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								Paramount and Skydance’s Merger May Finally Escape Trump’s Legal Penalty BoxThe $8 billion merger, which remains stuck in regulatory limbo, could see movement with settlement talks picking up and a critical shareholder meeting on Wednesday Pro Available to WrapPRO members Business
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								CBS, Trump Enter ‘Advanced Settlement Negotiations’ in $20 Billion LawsuitThe Texas federal court hearing the case has granted a stay on all proceedings until Thursday 
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								What Tariffs? Nasdaq, S&P 500 Climb to Record Highs as Netflix, Disney Continue Huge RunsDisney and Netflix shares have surged 50% since President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs initially rocked the markets in April 
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								Comcast to Sell Sky Deutschland to Bertelsmann’s RTL GroupThe deal includes $176 million in cash and a “variable consideration” linked to the latter’s stock performance capped at $442 million 
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								National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe on Taking a ‘Platform Agnostic’ Approach Amid Industry ShiftsOffice With a View: The executive also discusses attracting top creative talent, what the brand looks for in storytelling and why Disney’s strategy makes her optimistic about linear’s future Pro Available to WrapPRO members Office With a View
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								Jerry Bruckheimer and Irving Azoff to Headline TheGrill 2025TheWrap’s flagship media and entertainment conference returns Sept. 30 at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles 
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								DirecTV Cuts Cord on Satellite Service in Some MarketsThe nation’s third-largest pay TV provider says it is doing a trial run where select customers can only sign up for its streaming service 
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								Disney and Charter Strike Deal to Add Hulu and Restore Axed Cable Channels to SpectrumThe surprise move restores Disney Jr., Disney XD and more to the channel lineup 
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								DirecTV, Paramount Strike Content Licensing Deal for Skinny Bundle OfferingsThe satellite TV giant is also launching a new $19.99 per month kids-focused bundle 
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								Why a Half-a-Trillion-Dollar Creator Economy Is Just the BeginningAs creators become more entrepreneurial, advertisers look to up their spending next year on digital on the heels of Cannes Lions Pro Available to WrapPRO members Creatorverse
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								Trump-CBS Mediator Proposes $20 Million Settlement in Legal Battle | ReportThe potential settlement would include a $17 million donation to Trump’s presidential foundation or museum 
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								Disney Cuts Staff in Product and Technology DivisionThe entertainment giant’s latest layoffs impact less than 2% of the team led by chief product and technology officer Adam Smith 
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								Netflix Should Invest in High-Value, Short-Form Content and Exclusive Creator Deals, Analyst SaysWells Fargo’s Steve Cahall says move would add subscribers, drive engagement, boost ads and better compete with YouTube and social media 
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								Verizon to Stop Selling New +Play Subscriptions in JulyThe telecommunications giant is shifting focus to its myHome and myPlan offerings 
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								ESPN Renews Media Rights Deal With Premier Lacrosse LeagueThe sports network will also take a minority equity stake in the organization 













