Skydance aims to reduce its $79 billion debt following the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by targeting $6 billion in synergies and mid-single-digit revenue growth.
Paramount has finalized a $111 billion merger with Warner to form a new media giant, Skydance, which will carry $80 billion in debt and operate under the control of the Ellison family.
Amazon Prime Video has signed a six-year deal to become the exclusive global broadcaster for the Emmy Awards, ending the traditional rotation among major US television networks.
Streaming industry consolidation, exemplified by Disney's acquisition of Fubo and planned mergers between major media giants, is making it increasingly difficult for consumers to boycott specific companies.
National Media Group has signed an exclusive three-year production deal with Russian Code to develop comedy series for the STS channel and Wink streaming platform starting in 2027.
Paramount has agreed to strict film production quotas and investment requirements to resolve legal challenges against its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Rutube reported a 10.7% increase in total viewing time during the summer of 2026, driven by consistent growth in monthly engagement and daily user activity.
Paramount Skydance has settled legal disputes with state attorneys and the Writers Guild, clearing the path for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
California and a coalition of states have settled their antitrust lawsuit against the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, allowing the deal to proceed under new behavioral conditions.
Streaming platforms are increasingly adopting business models and interface designs that mirror traditional cable television as the market matures.
Streaming service prices have risen by nearly 70% over four years, narrowing the cost gap between digital platforms and traditional cable TV.
