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Paramount just canceled the ATLA RPG -- yeah that big-budget open-world action RPG set thousands of years before the original series with a brand-new Avatar got the axe before it even left early pre-production after Saber Interactive poured years into it. The Skydance merger suits apparently looked at the project, shrugged, and killed it dead while Iroh voice actor Greg Baldwin straight-up called the execs "straight up evil" for flushing another Avatar project down the toilet -- because nothing says "we respect the lore" like hyping a game at announcements and then ghosting fans two years later with zero explanation. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #News #Podcast #FYP #Shorts #ATLARPG #AvatarRPG #ATLA #AvatarTheLastAirbender #AvatarGameCanceled #ParamountGames #SaberInteractive #RPGFail #AvatarDrama Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Em julho de 2025, Stephen Colbert anunciou que a “CBS” ia acabar com o “The Late Show”: não apenas trocar de apresentador, mas eliminar o formato da grelha de programas. O late-night foi de Dave Letterman durante vinte e dois anos e chegou ao fim a 21 de maio, com Colbert ao comando há quase onze. Para a história fica um desfecho atribulado: o humorista tornou-se um dos mais ativos críticos de Donald Trump. A “CBS” decidiu cancelar o programa numa altura em que precisava da aprovação do presidente norte-americano para um negócio importante. Surgiram notícias de que o “The Late Show” perdia 40 milhões de dólares por ano, mas Colbert contesta esses números e as audiências mostram que era o late-night show mais visto do país. No Humor À Primeira Vista, Gustavo Carvalho foi tentar perceber o que é ou não verdade e se o fim da linha para Colbert pode ser apenas o início do fim de vários late-night shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, with weeks to go, can Skydance and the Ellisons close the deal on their Warner Bros.-Discovery purchase? Nielsen Ratings Show Notes Senate Democrats Warn FCC Over Foreign Influence In Paramount-WBD Deal Paramount Hopes to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger as Early as July | Report Paramount's Junk-Status Credit Rating to Be Downgraded Further Following Warner Bros. Merger to Reflect ‘Major Ongoing Uncertainties,' S&P Global Says Paramount's Warner Bros. Deal Endangers Hollywood's Fragile Ecosystem Paramount Assembles Legal Team to Defend Warner Bros. Deal Nexstar Fires Back In Tegna Merger Lawsuit, Asking Appeals Court To Expedite Process What We've Been Doing Gary The Punisher: One Last Kill Battlestar Galactica

Friends,Sorry for being a bit late this morning. Today Michael and I take a deep dive into Trump's corruption — beginning with CBS's merger deal with Skydance that was conditioned, in part, on its canceling Stephen Colbert's show (which is why I'm wearing a T-shirt I got when I appeared on Colbert's “The Late Show”). We then examine whether Jeff Bezos — the fourth-richest person in the world — is a knave or a fool for going on network television claiming that the richest 1 percent of Americans pay 40 percent of all taxes (a Trump-like lie). And, as long as we're talking about rogues and corruption, we look at Trump's Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's $1.8 billion Trump slush fund and immunity from all future IRS audits — and its political fallout. All that and more on today's Coffee Klatch. So pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and join in the discussion. (Heather will be back next Saturday.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertreich.substack.com/subscribe

When CBS canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - the #1, Emmy-winning show in late night - they called it "purely a financial decision." Chris Marine isn't so sure. In this special Fireside episode, the Campfire founder and CEO traces the story most coverage skips: how your attention becomes advertising dollars, how those dollars decide what gets made and what gets killed, and why the cancellation of one late-night show is really a signal about media consolidation, press freedom, and power.Drawing on his time in a newsroom, on the buy side, and on the sell side of media, Chris connects the dots between the $16M Paramount settlement, the Skydance merger, the Jimmy Kimmel boycott, the rise of retail-media giants like Amazon and Walmart, and the research on what happens to communities when journalism disappears. It's part tribute, part wake-up call, and an honest look at the power you hold every time you choose where to point your eyes.This one's personal. Pull up a seat by the fire.Enjoying this content? Text us your thoughts! (if you want a response please include an email address in your text)Learn more about Campfire ConsultingVisit the Responsibly Different™ Shop where 50% of all profits go back to nonprofit organizations. Wear your spark on your sleeve.

Johnny Mac covers the final episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” revisiting Colbert's July announcement that the season would be the last and questioning CBS's claim that the cancellation was purely financial amid Paramount's merger with Skydance and its $16 million settlement with Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview. It cites reports the show loses $40 million annually and argues CBS could have tried budget changes instead of cancellation. Using excerpts from an April Hollywood Reporter interview, Colbert recounts how he learned the news, discusses the $40 million figure, the collapsing broadcast model, and the possibility of mixed motives, and says he focused on finishing the show with jokes rather than anger. The host also speculates about a Taylor Tomlinson timeline, notes Colbert has been approached about future work, includes an Obama exchange about Colbert running for president, and mentions Kimmel and Fallon airing reruns in solidarity while The Washington Post reflects on late night's polarization in the Trump era. 00:24 Why CBS Canceled01:20 Colbert Learns News02:29 Money Model Debate03:12 Two Things True03:42 Tomlinson Timeline Theory05:57 Life After Late Night07:12 Ending On His Terms08:10 Colbert For President09:15 Late Night Solidarity09:33 Big Tent Era Ends10:13 Trump Changed Late Night10:53 Letterman Comparison11:45 Closing ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Mister Genta in diretta dallo studio di Radio 24 al Festival dell'Economia di Trento insieme ad Andrea Nardelli, ad dell'Aquila Basket Trento che ieri ha vinto gara-2 dei playoff contro la Virtus Bologna. Si parlerà di basket, avrete capito, ma anche di calcio con Mino Taveri di Sport Mediaset con l'Arsenal campione della Premier League dopo 22 anni dall'ultimo titolo.L’Avv. Felice Raimondo è stato il primo, qualche settimana fa, a ipotizzare l’entrata, nella proprietà del Milan di Skydance, società americana di Larry e David Ellison. Carlo Pellegatti interroga l'avvocato su futuri possibili scenari rossoneri.

Un nouveau film Netflix, et cette fois il est créé par Skydance ! C'est notre premier film Skydance ouaiiis, donc on va découvrir l'histoire du studio ! Qu'on... aime pas trop. Pas l'histoire, pas non plus le film (enfin ça on va voir... ?), mais le studio, parce qu'il est quand même un peu problématique sur les bords. MAIS BON, même si on en parle, on parle aussi du film, c'est LUI le sujet du podcast. Une loutre mais-pas-trop, un piaf-admettons, ils vont voir leurs corps changer (rien à voir avec la puberté) et apprendre plein de choses sur le vivre ensemble. Mais à la fin, c'est du FLAN ou c'est pas du FLAN ? 10:10 Salut mon spot'13:23 L'actu vite démoulée21:43 Le contexte42:47 Le débat1:25:53 Les critiques1:38:08 Le futur Découvrez toute l'association Élabète ! Pensez à nous soutenir avec des commentaires ou des étoiles sur les applis, voire même avec un peu de sous sur Patreon ! MERCI aux gens qui nous soutiennent où que ce soit !

