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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.
Mike Judge lets Paramount know he wants the rights to Beavis And Butt-Head back
It's been nearly 35 years since Beavis and Butt-Head made their MTV debut, opening an opportunity for Judge to get the U.S. rights to the characters back.
‘Beavis And Butt-Head’: Mike Judge Moves To Reclaim U.S. Rights From Paramount
David Ellison may have another Paramount rights headache on his hands, and this one involves two of the company’s most recognizable animated idiots.
Christine Boylan Strikes First-Look Deal With Paramount TV Studios
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Television Studios is continuing to beef up its roster of television writers and producers.
Mike Judge Is Taking Beavis And Butt-Head Back From Paramount
As David Ellison’s Hollywood takeover continues to hit stumbling blocks, the cult animator has motioned to reclaim his famed nincompoops
Yellowstone and Lioness Games Could Be in Paramount Games' Future
Paramount Game Studios' Shawn Kittelsen says that Yellowstone and other Sheridanverse titles (such as Lioness) are priorities for adaptation.
Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise In ‘Days Of Thunder 2’ At Paramount
Paramount Pictures is really revving its engines on the upcoming Days of Thunder 2 starring Tom Cruise, with Anne Hathaway now set to join Cruise in the sequel.
‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel: Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise, Release Date Set at Paramount
The follow-up to the 1990 racing drama will be released in theaters on June 2, 2028.
Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’ Follow-Up; Paramount Sets Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in the next chapter of “Days of Thunder,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Edinburgh TV Festival Diary: Farewell To The Great City; YouTube Takeover; Channel 4’s Next Content Chief & Paramount Mischief
The final Edinburgh TV Festival is nearly done, and with it decades of history come to an end.
AMC and Other Big Chains Have Endorsed the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, but for Indie Theaters ‘the Devil Is in the Details’
Smaller theaters have less leverage over rates, holds, and repertory titles than their counterparts at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark.
Paramount Primal Developing Film Adaptation Of Nick Cutter Horror Novel ‘The Troop’ From Screenwriter Chris Basler
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Primal, the studio’s new genre label led by J.D.
Jane Fonda steps in to defend Mark Ruffalo from Paramount "smears"
Fonda called Paramount's accusations that Ruffalo was engaging in "antisemitic tropes" an effort to "delegitimize" criticism of the ongoing merger.
Tyler Perry’s ‘Divorced Sistas’ & ‘Zatima’ Among 4 Former BET+ Series Renewed By Paramount+
EXCLUSIVE: Two months after BET+ was folded into Paramount+, with its programming migrating to the larger streamer, four of the former BET+ original series have been renewed by Paramount+.
Rafe Judkins Inks Overall Deal With Paramount Television Studios As Paramount+ Ramps Up Worldbuilding Efforts
Paramount Television Studios has closed an exclusive overall deal with The Wheel of Time creator/showrunner Rafe Judkins to create, develop, and produce original scripted series for the studio.
‘Wheel of Time’ Creator Rafe Judkins Signs Paramount TV Studios Overall Deal
Rafe Judkins has signed an overall deal with Paramount Television Studios, Variety has learned.
Jane Fonda Defends Mark Ruffalo From Paramount’s Antisemitism “Smear”: “We Will Not Stand By”
As Mark Ruffalo is hit with antisemitism accusations over his criticism of the Paramount-WBD merger, Jane Fonda has come out in the actor’s defense.
James Gunn Gives DCU Update Amid Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger & Debunks Batman’s ‘The Brave & The Bold’ Report
James Gunn is clearing up several reports about DC Studios projects amid the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. The merger of the two media companies is at a standstill, but that doesn’t mean that development of superhero franchises at DC is on hold. Answering a fan query on Threads
James Gunn Swats Down Rumor DCU’s Batman Pic ‘The Brave & The Bold’ Having Issues Due To Paramount/WBD Merger: “Project Is No Way On Hold”
There had been some rumblings online that director Andy Muschietti has told some people that his DCU Batman movie, titled “ The Brave & The Bold ,” is currently placed “on hold” because of the hiccups concerning the Paramount-Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery , but Jame
Iowa and Montana Ask Supreme Court to Block ‘Politicized’ Paramount-Warner Bros. Antitrust Suit Filed by California and 11 Other States
In a long-shot move, two Republican attorneys general are hoping the Supreme Court will step in to stop the antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 Democratic state AGs seeking to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Montana AG Austin
Paramount UK Chief Ben Frow On Legal Battle Over 5 Crime Drama: “We Take Welfare Very Seriously”
Paramount UK content chief Ben Frow has said he has no qualms about scrapping shows to protect contributor welfare amid a legal battle over a collapsed 5 drama series. In an interview at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Frow was asked about Deadline’s story on Tuesday, which revealed t
Haim Saban, Lawrence Bender and Teddy Schwarzman Among Industry Group Accusing Mark Ruffalo of “Antisemitism” in Attack on Paramount Leadership
The group, calling itself The Brigade, also includes Ram Bergman, Matti Leshem, Anthony Bregman, Micah Green and Lynn Harris.
