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Mike Schur: The Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Existential for Writers

"A market ceases to function when competition disappears. And it’s disappearing," contends the comedy writer whose credits include 'Saturday Night Live,' 'The Office,' 'Parks and Recreation', 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and many more.

Melissa Leo's 94-Minute Horror Movie Is Officially Paramount+'s Biggest Streaming Hit

André Øvredal's horror movie Passenger, staring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo, is a hit on Paramount+ despite flopping at the box office.

Read This: The Good Place’s Mike Schur says the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger creates bad place for creatives

A Hollywood Reporter column from the veteran TV creator calls the pending merger "bad for everyone except those at the very top."

California attorney general cancels talks with Paramount, accuses company of leaks - NBC News

California attorney general cancels talks with Paramount, accuses company of leaks NBC News Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it CNBC California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times Rea

Paramount Denies It Leaked Details Ahead Of Talks With AG’s Office, Company “Hopeful” And “Ready To Continue Good Faith Discussions”

David Ellison’s Paramount is publicly denying that it leaked details of upcoming talks with Rob Bonta’s office on its Warner Bros. Discovery deal after the Attorney General canceled a scheduled Monday meeting, accusing the company of “playing games.” “We share AG Bonta’s concerns

Paramount's Near-Perfect Western Crime Thriller that Swept the Oscars Is Officially Free to Watch

The 2007 Coen brothers film No Country for Old Men was cited by Lanterns director James Hawes as an influence. Check out the gritty masterpiece

Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials

Paramount, California AG to meet over possible settlement in $110B Warner Bros Discovery merger lawsuit - Fox Business

Paramount, California AG to meet over possible settlement in $110B Warner Bros Discovery merger lawsuit Fox Business Paramount and State A.G. to Meet Monday to Discuss Settlement of Antitrust Case Variety Exclusive | California Expected to Seek TV Channel Sales From Paramount-War

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 4 Date Announcement Teaser: The Final Season Of The Hit Horror Series Premieres On Paramount+ On November 20

It’s official: “ Yellowjackets ” returns to Paramount+ for its fourth and final season on November 20, and there’s a new teaser to drum up hype for the last batch of episodes. READ MORE: Sophie Thatcher On ‘Her Private Hell,’ Leaving ‘Yellowjackets’ Behind, Moving Beyond “Spoon-F

Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount For Calling Him “Antisemitic” Over Merger Criticism: “Appalling And Fundamentally Dishonest”

As things continue to get ugly around the proposed merger, Mark Ruffalo has called out Paramount for calling him “antisemitic” over his criticism of the Warner Bros acquisition. On Saturday, the 4x Oscar nominee clarified his views “should never be interpreted as hostility toward

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Cancels Planned Paramount Merger Meeting Over ‘Lack of Good Faith’

In a statement issued to the New York Times, Bonta accused Paramount of leaking details of a meeting the parties held last week.

California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing 'lack of good faith'

California AG Rob Bonta was scheduled to meet with Paramount representatives on Monday, he said, but canceled the meeting.

Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it

An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.

Mark Ruffalo slams Paramount's "fundamentally dishonest" antisemitism accusations

Writing that "critical and necessary dialogue" is "dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel," Ruffalo escalated his conflict with David Ellison's studio.

Paramount can meet with California attorney general when it "stops playing games"

California's Rob Bonta canceled planned settlement talks over the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger after accusing the corporation of operating in bad faith.

Paramount seeks even more ways To Lose A Guy In 10 Days

Kate Hudson will produce a sequel to one of her and Matthew McConaughey's most instructive romantic comedies.

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel in the Works at Paramount - The Hollywood Reporter

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Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it - CNBC

Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it CNBC California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times California cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros deal Reuters Readers respond: Lawsuit

California AG Calls Off Paramount-Warner Bros. Meeting, Accusing Company of “Playing Games” - The Hollywood Reporter

California AG Calls Off Paramount-Warner Bros. Meeting, Accusing Company of “Playing Games” The Hollywood Reporter Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it CNBC California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger

Paramount Developing ‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’ Sequel With Producer Kate Hudson

Paramount Pictures is in early development on a sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the beloved rom-com starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, a source close to the project confirms to Deadline. Hudson is producing alongside Stacey Sher. We’re told the intention is for

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel Set Up at Paramount; Kate Hudson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)

A “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” sequel is in the works at Paramount, with original star Kate Hudson attached to produce the project, Variety can report exclusively. Development on the sequel is in early stages, with the cast and several key creative roles yet to be selected, acc

Paramount, California attorney general scrap meeting over merger legal battle

Officials at Paramount and California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s (D) office canceled a meeting set for Monday as tensions hold between the two sides over a planned mega-merger the media conglomerate is pursing with Warner Bros. Discovery. In a statement on Monday, Bonta accused

Paramount Says It Did Not Leak Discussions With California’s Attorney General to the Press

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance released a statement Monday after California attorney general Rob Bonta abruptly canceled the two sides’ planned meeting, alleging Paramount had leaked confidential discussions about the Warner Bros. Discovery case. “We share AG Bonta’s concerns

Paramount accuses Mark Ruffalo of "antisemitic" rhetoric about its ties to Oracle and Israel

The war of words between David Ellison's Paramount and the actors criticizing both its merger efforts, and the conduct of its financial backers, is heating up.