Paramount-Warner Brother merger, IMF-World Bank spring meetings in DC, Skydance, Big Tech, David Ellison, Larry Ellison, the current state of the merger, Corey Booker's Congressional hearing on the merger, Saudi-UAE support behind Paramount's bid, Block the Merger Campaign, Committee for the First Amendment, Jane Fonda, Netflix, is Netflix sponsoring Block the Merger?, Button/Pingate, the state of the documentary industry, the Ticketmaster lawsuit as a model for stopping the merger, is there a deliberate effort to consolidate the entertainment industry?, AI, how AI is upending the entertainment industry, the long term consequences of AI on the film/TV industry, China's film industry, is the US trying to reconfigure it's film industry in line with China's?, US soft power, foreign aid, Belt and Road Initiative, the US remodeling its foreign aid after China's Belt and Road Initiate, Hollywood as a form of US soft power, is the US reconfiguring Hollywood like it is foreign aid for the Great Power struggle?, free speech, propagandaMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's MadTech Daily we cover WBD shareholders approving the Paramount–Skydance merger, WPP restructuring its commerce capabilities, and PayPal targeting streaming TV ads.

Dave is joined by Matt for Geektown Radio Episode 494, and this week's show is led by chat about horror film Undertone, relationship drama The Drama, Canadian crime series The Murder Line, and a return to Gilead in The Testaments.Matt kicks things off with three film reviews. First up is Undertone, an audio-led horror built around a creepy podcast mystery, which nails a lot of its atmosphere and sound design before losing its footing a bit in the final stretch. Then there is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which Matt found colourful but paper thin, before finishing strongly with The Drama, starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, which he thought was one of the best films he has seen this year.On the TV side, Matt also checks in with Daredevil: Born Again, which now feels far more confident and focused than it did at the start, plus more blood-soaked superhero chaos from Invincible as the Viltrumite story keeps escalating.On Dave's side, he dives into the final season of Hacks, takes a look at ITVX crime drama The Murder Line starring Stephen Amell and Minnie Driver, and starts The Testaments, the follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale, which shifts the focus to a younger generation still living under Gilead's shadow.There is also a gaming detour into Starfield, which Dave has returned to following its major Free Lanes update, plus a quick mention of this week's Geekstorians episode on Doctor Who and the Wilderness Years.In the news section, they cover cancellations for Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Copenhagen Test, plus renewals for Young Sherlock, Law & Order: SVU, The 'Burbs, The Madison, Maigret and Father Brown. There is also UK air date news for St. Denis Medical and Clarkson's Farm, and a look at new BBC sci-fi drama Sutherland starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Stuart Martin and Iain De Caestecker.They also dig into the latest Skydance, Paramount and CBS upfront announcements, including vampire comedy Eternally Yours, legal drama Cupertino, mystery procedural Einstein, and Flint, a cop drama starring Matt LeBlanc as a detective trying to get himself fired.Plus, they round up what is coming to TV next week, including Criminal Record Season 2, Saint Pierre, Stranger Things: Tales From '85, Half Man, The Cage and Secret Service.Listen now for film reviews, TV news, sci-fi updates, gaming chat and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and geeky nonsense.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nickelodeon Animation just got rolled into CBS Studios -- Paramount's post-Skydance housecleaning turned the once-independent animation powerhouse behind SpongeBob, Avatar, and Rugrats into nothing more than a branded label under CBS, with longtime CBS exec Alec Botnick now running the whole show while the old guard gets shuffled off to consulting gigs. Yeah after years of pretending Nick was still the wild creative playground for kids' TV, the corporate suits decided "scale and synergy" beats letting animators actually cook -- so now every new episode of your childhood nostalgia machine routes straight through the CBS machine while the era of standalone Nick originals quietly dies in a boardroom memo. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #News #Podcast #FYP #Shorts #Nickelodeon #CBSStudios #NickelodeonAnimation #ParamountRestructuring #NickelodeonCBS #AnimationNews #SpongeBobFuture #KidsTVDrama Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's MadTech Daily covers Claude's paid user growth surging, AdGreen's findings on how changes to advertising production could slash emissions by nearly a third while generating huge financial savings, and WBD setting a date next month for shareholders to vote on a $111bn Paramount–Skydance takeover.

What We're Drinking: Jessica: Rúakh Wines out of Paso Robles, specifically the "Somos Cafe de Olla" red blend (56% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Verdot). Owned by Sam Esquivel, a San Diego native whose interview episode drops the first Wednesday of May. Jessica Yañez and her partner in crime Erika Sanchez are back with a full glass of wine and a whole month's worth of chisme to spill. From heartbreaking headlines hitting close to home, to Hollywood takeovers, to what happened at the Oscars, to the state of your wallet right now, the March Chisme episode covers the news, the nostalgia, and the nunca-ending commentary that lives rent-free in our heads. Erika came prepared. Jessica came with feelings. Together, they gave you everything. This one hit differently. Jessica and Erika unpack the New York Times five-year investigation revealing sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, including a statement from civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who says she was assaulted by him and that he fathered two of her children. The conversation goes deeper into the systemic silence women are expected to maintain "for the greater good," the question of how to separate a man from a movement, and why being down for a cause should never mean putting all your faith in one person. Jessica and Erika watched it so you'd know what to expect, and they had very strong reactions. This Louis Theroux documentary on Netflix explores online influencers redefining masculinity and their influence on young men. Erika wanted to turn it off. Jessica wanted to send the link to every young man she loves. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners and the crowd's reaction said everything. Jessica and Erika talk about what makes him so different from the rest, including the detail work he put into playing three distinct characters, and the fact that after the ceremony he went to In-N-Out. Alone. Without an entourage. Taking pictures with fans. If you've been confused about who owns what in Hollywood right now, Jessica breaks it all the way down. From Viacom to Paramount to CBS, from Discovery tanking HBO Max to the Ellison family (Oracle money, Trump ties) acquiring Paramount through Skydance, and now going after Warner Brothers and CNN, the consolidation of media power is moving fast. The implications for diverse voices, independent journalism, and your streaming bill are real. They also talk about the Murdoch family documentary, why Succession was more literal than anyone realized, and how the media we consume is being shaped by a handful of very wealthy, very politically connected people. Week three of the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz is blocked, cargo ships can't move gas, and Jessica paid $65.50 to fill her tank at Costco. Erika called her mom crying. They talk about how presidents don't typically drive gas prices, but intentionally starting a war and bombing oil fields is a different story. And if you think groceries are expensive now, they say: just wait. Transportation costs go up, everything goes up. The math is not mathing. A viral video of a voter admitting she's voted for Trump three times and calling herself an idiot sparked a whole conversation about what it means to not care until something affects you personally. Jessica has Trump-supporting cousins she loves, and she is absolutely worried about what happens if they get pulled over by ICE. She is not holding back on this one. Jessica has been watching it. Erika has not (yet). They talk about the Kennedy mystique, why the Camelot era still holds such power, what it must have felt like for Carolyn Bessette to go from private person to one of the most famous women in the world overnight, and how the 90s paparazzi era made that kind of life nearly impossible. Also: Ryan Murphy said something messy to Jack Schlossberg (JFK's nephew, now running for a House seat in New York), and the girls are not impressed. The good news we needed. Gap's recent ad revival started as a quiet response to the Sidney Sweeney moment and has grown into something genuinely culturally relevant. The Young Miko campaign. The 90s nostalgia. The khaki swing ad. The Madonna x Missy Elliott "All About the Jeans" era. Jessica and Erika reminisced, agreed that Gap is doing something right, and acknowledged they are no longer the target demographic, but they felt it anyway. A month of a lot. Heavy and real and also sometimes really, really funny. That's the March Chisme energy. Thank you for being here for all of it.

