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Letterman on late-night TV's future: 'I would be surprised if it lasts more than a year'

5 May 2026 at 14:35
Things aren't looking good for much of the late-night TV landscape, according to David Letterman, who says he'd be "surprised" if some programs last "more than a year or so." Letterman, who launched "The Late Show" in 1993 and served as its host until 2015, opened up about its forthcoming finale in an interview with The New...

Paramount Projects ‘Significantly’ Lower Theatrical Revenue Overall in 2026 Despite More Titles; CEO David Ellison Reiterates Plan for 30-Film Annual Slate With Warner Bros.

4 May 2026 at 21:24
Paramount Skydance has nearly doubled its theatrical-film slate in 2026 — but it will see “significantly” lower box office revenue overall from those movies, according to the company. David Ellison, Paramount Skydance’s chairman and chief executive officer, said the company is “firmly committed” to releasing 30 films theatrically per year once it merges with Warner […]

Paramount Q1 Profit Rises on Streaming, Studios, Despite TV’s Decline

4 May 2026 at 20:20
Paramount Skydance said first-quarter profit rose despite shortfalls in the company’s largest business –traditional TV — as revenue dips from cable and broadcast were offset by growth in movie and TV production as well as subscriptions to Paramount+. In a letter to shareholders Monday, the owner of CBS, Comedy Central and the Paramount movie studio […]

Paramount Faces Suit From Streaming Subscribers Seeking to Block Warner Bros. Deal

1 May 2026 at 03:37
A handful of streaming subscribers filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. The plaintiffs — three current Paramount+ subscribers and two prospective subscribers — allege that they face increased prices and reduced viewing options as a result of the transaction. Paramount expects to close the […]

Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Will Be 38.5% Owned by Middle Eastern Funds Following Close: Filing

27 April 2026 at 21:19
Paramount Skydance said the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery will be 49.5% owned by foreign investors, with about 38.5% of the equity in the new company held by a trio of Middle Eastern funds. In a filing Monday with the FCC, Paramount said Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will have a 15.1% equity stake; the United […]

Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. after fiery Netflix battle

23 April 2026 at 16:44
🚢 Plus: Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ mine-laying boats {beacon} Happy Thursday. Did you miss the first drop of Olympic tickets? Well, the lottery just opened for the second ticket drop! Does anyone have any tips for how to get women’s gymnastics tickets? 🤞   In today's issue: Warner Bros. Discovery votes to...

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