A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one

Paramount's proposed merger with WBD is delayed while an antitrust lawsuit plays out. The holdup could mean a freeze across the media industry.

California AG Calls Off Paramount-Warner Bros. Meeting, Accusing Company of “Playing Games”

"Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these discussions, demonstrating a lack of good faith," says Rob Bonta.

California AG Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over WBD Deal - Variety

California AG Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over WBD Deal Variety California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times California AG cancels Paramount settlement meeting Axios Bonta Cancels Paramount Settlement Meeting; CA AG Accuses Ellison Of

California Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled planned settlement talks with Paramount over the state’s lawsuit seeking to block David Ellison’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing Paramount of acting in bad faith, according to The New York T

Bonta Cancels Paramount Settlement Meeting; CA AG Accuses Ellison Of “Playing Games” In WBD Merger Talks

There will be no settlement talks meeting Monday between Paramount and a coalition of state Attorneys General after all. California AG Rob Bonta cancelled the scheduled sit-down late Sunday after reports of an August 21 meeting with the David Ellison-led company oozed out. More g

Paramount & AGs Settlement Meeting Monday More Show Than Substance As Cable Channel Sell-Offs & Curbing Ellison’s Power Put On The Table

EXCLUSIVE: A meeting Monday between Paramount brass and state Attorneys General over sussing out settlement talks between the parties in David Ellison’s contested $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has turned into a “game of PR chicken,” an industry insider says. “

Simon Wiesenthal Center CEO Calls Out Mark Ruffalo’s Paramount Remarks: “Obsession and Demonization”

Paramount has already clapped back at the Marvel actor, calling his anti-merger comments "antisemitic."

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Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports

Mark Ruffalo hits back after Paramount said his merger criticism was “anti-Semitic”: “Appalling and fundamentally dishonest”

"My views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect" The post Mark Ruffalo hits back after Paramount said his merger criticism was “anti-Semitic”: “Appalling and fundamentally di

Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit

Paramount and the California A.G. office are set to meet Monday to discuss a settlement of the antitrust lawsuit over Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

Mark Ruffalo Rejects Paramount’s Claim His Anti-Merger Comments Were “Antisemitic”: “My Views Should Never Be Interpreted as Hostility Toward Jewish People”

The actor and staunch opponent to the David Ellison-led studio's $111 billion deal for Warner Bros. recently took aim at Ellison's father Larry Ellison and his company Oracle's ties to the Israeli military.

Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood

The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his operations out of Californ

Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’

Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount after the company slammed the actor as “antisemitic” for accusing David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dish

‘The Madison’s Elle Chapman Signs With UTA

Elle Chapman, who stars in Paramount+’s family drama The Madison, has new representation. The actor has signed with UTA in all areas. It comes five months after the launch of the Taylor Sheridan series, which became the Yellowstone co-creator’s biggest series launch ever. Chapman

Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Added to San Sebastián Lineup

Paramount Pictures’ “The Heart of the Beast,” starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, has been added to San Sebastián Film Festival’s lineup, screening out of competition in its Official Selection. Both Pitt and Ayer will attend San Sebastián to present the film, the Spani

San Sebastián Adds David Ayer’s ‘Heart Of The Beast’ Starring Brad Pitt To Lineup

David Ayer’s latest, Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt, has been added to the official lineup at this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival. Heart of the Beast will screen out of competition, with both Ayer and Pitt in attendance. The film, from Paramount, follows Pitt as a Spe

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ Idea From TV Writer’s Pitch

In the suit, Lauren J. Salkin claims the Paramount hit features a number of striking similarities to her proposed show 'Sovereign Nation.'

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit

Writer Lauren J. Salkin has accused Taylor Sheridan of stealing his marquee series “Yellowstone” from her 2016 pitch in a lawsuit filed on Friday. 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment are also listed as defendants. Reps for Sheridan, 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate

‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’ Sequel In Development With Kate Hudson & Matthew McConaughey Approached To Return

More than two decades later, Paramount is finally trying to reunite Andie Anderson and Benjamin Barry. A sequel to “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is in early development, with original stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey approached about returning, according to Variety. A s

Netflix Posts $2.8B Revenues In UK To Overtake ITV For First Time

Netflix just hit a major milestone in the UK. The global streamer has posted £2.06B ($2.81B) revenues for full-year 2025, meaning it generated more cash than the country’s leading commercial broadcaster, ITV, and is well ahead of smaller PSB rivals Channel 4 (£1B) and Paramount-o

Simon Wiesenthal Center CEO Calls Out Mark Ruffalo For “Antisemitism” & “Demonization”

Just hours after Mark Ruffalo responded to Paramount’s accusations of antisemitism, the CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a statement to Deadline on the subject. “Words matter, and so does the willingness to draw a line when legitimate debate gives way to antisemitic trop