Ralph welcomes international human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber to discuss the U.S. and Israel's illegal war on Iran. Then, Ralph speaks to investigative reporter David Cay Johnston about the finances of Donald Trump.Craig Mokhiber is an international human rights lawyer and activist, and a former senior United Nations human rights official. A human rights activist in the 1980s, he would go on to serve for more than three decades at the United Nations, with postings in Switzerland, Palestine, Afghanistan, and UN Headquarters in New York. In October of 2023, he left the United Nations, penning a widely read letter criticizing the UN's human rights failures in the Middle East, warning of unfolding genocide in Gaza, and calling for a new approach to Palestine and Israel based on international law, human rights, and equality.Anyone who pays attention knows that Iran wasn't attacked because it has nuclear weapons. It was attacked because it doesn't have nuclear weapons, and was therefore viewed by Israel and the U.S. as being a state that could be overcome militarily. But what really is, I think, most telling about this is the hypocrisy of the claims, because the only party in the region that has stockpiles of nuclear weapons (which are entirely undeclared and unsupervised) is the Israeli regime, not the Iranian. And the Israeli regime was joined in attacking Iran by another nuclear power—the United States.Craig MokhiberIsrael (which has attacked the United Nations throughout its entire life and declared that the United Nations is an anti-Semitic terror organization) fights like hell to stay in the United Nations, pays its dues every year to make sure that it stays in…and renews its treaty obligations as a member of the United Nations (that, of course, it violates with impunity). So it's very funny that Israel calls the UN an anti-Semitic terror organization, yet it insists on being a member and paying its dues to fund that so-called anti-Semitic terror organization.Craig MokhiberI don't think that putting Iran in an existential crisis is the best way to tell them you don't need nuclear weapons. I think stopping attacking them, their economy, their currency, their scientists, their political leaders, their military personnel, their civilians, their girls' schools—if you want a country to believe that it doesn't need to arm itself, this is not the way to go about it.Craig MokhiberDavid Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter, specialist in economics and tax issues, and a professor of practice teaching law, public policy, and journalism at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the author of several books, including The Making of Donald Trump and It's Even Worse Than You Think: What The Trump Administration Is Doing To America. He is also the co-founder of DCReport, a nonprofit news service that reports what the President and Congress DO, not what they SAY.Convicting Donald Trump of tax fraud would be very easy. You establish these corporations [reporting major losses] don't exist. You establish that he took tax losses from these multiple corporations (in all, about 60 entries over the six years of tax returns). And there's no defense for that. It's flat-out fraud. It's blatant fraud. So Trump has gotten away with this because we don't seriously treat high-level tax fraud in this country.David Cay JohnstonNews 3/20/26* Our top story this week concerns a new study titled “Inequality, not regulation, drives America's housing affordability crisis.” As summarized in Hell Gate, this study demonstrates that the precipitous rise in rent prices are not primarily the result of insufficient housing supply or of vacancy rates. Moreover, contrary to the claims of the so-called Abundance movement, reducing regulations to spur new construction is unlikely to create significantly more housing. Even if it did, that would probably fail to bring down rents, because the real cause of the rental spike is “Steep national inequality.” So, what can be done to bring down rents? Maximilian Buchholz, the lead author of the study, puts it bluntly in this interview: “rent control, tenant protection policies like just cause eviction, and income supports for people toward the bottom.” Simply put, the best policies to lower rents are policies that lower rents. This has been demonstrated time and time again in different policy areas, yet on the whole, Democrats still seem to prefer byzantine policy formulae instead of straightforward policy solutions to the glaring issues facing the American people. * Speaking of rising costs, Washingtonian magazine is out with a new story on the Washington Post hiking prices for subscribers. Yet apparently not all subscribers are created equal. According to this story, these increases are accompanied by a simple yet insidious message: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.” This is the latest deployment of what has become known as algorithmic – or “surveillance” – pricing. This piece notes other examples of surveillance pricing, ranging from the Princeton Review charging more for the same SAT tutoring package in areas with higher Asian populations (they called it the “tiger mom tax”) to Amazon charging local school districts vastly different prices for the same supplies. However, this new policy from the Post is especially brazen given the straits the paper has recently found itself in, declining by a million subscribers between 2021 and 2026 and hemorrhaging key reporters to a new rival paper sponsored by Robert Albritton, including Dana Milbank, Jeff Stein, Paul Kane and Paige Cunningham, among others, per the Hill.* In more media news, Variety reports that ratings for CBS Evening News are cratering, falling back to where executives at the news division behind the show “hoped never to return.” The nightly news program, anchored by Tony Dokoupil, has fallen below 4 million viewers; when the previous iteration of the program anchored by Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson fell to this nadir, Paramount Skydance pulled the plug. While this is perhaps just a symptom of the collapse of cable news, Variety notes that ABC's “World News Tonight,” averaged nearly 8 and a half million viewers and “NBC Nightly News” scored just over 6 and half million. Dokoupil did score a slight uptick in viewership when he took over the Evening News, but that seems to have been nothing more than a flash in the pan. This pathetic showing seems to confirm what seemed obvious all along: there is simply little audience for the editorial viewpoint espoused by CBS's new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.* The bad news for Bari doesn't end there, either. According to the Wrap, the new chief is locked in contentious negotiations with the unionized staff of CBS, specifically the 60-person unit behind the network's streaming service, “CBS News 24/7.” These workers staged a 24 hour walkout earlier this week. Their grievances include everything from new grueling 12-hour weekend shifts – despite no weekend-specific live programming – as well as CBS News' reported plans to lay off 15% of staff. CBS News already laid off roughly 100 people in October after Paramount merged with Skydance and many believe more layoffs will come if the merger with CNN, which is not unionized, goes through as part of the Paramount Warner Bros. deal.* In other news, a recent study reveals a fascinating disconnect between the self-description of Democrats and their policy preferences. The study, conducted on behalf of the New Republic by Embold Research, gave respondents five choices to describe their ideology: conservative, moderate, moderate-to-liberal, liberal, and progressive. Only 12% identified as moderate, but another 21% called themselves moderate-to-liberal. Yet, among this combined group, approximately 70% said Democrats are “too timid” on taxing the rich and corporations, and cracking down on corporate criminals. Fewer than 5% of moderates said Democrats are “too aggressive” on these issues. In a word, even the moderates among the Democratic base think the party should take a more strident economic populist line. This tracks with polling conducted during the Texas Democratic Senate primary which found that 47% of voters who identified as socialists also identified as moderates.* Our next several stories this week have to do with the intersection of foreign policy and energy. The AP reports that on Tuesday, Cuba reconnected its energy grid following a 29-hour long nationwide blackout. This story notes that this reconnection will only provide scant and temporary relief, because not enough power is being generated. The energy crisis in Cuba has gotten progressively worse since the beginning of the year, as the new government in Venezuela and the newly reinforced sanctions regime have both served to cut off the island from energy imports. That said, cracks in this blockade are beginning to form. Bloomberg reports that a “tanker carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude is expected to arrive in Cuba by the end of the month,” and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her administration is “looking into different possibilities” to resume fuel shipments to Cuba as well. Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico is “sovereign” and able to “have trade agreements with any country in the world,” per the Latin Times. The U.S. government has already eased sanctions on Russian oil sales to India, but has now announced that they will not allow the Russians to send oil to Cuba, per Bloomberg. As the ship is already on its way, it is an open question of how far the U.S. will go to prevent Russia from sending lifesaving resources to the country that has held out against American pressure for so long.* Next, a stunning story in the Wall Street Journal documents how the Trump administration settled on their final course of action in Venezuela. According to this piece, the Central Intelligence Agency consulted former Chevron executive Ali Moshiri, described as the oil company's man in “Man in Venezuela—and a CIA Informant.” Apparently, Moshiri warned that if the U.S. government tried to oust the Chavista government of Nicolás Maduro and install María Corina Machado and her exile comrades in its place, the country would turn into “another quagmire like Iraq.” Moshiri specifically warned that Machado did not have the support of the country's security services or control of its oil infrastructure. For their part, Chevron issued a statement claiming that “between spring of 2025 and the removal of Maduro, Chevron did not authorize anyone working for, or on behalf of, the company to engage with the CIA related to Venezuela's leadership, including assessments of government officials or opposition leaders.” Moshiri, formally left Chevron in 2017 and ended his consulting relationship with the company in 2024. Unlike many other oil companies, Chevron maintained a presence in Venezuela over the years, positioning the company to benefit most from the new extraction political environment under the leadership of upjumped Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.* Meanwhile, a story from NOTUS highlights why this kind of outside advice is likely more heeded than ever in the halls of power: the publication reports that six months ago, the State Department under the leadership of Secretary Marco Rubio, fired its in-house oil and gas experts, including laying off staff who “would have been responsible for gaming out possible scenarios if the Strait of Hormuz was closed” and “staffers with close professional relationships at oil and gas companies in the Middle East and experts tasked with maintaining diplomatic contacts at foreign energy bureaus.” This is a final nail in the coffin for the misguided logic of Elon Musk's DOGE initiative and serves as a crystal clear example of why it is so dangerous to purge experts with significant institutional knowledge from the federal bureaucracy.* Another consequence of this lack of diplomatic expertise is the ultimate cost to the taxpayer – $200 billion in additional Pentagon funding, to be exact, per CNBC. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, defending the request in typically childish terms, said “It takes money to kill bad guys.” In similarly childish terms, President Trump, asked why the Pentagon is seeking so much money, said, “We're asking for a lot of reasons,” and while he told a reporter he would not send U.S. troops to the region, he added, “If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you.” Beyond the flippant attitude towards the immense sums of taxpayer money they are requesting from Congress, to say nothing of the cost in American and Iranian lives, the American people would do well to remember how casually the political class treats $200 billion when it is to be spent on war instead of social programs. All this as gas prices spike, with price increases rippling out to all other consumer goods.* Finally, the BBC reports a Belgian court has ruled that a former diplomat, Etienne Davignon, can stand trial in connection with the 1961 killing of Congo's first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba. Davignon, 93, is the “only surviving member of the 10 Belgians accused in a criminal case brought by Lumumba's family in 2011.” At the time, Davignon was a diplomat in training. He would go on to become a vice-president of the European Commission. Lumumba meanwhile was ousted in a Belgian and U.S.-backed coup led by Mobutu Sese Seko, who would rule Congo (renamed Zaire) until 1997. In 1961, Lumumba was executed by a Belgian-backed Congolese firing squad and his body was dissolved in acid. Lumumba's grandson, Mehdi Lumumba, is quoted saying “We are all relieved…Belgium is finally confronting its history.” Many have remarked that while this has taken over 50 years, it sets a powerful precedent that justice can be found even after so many decades. Many of the war criminals that walk the Earth today are far younger than Mr. Davignon.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Paramount wins the bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery and the Super Talk Podcast is back to break it down.  First up, the boys review the latest trailers for The Boys Final Season, Invincible Season 4, Lanterns, Daredevil Born Again Season 2.  New content is heading our way soon. News this week includes the latest information about when we might see the trailers for Avengers Doomsday and Spider-Man Brand New Day.  Our "Topic of the Week" is a breakdown of how Paramount/Skydance was able to outbid Netflix for Warner Brothers Discovery.  What does this mean for James Gunn and the DCU in the short and long term? Email: supertalkpodcast@outlook.comShow Twitter: https://twitter.com/supertalkpodBecome a Super Talk Patron: https://www.patreon.com/supertalkSponsored by Studio G G Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LW33bFROddd2tYJYthmFg