Jane Fonda Slams Paramount For Calling Mark Ruffalo’s Comments ‘Antisemitic’: ‘A Smear to Delegitimize Criticism of the Merger’
Jane Fonda has released a statement in support of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount slammed the four-time Oscar nominee as “antisemitic” for a recent post denouncing Larry Ellison’s ties to Israel and David Ellison’s planned merger with Warner Bros. “Especially as a Jewish American, I
Iowa Attorney General Says She’s Taking California to the Supreme Court Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Lawsuit
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird wrote in an op-ed for The Daily Wire that she is suing California for leading the charge in the lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. “California is once again trying to be the country’s regulator. And once again California is defyin
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."
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 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 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
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
‘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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Everything Coming to HBO Max in September
While the Paramount and Warner Bros. deal continues to sit in legal limbo, HBO Max is chugging along with another strong lineup of new additions in September.
Tom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel to release in 2028, co-starring Anne Hathaway - Motorsport.com
Tom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel to release in 2028, co-starring Anne Hathaway Motorsport.com Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’ Follow-Up; Paramount Sets Release Date (EXCLUSIVE) Variety Tom Cruise announces follow-up film to 'Days of Thunder' ESPN To
Tom Cruise's Next Movie Is Not One You'd Expect
Tom Cruise and Paramount will revive Days of Thunder in 2028, as the pair unveiled a new movie that also stars Anne Hathaway
Jane Schoenbrun Wants To Direct One Of The Upcoming ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’ Remakes
It’s the talk of horror fans this summer: there are not one but two “ A Nightmare On Elm Street ” remakes in development, and it’s a race to see if Paramount or Warner Bros.
The Duffer Brothers Tap Josh Stern As President Of Upside Down Pictures
Matt and Ross Duffer have appointed Josh Stern as president of Upside Down Pictures, the production company under their exclusive deal with Paramount.
Andrea Eastman Dies: ‘Godfather’ Casting Director & Longtime Agent At ICM Was 86
Andrea Eastman, who broke boundaries as a casting director at Paramount in the 1970s and as an agent at ICM, has died, Deadline has confirmed.
Andrea Eastman, Casting Director on ‘The Godfather’ and Former ICM Agent, Dies at 86
As a Paramount exec, she pushed to hire Ali MacGraw for ‘Goodbye, Columbus’ and discovered Jaclyn Smith; later, she managed Sylvester Stallone and repped Barbra Streisand.
MGM Alternative’s Kitty Gambel Joins Skydance Sports
EXCLUSIVE: Skydance Sports has a new SVP of Alternative Unscripted. The Paramount-owned company has hired Kitty Gambel, who was SVP, Unscripted and Alternative TV at Amazon’s MGM Alternative. Gambel joins the company on September 8 and will report to Skydance Sports’ Head of Unsc
Inside UTA’s Bummer Summer: Client Departures, Stalled M&A and Agent Anxiety
Hollywood has been smiling all summer long, and not just because of the box office revival. There’s also silent gratitude for the cloud cover provided by Paramount’s ongoing attempt to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The merger has been sucking the oxygen out of the industry for
John Slattery Joins Cast Of ‘The Best Of Us’
EXCLUSIVE: John Slattery (Mad Men, Spotlight) will star alongside Jeremy Strong in The Best of Us, the upcoming six-episode limited series for Paramount+. From writers Tobias Lindholm and Frank Pugliese, The Best of Us dramatizes a landmark case that reshaped the fight for accoun
‘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