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business5 months ago•3 min saved

FCC Approves Paramount and Skydance Merger Amid Regulatory and Political Developments

Paramount Global Co-CEO Chris McCarthy is set to leave the company following the FCC's approval of the Skydance Media merger, with the deal expected to close soon. McCarthy, who oversaw Showtime, MTV Entertainment, and Paramount Media Networks, will depart as part of the leadership restructuring post-merger, which will see David Ellison of Skydance become CEO of the new entity, Paramount Skydance Corp. The future leadership of Paramount's streaming division remains uncertain.

via Variety|

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business5 months ago•3 min saved

Paramount's $8 Billion Skydance Merger Approved by FCC

Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy is set to leave the company after the completion of its acquisition by Skydance, which has received FCC approval. McCarthy, a 22-year veteran, will depart following the merger, with leadership changes expected. He played a key role in Paramount's recent strategic initiatives, including streaming growth and major talent deals.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Showtime cancels "Ziwe" after two seasons, orders new comedy "Seasoned" starring Mandy Patinkin.

Showtime has canceled the late-night comedy show, Ziwe, after two seasons. Creator Ziwe Fumudoh rose to fame during the pandemic for her hot-button Q&As with previously "canceled" celebrities. Showtime is focusing on new programming in the thread of "franchises, diverse cultures, and antiheroes" under Chris McCarthy's purview. With the cancellation of Ziwe, Showtime is officially out of the late-night space and is instead hoping to capitalize on the cinematic universe phase of programming with spinoffs of Billions, Dexter, and Yellowjackets.

via The A.V. Club|

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