Matt Dolgin and Kenneth Suh cover the latest on the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) saga as Paramount Skydance (PSKY) emerges with the winning bid. Matt thinks this is great for Paramount, arguing its business needs a “shot in the arm.” He adds that consumers will benefit from having more content with less subscriptions. Kenneth points to the gains for advertising and data, noting they gain Oracle (ORCL) infrastructure with “much stronger tools.” The two also discuss the implications of Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds helping finance the deal.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Gene Roddenberry's son Rod just said he has high hopes for Star Trek under the new Paramount regime — and he's calling for “disruptive change for the better.” In a new interview he praised the fresh perspective coming from David Ellison and Skydance, saying they finally understand the important message Star Trek is supposed to deliver. This comes right as Starfleet Academy is bombing on the charts and the franchise sits in limbo with no new shows in production for the first time in over a decade. We break down what Rod actually said, why his comments feel like a quiet signal that big changes are coming, and whether the new bosses will actually fix what's been broken for years.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Z najnudniejszej firmy świata wyrosła dynastia, która będzie rządzić światem rozrywki i mediów. A ich macki sięgają także Polski. Mowa oczywiście o Larrym i Davidzie Ellisonach, przedsiębiorcach, do których należy prawdziwe imperium: Skydance, Paramount, Oracle, CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, amerykański TikTok, a teraz są na ostatniej prostej, by przejąć Warner Bros., a z nimi: DC Studios, serwis streamingowy HBO Max (na którym można oglądać chociażby "Grę o Tron", "Harry'ego Pottera", "Władcę Pierścieni" i wiele innych superprodukcji), kanały telewizyjne CNN i TVN, a także Discovery Channel, Food Network, Cartoon Network z kreskówkami, czy sportowy Eurosport. Ellisonowie, obaj blisko związani z Trumpem i Republikanami, już wprowadzili poważne zmiany ideologiczne w stacji CBS. CNN ma być następny. Czy potem przyjdzie kolej na TVN? Czyli w dzisiejszym odcinku przyjrzymy się, kim są Ellisonowie, skąd wziął się ich kapitał, jak budowali własny kapitał polityczny i dlaczego od lat są na obrzeżach największych decydentów i inwestycji. Wyjaśnienie: W tym odcinku wkradł się błąd - przedstawiłyśmy dyrektora generalnego UFC Danę White'a jako dyrektorkę generalną. Przepraszamy! ŹRÓDŁA: - o początkach Davida Ellisona w Paramount: https://variety.com/2025/film/features/david-ellison-hollywood-takeover-paramount-warner-bros-1236569136/ - o pierwszych sukcesach produkcyjnych Davida Ellisona: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/skydance-ellison-top-gun-reacher-family-plan-paramount-86276f82 - o wsparciu Larry'ego Ellisona dla Republikanów: https://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/marco-rubio-larry-ellison-219549 - o kontaktach Oracle z administracją Trumpa: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/04/technology/oracle-tiktok-trump.html - o awanturze wokół JEDI: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/oracle-loses-protest-of-pentagon-cloud-bid-seen-favoring-amazon/ - ciąg dalszy awantury wokół JEDI: https://wyborcza.biz/biznes/7,177150,27300458,pentagon-odwolal-warty-10-mld-dol-kontrakt-z-microsoftem.html - o propozycji nowej nazwy: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-07/how-hbo-s-relevance-will-diminish-post-merger?srnd=phx-pursuits - o zaangażowaniu Jareda Kushnera w negocjacje: https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/kushner-role-bid-warner-bros-raises-ethical-questions-experts-say-2025-12-08/ - o telefonie Larry'ego Ellisona do Donalda Trumpa: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-netflix-warner-bros-battle-ellisons-a86fe15c - o kontroli, której ma być poddana transakcja: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/05/paramount-warner-bros-merger-hurdles - odcinki archiwalne, które polecamy do odsłuchania: numer 18 i 27

