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Jimmy Pitaro Says Disney CEO Succession Process Has ‘Not Changed Anything’ About How He’s Running ESPN
The executive is one of four internal candidates being considered to replace Bob Iger at the end of 2026
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Is Pluto TV for Sale? It Could Be Challenging for Paramount
The free, ad-supported streamer could fit well in Skydance Media’s “tech hybrid” strategy, analysts tell TheWrap
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Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone Say the Secret to Simpson Street Is Making Projects That Are ‘Undeniable’
Office With a View: Even in a “tough market” post-COVID and strikes, the company shines with titles like Hulu’s “UnPrisoned” and Netflix’s “Daughters”
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Warner Bros. Discovery Taps Shauna Spenley as Global Chief Marketing Officer for Direct-to-Consumer Division
The Riot Games executive will replace Patrizio “Pato” Spagnoletto, who is exiting the company later this year
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Plan B Parent Mediawan Takes Majority Stake in Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli’s OUR Films
Launched in 2024, the Rome-based studio is focused on working with established and emerging European, U.S. and international filmmakers across features, documentaries and series
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Kelce Brothers Ink ‘New Heights’ Podcast Deal With Amazon’s Wondery Worth Over $100 Million
Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast hit new heights after Travis’ relationship with Taylor Swift went public
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Paramount Exploring Sale of 12 Local TV Stations | Report
The move comes as co-CEOs Brian Robbins, George Cheeks and Chris McCarthy are considering asset sales as part of a long-term strategic plan
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Edgar Bronfman Jr. Drops Out of Paramount Bidding Process, Leaving Skydance as Winner of Hollywood Studio
High-net worth investors were “spooked” by having to submit financial documents so quickly, one Bronfman insider told TheWrap.
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Russian Oligarchs’ Investments in Elon Musk’s X Raise Questions About Potential Putin Connections
Venture capital investor 8VC is drawing criticism for ties to Denis Aven and Jack Moszkowicz, the sons of Russian oligarchs
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ESPN Restructures Content Division, Elevates Mike McQuade to Sports Production EVP
Rounding out the leadership team is David Roberts, Kaitee Daley, Freddy Rolon, Brian Lockhart, Chris Calcinari and Nick Parsons
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NBA Files Motion to Dismiss WBD Matching Rights Lawsuit
The media giant is suing after the league rejected its proposal to match Amazon’s $1.8 billion per year package of games
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WBD Ramps Up TNT Investment With ‘The Librarians: The Next Chapter,’ CIA Miniseries
The moves come as the media giant took a $9.1 billion write-down on its linear business
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Skydance Calls on Paramount to Stop Negotiating With Edgar Bronfman Jr., Accuses Special Committee of Violating Merger Agreement
The media giant extended its “go-shop” period to Sept. 5 on Wednesday as the former Warner Music Group CEO submitted a revised $6 billion bid
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Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery File to Appeal Venu Sports Antitrust Injunction
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett blocked the launch of Venu on antitrust grounds on Aug. 16
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Paramount Extends Negotiating Window as Edgar Bronfman Jr. Raises Bid to $6 Billion
Under the go-shop provision in Skydance’s $8 billion merger agreement, talks will be extended to Sept. 5
