Skydance, helmed by David Ellison.

Broadband TV News: Date for Canal to take control of Multichoice extended

Story from Broadband TV News:

The completion date of the Canal Plus Group’s takeover of MultiChoice has been extended.

Deadline: MeTV Toons Brings Warner Bros. Classic Cartoons Together In National Weigel Broadcasting Network

Story from Deadline:

What’s up, Doc?

Deadline: Layoffs Underway At Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group

Story from Deadline:

Byron Allen‘s Allen Media Group confirmed Thursday that it is undergoing layoffs as part of strategic changes “to better position the company for growth.”

Deadline: CBS’ Amy Reisenbach On New Long-Term Development Strategy: “Pilot Season Is Probably Dead For Us”

Story from Deadline:

For the first time this year, CBS did not order any pilots during the traditional pilot season window. And it may not be the last.

Deadline: George Cheeks Addresses Paramount Global Shakeup, Company Morale At CBS Schedule Reveal

Story from Deadline:

Three days after he was named to the newly formed Office of the CEO of Paramount Global, George Cheeks, President and CEO of CBS, faced reporters at the unveiling of the broadcast network’s fall 2024 schedule.

Deadline: ‘Fire Country’ Spinoff ‘Sheriff Country’ Starring Morena Baccarin Ordered To Series By CBS For 2025-26 Season

Story from Deadline:

CBS has ordered its first new series for the 2025-26 broadcast season.

Deadline; CBS Execs Address Cancellations & Whether We Could See More Of ‘So Help Me Todd,’ ‘CSI: Vegas’ & ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’

Story from Deadline:

No second chances are coming for So Help Me Todd, CSI: Vegas and NCIS: Hawaii.

Advanced Television: Canal+ ups MultiChoice stake

Story from Advanced Television:

Canal+, the French media group, has increased its holding in MultiChoice to 42.47 per cent as it moves take full control of the African pay-TV company.

Digital TV Europe: Giro d’Italia to show on Warner Bros. Discovery's Eurosport, Max, discovery+

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Warner Bros. Discovery will broadcast Italian cycling championship Giro d’Italia on linear channel Eurosport, as well as streaming services Max and discovery+.

Deadline: Sony Pictures Television Names Kate Gill SVP Comedy Development

Story from Deadline:

Sony Pictures Television has brought on Kate Gill as SVP, Comedy Development.

Deadline: Sony, Apollo Make Formal Overture To Paramount Board To Discuss Potential $26 Billion Deal

Story from Deadline:

Partners Sony and Apollo have formally reached out to Paramount‘s special board committee asking to discuss a potential $26 billion cash offer, Deadline has learned.

Deadline: A+E Networks Exec David Bank Promoted To Chief Financial Officer

Story from Deadline:

A+E Networks executive David Bank has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.

Deadline: Disney Vet Jessica Casano-Antonellis To Head Communications For ESPN-Fox-Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Streaming Venture

Story from Deadline:

Jessica Casano-Antonellis, a former exec at Disney+, Hulu and Vimeo, is returning to the streaming sector as the head of communications for the new sports-centric service coming from ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Deadline: Media CEO Pay Mostly Up For 2023 Amid Strikes, Industry Contraction

Story from Deadline:

It was a year of pain for the entertainment industry and shareholders of (many) media companies with months-long Hollywood strikes and layoffs.

Broadband TV News: Liberty Global “on track’ despite subscriber losses

Story from Broadband TV News:

Liberty Global first quarter results are all about investment and value for shareholders.

RTÉ News: RTÉ Board not told of decision to set up barter account, report finds

Story from RTÉ News:

New Government reports examining RTÉ have found poor governance at the organisation where the culture also needs to be improved.

RTE News: BBC raises alleged surveillance of journalist by police

Story from RTE News:

The BBC in Northern Ireland has begun a legal process to establish whether a senior journalist was subjected to alleged police surveillance.