Three huge stories this week are reshaping the mobile and tech landscape.First, Epic and Google finally settled their long legal battle, meaning Fortnite is returning to Google Play. Even more importantly, Google is cutting store fees and allowing developers to use alternative payment providers.Second, the AI race just took a strange turn. Claude briefly overtook ChatGPT in US App Store downloads after OpenAI announced a deal with the US Department of Defense.And finally, Netflix walks away from the $82B Warner Bros. Discovery deal, leaving Paramount and Skydance to potentially reshape the future of some of the biggest entertainment IPs.This week shows one thing clearly:the platform economy is shifting.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop-----------------------------------------------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber, and Sara Eisen broke down recent labor data - and what it could portend for a big Jobs report tomorrow - before Citi's U.S. Equity Strategist weighed in, and the team got breaking news on Iran. Software stocks staging a big rebound in the early trade as investors work through AI disruption fears - and the CEO of Salesforce pushes back on the 'SAASpocalypse'... Why he says the technology is a good thing for his company, and workers this hour - along with new comments from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, live at Morgan Stanley's TMT conference.  Plus: Paramount Skydance Chairman & CEO David Ellison joined the team live from Los Angeles - in his first interview since prevailing in the battle for Warner Brothers Discovery... Hear his take on key hurdles ahead, why they paid top dollar to beat Netflix, and more.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the franchise record opening weekend of Scream 7 and cover all the latest in theatrical exhibition, including the news that Netflix has pulled out of its bid for Warner Bros. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Francois Godfrey, President and COO of Moving Image Technologies (MiT), about the evolving cinema industry, including the importance of premium large formats (PLF) and immersive audio technologies. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Filmmaking Team Radio Silence on Bringing SCREAM Back to the Big ScreenEpisode Highlights00:00 Intro01:34 Scream 7 Breaks Franchise Records 02:43 Comparing Scream 7 to Prior Installments 05:23 Analyzing the Scream Murder Mystery Formula 06:22 Paramount and Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros. 08:00 Skepticism Toward the 30-Film Annual Commitment 09:09 Establishing the 45-Day Theatrical Window 11:45 The Exhibitor Perspective on Studio Mergers 14:42 An Open Invitation to Netflix and Ted Sarandos 18:55 Why Netflix Should Embrace Theatrical Distribution 22:48 Weekend Box Office Tracking: Hoppers and The Bride 24:33 Interview: Francois Godfrey of Moving Image Technologies 26:08 The Continued Growth of Premium Large Format (PLF) 28:21 The Importance of Audio in the PLF Experience 32:10 MIT's Acquisition of DCS Cinema Loudspeakers 35:14 Technical Standards for Audience Satisfaction 39:18 Why Cinema Audio is Different from Home Use 41:38 Global Distribution and Dealer Networks 43:11 Looking Ahead to CinemaCon 2026

