Paramount, Netflix and Hostile Bid
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EXCLUSIVE: Two of Taylor Sheridan’s most popular shows are colliding as Yellowstone actor Hassie Harrison is set to join 1923 star Brandon Sklenar in Paramount’s modern Western thriller The Rescue. Old Henry director Potsy Ponciroli will helm the film from a screenplay by John Fusco.
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Scott Pelley says '60 Minutes' has faced 'no corporate interference' by new Paramount owners
While accepting an award, "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley said his program has not faced any corporate interference from the new Paramount owners.
The eye-popping numbers led Late Show host Stephen Colbert to muse about the Paramount bid during his monologue Tuesday night. (Paramount owns CBS, which airs The Late Show. )
"Wow. I gotta say, if my company's got that kind of green, I'm sure they can afford to uncancel one of their best shows," the host said.
It has been a busy week for the streaming industry. On Friday, it seemed as if Netflix was on the cusp of becoming an unassailable streaming superpower with the news that it would buy Warner Bros. for $82.
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All About Billionaire Larry Ellison's 2 Kids, Paramount CEO David and Oscar-Nominated Producer Megan
Larry Ellison shares two children with his ex-wife, Barbara Boothe: David Ellison and Megan Ellison. Here's everything to know about Larry Ellison's kids.
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Democratic lawmakers say Paramount bid for Warner raises ‘serious national security concerns’
Congressional Democrats raise national security concerns over Paramount’s hostile Warner Bros. bid, noting Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are providing over half the financing. The deal threatens control of CNN, HBO and Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, which shape news and cultural content for millions of Americans.
Buzz is building for Paramount Pictures and Legendary’s Street Fighter. A teaser of the video game adaptation starring Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, 50 Cent, Jason Momoa and wrestlers Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes,