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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.

‘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 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.

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.

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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.

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Paramount Skydance Stock Will Climb or Sink?

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

Paramount’s Warner Bros. bid barrels toward antitrust trial: What to know

Paramount Skydance’s bid to acquire fellow entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has been mired in controversy and drew a lawsuit from critics who argue the deal is bad for the movie-making and media business. As David Ellison, the company’s top executive and an ally o

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 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

Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials

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 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

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

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) & Warner Bros (WBD): Paramount Wants to Settle With 12 States. It’s Also Demanding They Post a $1.9 Billion Bond

The Paramount merger is officially a red vs. blue issue

Attorneys general from Iowa and Montana are going to the Supreme Court to try to stop the antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next

Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is stalled due to an antitrust lawsuit, leaving WBD in limbo during a pivotal moment for media.

Paramount-WBD Antitrust Suit Heads To Supreme Court In Red State Vs. Blue State Showdown Over $111B Merger

UPDATE: Iowa and Montana are going to the Supreme Court to put a halt on antitrust efforts to prevent the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. :This case is about the legal limits on politicized antitrust enforcement by a small handful of states seekin

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

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel in the Works at Paramount The Hollywood Reporter ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel Set Up at Paramount; Kate Hudson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE) Variety How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Is Finally Getting a Sequel 23 Years Later: Find Out Kate Huds

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, 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 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

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

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

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