We are back in the month of March with the newest show as the Olympics are doine, MLB is starting up, NASCAR has a new popular face and more in the sports media landscape. And, we go over it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is joined by broadcast veteran Mike Grace of "Press Box Radio" heard weekday mornings from 8-10 a.m. throughout the Southeast, etc.The guys discuss several subjects, including the wrap up of NBC's Olympics coverage, the acquisition of Warner Bros./Discovery by Skydance/Paramount and what does it mean for subscribers to both? They also mix in some MLB broadcast updates and the World Baseball Classic starting for this weekend on the Fox Sports platforms and they squeeze in some NASCAR, too. This includes Michael Jordan's race team dominating off and now, on the track.Get all the takes and insight from the boys on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are back in the month of March with the newest show as the Olympics are doine, MLB is starting up, NASCAR has a new popular face and more in the sports media landscape. And, we go over it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is joined by broadcast veteran Mike Grace of "Press Box Radio" heard weekday mornings from 8-10 a.m. throughout the Southeast, etc.The guys discuss several subjects, including the wrap up of NBC's Olympics coverage, the acquisition of Warner Bros./Discovery by Skydance/Paramount and what does it mean for subscribers to both? They also mix in some MLB broadcast updates and the World Baseball Classic starting for this weekend on the Fox Sports platforms and they squeeze in some NASCAR, too. This includes Michael Jordan's race team dominating off and now, on the track.Get all the takes and insight from the boys on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

In episode 2015, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Pop Mystery Pod & Lady to Lady, Tess Barker, to discuss… How’s The Right Handling It All? They Aren’t Doing A Good Job Selling It, David Ellison Gets The Warner Bros. Toy He Wanted So Badly, Jim Carrey Sparks Clone Conspiracy Theories After Receiving French Award and more! Markwayne Mullin: "It's up to the Iraqi people -- I'm sorry, the Iranian people -- to choose their next leader" Markwayne Mullin: "He has the ability to come back and ask Congress to declare war on Iraq" Can you tell me where Iran killed thousands of Americans in America? Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in US$110 billion deal as Netflix bows out of race Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win Netflix says it bailed on WBD because of money, not Donald Trump ‘Horrifying’: Hollywood blasts Trump’s role in studio sale Trump allies claim victory as the Ellisons expand their media empire ‘David Ellison Scares the S— Out of Me’: How Paramount Beat Out Netflix, Won Warner Bros. and Will Change Hollywood Forever ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’: Could New Merger Mean Cancellation? Leaked audio: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav tells employees Paramount deal felt 'whiplash-y' WHAT REALLY HAPPENED to JIM CARREY: BIZARRE APPEARANCE SPARKS CLONE THEORY & CONCERN FOR HIS SAFETY César Awards Say Jim Carrey ‘Worked on His Speech in French for Months’ Amid Clone Conspiracy Theory: His ‘Visit Had Been Planned Since the Summer’ Controversy Over Jim Carrey's César Awards Appearance — Fans Insist It's Not Him Makeup artist comes forward as Jim Carrey impersonator after viral César Awards appearance Reclusive Jim Carrey Looks Unrecognizable During Rare Red Carpet Appearance — as Fans Suspect Actor Had 'Tweaks Done to His Face' LISTEN: Rollerdisco by Black Moth Super RainbowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 791: Neal and Toby give an update on the Iran war and its impact on the stock market, causing traders to move with caution. Then, ticket seller giant Live Nation goes on trial to face accusations of being a monopoly. And, with the purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, Skydance plans to merge Paramount+ with HBO into one big app to challenge Netflix. Meanwhile, Sweetgreen used to be the darling of Wall Street. Now it's wilting under sagging sales.  Learn more about Bland AI at bland.ai/mbd Join us for trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-march2026.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A war in corporate America just ended — and it was won! In this episode, we break down: How Susan Rice's threats against CEOs may have inadvertently cleared the way for major market moves The details of the $80 billion Netflix-Skydance merger and why it matters The return of top creative talent previously blocked by Hollywood bias How this could reshape streaming content, bringing the best writers and directors back to the screen Plus, a peek at the show everyone's bingeing this weekend — the one you won't be able to stop watching. Opening Tease (On-Air Hook) “Put all your corporate donors in prison?” Susan Rice might have just helped clear the way for Hollywood's next big move.

A decisive week unfolds across politics, Hollywood, and the battlefield. In this episode: How Susan Rice's threats against CEOs backfired — clearing the way for major market moves The $80 billion Netflix-Skydance merger and the return of top Hollywood talent The truth behind America's conflict with Iran and why Trump's actions differ from past administrations The contrast between decades of political wars and the current precision approach Plus, a binge-worthy recommendation for the show that will keep you glued to your screen. Opening Tease (On-Air Hook) “Put all your corporate donors in prison? Cool. About that Netflix merger…”

Today's episode hits every angle: politics, media, and global security. Highlights include: Susan Rice's overconfident threats backfiring and Trump's counter-moves The $80 billion Netflix-Skydance merger and a Hollywood talent revival The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict: past failures, Biden-era missteps, and Trump's decisive strategy How precision military action replaces decades of endless, costly wars A binge-worthy streaming recommendation you won't want to miss It's a day of wins, strategic moves, and must-watch entertainment. Opening Tease (On-Air Hook) “Put all your corporate donors in prison? Cool. About that Netflix merger…”

This week, a slightly higher bid from David Ellison's Paramount-Skydance for the assets of Warner Bros.-Discovery was enough to cause Netflix to withdraw from the bidding. Nielsen Ratings Show Notes Warner Bros. Says Paramount's New Offer Is “Superior.” Netflix Has Four Days to Respond Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a "Company Superior Proposal" Netflix Walks and Wins? Stock Pops, Wall Street Praises Call to Quit Hunt for Warner Bros. Mood Inside Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. as Netflix Ends Its Bid Is Paramount's Debt-Laden WBD Takeover Another Ill-Starred Hollywood Sequel? ‘Not a done deal': California vows ‘vigorous' review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover Netflix's Ted Sarandos to Meet With AG Pam Bondi, White House's Susie Wiles Washington trip fails to save Netflix bid - POLITICO What We've Been Doing A Parade of Horribles Bobby Broccoli Monster Train 2 DLC Resident Evil

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break's Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.Here's the format of the show:The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month  – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's Industry and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HBO Max's The Pitt, AppleTV's Shrinking and Disney Plus's The Muppet Show. Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news Paramount Skydance has purchased Warner Bros. Discovery, after Netflix dropped out of the running following an exclusive reopened negotiation window between David Ellison's PSky and WBD, despite Netflix having already agreed in principle to purchase the company. They break down how this happened and what it means for the future of television, movies, news, streaming, and the entire entertainment business.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Alex and Bill agree on Netflix had the biggest month by getting out of the WBD deal after its shareholders had turned on it, along with the return of Bridgerton, and upcoming events such as One Piece S2, MMA All-Star match ups, and the MLB Opening Day. Meanwhile, Josh stands up for Peacock after they hosted the Super Bowl and another successful Olympics, along with their surprise comedy hit The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins and the streaming debut of Wicked: For Good..New Series Spotlight  – This month Alex, Bill, and Josh celebrate the return of Scrubs! They get into their personal history with the original series before checking in on the reboot to see if it holds up to the original or if its too overburdened from sixteen years of memes and cellphone commercials to stand as its own.