Deadline: CW Affiliates In Chicago & Two Other Markets Switch To Nexstar-Owned Stations

Story from Deadline:

The CW has switched three of its affiliation agreements to Nexstar-owned stations, including in Chicago, the No. 3 U.S. TV market.

Deadline: Hundreds More Layoffs Incoming At VFX Firm DNEG

Story from Deadline:

Hundreds more layoffs are incoming at Dune and Oppenheimer VFX firm DNEG.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Digital TV Europe: Skydance reportedly revises Paramount move in appeal to shareholders

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Paramount suitor Skydance is reportedly prepared to invest a further US$3 billion in the studio including a premium payable to common shareholders in an attempt to head off shareholder hostility to its proposed deal.

Deadline: Tyler Perry Studios Forms JV With Endeavor-Backed Asylum Entertainment Group

Story from Deadline:

Tyler Perry Studios is moving further into the unscripted TV world.

Hollywood Reporter: As Paramount Drama Kicks Into High Gear, Wall Street Tries to Make Sense of “Volatile” Stock

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

The board room and executive suite drama at Paramount Global escalated on Monday, with Bob Bakish leaving his role as CEO and a trio of executives taking over just days before an exclusive negotiating window for a sale to David Ellison’s SkyDance Media and partners closes.

Deadline: Avi Armoza Buys Back Armoza Formats From ITV Studios

Story from Deadline:

International TV veteran Avi Armoza has bought back his Tel Aviv formats company from ITV Studios.

Deadline: Warner Bros Discovery ANZ Networks Chief Leaving Amid Newshub Layoffs

Story from Deadline:

Glen Kyne is exiting his role as Senior Vice President and Head of Networks at Warner Bros. Discovery Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) on July 5.

Broadband TV News: International launch for TF1+ confirmed

Story from Broadband TV News:

TF1 has confirmed plans to extend its recently launched streaming service into additional markets.

Broadband TV News: SES to acquire Intelsat in €2.8 billion transaction

Story from Broadband TV News:

SES is to buy its satellite operator rival Intelsat ending months of speculation.

Broadband TV News: DAZN prepared to take legal action in DFL dispute

Broadband TV News:

DAZN is threatening legal action against Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), the governing body of the Bundesliga, over the allocation of rights for the 2025-26 to 2028-29 seasons.

Advanced Television: Viaplay renews F1 rights in Netherlands, Nordics

Story from Advanced Television:

Viaplay Group has renewed its rights to show Formula 1 in the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland up to and including the 2029 season.

Deadline: Discovery Networks Dropped By Fubo, Which Had Already Parted Ways With WarnerMedia Networks Back In 2020

Story from Deadline:

Fubo, which has not carried nearly a dozen networks from the Warner side of Warner Bros. Discovery since 2020, added a batch of Discovery channels to the blacked-out list on Tuesday.

Deadline: On Epic Week For Paramount Global, Company Extends Carriage Talks With Charter

Story from Deadline:

Paramount Global, which is in the midst of corporate upheaval on a number of fronts, got a slight reprieve in one key area, extending carriage negotiations with Charter Communications.

Deadline: ProSiebenSat.1 Shareholders Narrowly Reject Plan To Split Up German TV Giant

Story from Deadline:

ProSiebenSat.1 Media’s shareholders have narrowly voted to reject a plan that would have seen the business split up.

Deadline: ‘Avengelyne’ Package To Warner Bros With Margot Robbie, Olivia Wilde, Simon Kinberg; ‘Poor Things’ Tony McNamara To Adapt ‘Deadpool’ Creator Rob Liefeld Comic Book

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros is negotiating to close a seven-figure film-rights deal for Avengelyne — Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld’s signature comic book creation about an angel who fights the forces of evil.

Deadline: MGM+ Joining Prime Video Channels In India

Story from Deadline:

More collaboration between Amazon’s content operations here: Prime Video and MGM International have teamed to launch the MGM+ streaming service in India.