Episode 596 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Austin Karp, the lead media writer for Sports Business Journal. In this podcast, we discuss Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery and what that means for sports; the deal bringing CBS Sports and Turner Sports under one roof; what it means for certain sports such as the NFL; what the gold medal games mean for the NHL and the PWHL; the NHL thinking if it had a better slot for the men's U.S.–Canada gold medal it would have hit 35 million; the Athletic hiring several former Washington Post journalists to expand its coverage; Unrivaled's viewership dropping off; NBC planning a revamp of its NFL pregame show; and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A plot twist in Hollywood has taken place in the last 24 hours, but in the spreadsheets rather than on the screens, as Netflix decides it's not willing to counter Paramount–Skydance's US$111bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery. We discuss what this means for the studio house that brought Bugs Bunny, the Looney Tunes, Harry Potter and the DC Universe to audiences worldwide. Vishala Sri-Pathma hears how US President Donald Trump has directed every federal agency to immediately stop using technology from Anthropic, as the row between the White House and the AI developer continues. Meanwhile, with the United States oil blockage of Cuba continuing for nearly a month, Will Grant reports on the economic and humanitarian crisis engulfing the Caribbean country. And as Pokémon celebrates turning 30 with its first ever theme park in Japan - we find out how a kids' craze become a cultural heavyweight. Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia, Latin America and the USA. (Picture: The Warner Bros. Studios water tower in Burbank, California, on 11 September 2025. Credit: Allison Dinner / EPA / Shutterstock).

Block Announces Global Layoff Cutting 40% of Workforce, OpenAI Closes Massive $110B Funding Round at $730B Valuation, and South Korea Reverses Course Granting Google Permission to Export Geographic Data for Google Maps. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this wouldContinue reading "Netflix Abandons WBD Bid as Paramount-Skydance Ups All-Cash Offer – DTH"

In this episode of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards dives into the fight against cancel culture and spotlights overlooked issues in Jackson, Mississippi, calling out systemic corruption and the battle for America's soul. He questions the lack of positive solutions from those in power and shares raw, unfiltered takes on current events. Clay reminisces about his days in the car business, explores the inconsistencies of social media monetization, and celebrates a major cultural win: Skydance's acquisition of Warner Brothers, preventing Netflix from controlling key IPs like DC Comics, Harry Potter, and CNN—potentially saving movie theaters and halting agenda-driven content in kids' programming. The discussion touches on protecting children from exploitation, recent pedophile exposures, and the need for accountability across all groups. Guest State Rep. Fred Shanks joins to discuss Mississippi's liquor distribution crisis, legislative updates on mobile sports betting, school resource officers, and felony voting rights restoration. The episode wraps with thoughts on national politics, including Stephen A. Smith's potential 2028 presidential run and his common-sense appeal amid a weak Democratic bench. Strap in for no-holds-barred reality radio!

Along with the coming legal battle over tariff refunds, investors try and understand how new tariffs will impact business. A breakdown of those new levies. Then the CEO of Amer Sports. Owner of Brands like Wilson, Salamon and Arc'teryx, with his reaction to earnings and outlook for the high-end consumer. Plus, long-time media investor Mario Gabelli, on how a new offer from Paramount Skydance, for Warner Brothers Discovery, could tip the scales away from Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Warner Bros. Discovery re-opens the bidding process for one week, but will Paramount-Skydance deliver? Nielsen Ratings Show Notes Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger Warner Bros throws ownership battle open by giving Paramount a week to up its offer Exclusive: Netflix has ample room to increase its offer in battle for Warner Bros, sources say | Reuters Warner Bros. Discovery says it's worried employees will quit if it picks Paramount's offer What's the Magic Number Paramount Needs to Snag Warner Bros. From Netflix? What We've Been Doing Twin Peaks The Olympics My Lady Jane Two Point Museum: Zooseum TechLinked GameLinked

We’re settling into our new time shift and catching up on your talkbacks — and that’s when we discover Bellio has been hiding a surprisingly spot-on celebrity impersonation. We also break down the ongoing Paramount–Skydance–Netflix deal and what it could mean for the future of entertainment, plus we get a returning call from Jay Leno that you won’t want to miss. Tim reminds everyone about the upcoming listener cruise, and we take a detour to check out Adam Carolla’s latest videos from Home Depot. There’s crosstalk with George Noory, a spirited debate over boneless vs. bone-in wings, and a deep dive into the very serious question of how everyone sauces their chicken nuggets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Duvall Passed Away at 95, and it Seems too Soon This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl honor the legendary Robert Duvall, break down the latest Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance merger talks, and review the penultimate episode of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Corporate power plays and Westerosi lances collide. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Robert Duvall: 3:51 Warner Bros/Skydance: 9:07 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: 23:43 Robert Duvall January 5, 1931 – February 15, 2026 Robert Duvall was one of the defining American actors of the modern era. A founding member of the American Film Theatre movement and a classmate of Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman at the Neighborhood Playhouse, Duvall built a career on discipline, restraint, and volcanic presence. Career Highlights: Tom Hagen in The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974) – The calm consigliere in a world of chaos. Controlled, intellectual menace. Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now (1979) – “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” One of cinema's most iconic performances. Oscar Winner for Tender Mercies (1983) – Best Actor for his deeply human portrayal of a broken country singer. The Great Santini (1979) – A towering, volatile performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination. Lonesome Dove (1989) – Cemented his legacy in the Western genre. Later career standouts: The Apostle (which he also wrote and directed), Open Range, The Judge. Duvall's strength was subtle authority. He never chased flash. He built characters from the inside out. In an industry obsessed with volume, he mastered quiet. Hollywood didn't just lose a legend. It lost a craftsman. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-skydance-response-warner-bros-discovery-deal-talks-1236665757/ Warner Bros./Skydance Will They/Won’t They Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly reopened acquisition discussions with Skydance and Paramount, injecting fresh volatility into an already chaotic media landscape. Paramount previously floated a $30 per share offer, potentially rising to $31. Meanwhile, shareholder votes and competing interests continue to complicate the picture. This is consolidation round… what, 47? The real question is what this means for IP control, franchise strategy, and the long-term survival of mid-budget filmmaking. Every merger promises “synergy.” Historically, synergy often translates to layoffs, canceled projects, and fewer creative risks. We break down what this could mean for DC Studios, HBO prestige content, and the streaming wars at large. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max) Season 1, Episode 5 (Penultimate Episode) Episode Title: “In the Name of the Mother” Directed by: Owen Harris Written by: Hiram Martinez & Ti Mikkel and Ira Parker Summary: The trial of seven begins. In the first charge, Aerion knocks Dunk off his horse. In a series of flashbacks to Dunk’s childhood, he and his friend Rafe scavenge from a battlefield. They return to Flea Bottom in King’s Landing and pickpocket from Alester, a City Watchman. Dunk and Rafe attempt to buy passage to the Free Cities in Essos, but cannot afford it. Alester corners them and takes their money. Rafe steals Alester’s dagger, but he notices and slits her throat. Arlan emerges from a tavern and kills Alester, saving Dunk, who then follows Arlan on his travels. In the present, Dunk duels Aerion on foot until both men collapse from injury. After Dunk falls unconscious, Aerion declares him dead. Egg begs Dunk to get up, and the crowd chants for Dunk as he stands. Dunk and Aerion resume their duel until Dunk gets the upper hand. Aerion yields and withdraws his accusation. In the aftermath, Beesbury and Hardyng are confirmed as killed. Dunk pledges fealty to Baelor. Raymun and Pate help Baelor remove his helmet, which Maekar struck with his mace during the trial, revealing a fatal wound. Baelor collapses from his injury and dies in Dunk’s arms. The jousting sequences are shot with brutal realism. Armor feels heavy. Impacts feel dangerous. The episode underscores a central thesis of Martin's work: nobility is aspirational, not guaranteed. Key Cast: Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon “Egg” Targaryen Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen Production Notes: The series distinguishes itself from House of the Dragon by focusing on intimate political storytelling rather than large-scale spectacle. The penultimate episode prioritizes character psychology, legacy, and the myth of knighthood over spectacle-driven chaos. Rating: Out of 5 Brotherly Blows to the Back of the Head Brian: 4.99/5 Darryl: **/5 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

CBS lawyers ordered Stephen Colbert to cancel a live interview with Texas State House member and Democratic Senate candidate James Tallarico, citing pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and a newly threatened expansion of the equal time rule to late night entertainment programming. Colbert filmed the interview anyway in front of his live studio audience, then was told he could not air it, could not mention it, and could not even show a photo of James Tallarico during the broadcast. He did all three.The decision is widely seen as CBS pre-emptively complying with the Trump administration to protect the pending merger between Paramount and David Ellison's Skydance Media. Sherry Redstone already declined to renew Colbert's contract, with the show ending in May, a move many view as direct appeasement of Donald Trump. This follows ABC and Disney paying Trump $16 million to settle a defamation suit involving George Stephanopoulos, and previously pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air under the same FCC pressure from Brendan Carr.Tallarico posted the banned interview himself, framing it as the interview Trump didn't want you to see. Polling shows both Tallarico and Jasmine Crockett performing strongly against John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, and Anderson Cooper simultaneously announced he is leaving 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years over editorial interference tied to the Trump-aligned direction of CBS under its new Ellison ownership. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Charlie suggests that protests about Rene Good's murder could increase frustration among Democrats and left-leaning individuals with the state of the country. He also discusses how the media's handling of the story and related issues could impact the GOP. Additionally, Gasparino provides an update on the Warner Bros. business deal, including news involving Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and more.

Zohran Mamdani is about to propose significant spending on new public restrooms in NYC. Mark questions whether Mamdani will deliver real change or is just making promises. Did Nick Reiner's son's mental health medications contribute to the murder of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and his wife? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Fox Business Analyst Charlie Gasparino. Charlie suggests that protests about Rene Good's murder could increase frustration among Democrats and left-leaning individuals with the state of the country. He also discusses how the media's handling of the story and related issues could impact the GOP. Additionally, Gasparino provides an update on the Warner Bros. business deal, including news involving Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and more.

The Democrats are accused of overplaying their response to the Rene Good murder in Minnesota, which has sparked national outrage and could potentially harm their electoral prospects if they use the event to target ICE. Mark provides a recap of last night's Golden Globe Awards. Political strategist Ed Rollins joins Mark for an interview. Ed argues that President Trump and the GOP need a clear issue to rally behind for the midterms. He notes that the administration is juggling many priorities, making it difficult to establish a central focus for Republican campaigns. Zohran Mamdani is about to propose significant spending on new public restrooms in NYC. Mark questions whether Mamdani will deliver real change or is just making promises. Did Nick Reiner's son's mental health medications contribute to the murder of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and his wife? Mark interviews Fox Business Analyst Charlie Gasparino. Charlie suggests that protests about Rene Good's murder could increase frustration among Democrats and left-leaning individuals with the state of the country. He also discusses how the media's handling of the story and related issues could impact the GOP. Additionally, Gasparino provides an update on the Warner Bros. business deal, including news involving Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and more.

Charlie suggests that protests about Rene Good's murder could increase frustration among Democrats and left-leaning individuals with the state of the country. He also discusses how the media's handling of the story and related issues could impact the GOP. Additionally, Gasparino provides an update on the Warner Bros. business deal, including news involving Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zohran Mamdani is about to propose significant spending on new public restrooms in NYC. Mark questions whether Mamdani will deliver real change or is just making promises. Did Nick Reiner's son's mental health medications contribute to the murder of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and his wife? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Fox Business Analyst Charlie Gasparino. Charlie suggests that protests about Rene Good's murder could increase frustration among Democrats and left-leaning individuals with the state of the country. He also discusses how the media's handling of the story and related issues could impact the GOP. Additionally, Gasparino provides an update on the Warner Bros. business deal, including news involving Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrats are accused of overplaying their response to the Rene Good murder in Minnesota, which has sparked national outrage and could potentially harm their electoral prospects if they use the event to target ICE. Mark provides a recap of last night's Golden Globe Awards. Political strategist Ed Rollins joins Mark for an interview. Ed argues that President Trump and the GOP need a clear issue to rally behind for the midterms. He notes that the administration is juggling many priorities, making it difficult to establish a central focus for Republican campaigns. Zohran Mamdani is about to propose significant spending on new public restrooms in NYC. Mark questions whether Mamdani will deliver real change or is just making promises. Did Nick Reiner's son's mental health medications contribute to the murder of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and his wife? Mark interviews Fox Business Analyst Charlie Gasparino. Charlie suggests that protests about Rene Good's murder could increase frustration among Democrats and left-leaning individuals with the state of the country. He also discusses how the media's handling of the story and related issues could impact the GOP. Additionally, Gasparino provides an update on the Warner Bros. business deal, including news involving Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ross Webster for our annual year in review episode. Look back over the highlights and lowlights in Star Trek news for 2025, as Alex and his guest discuss six of the biggest news stories and moments in the franchise this year. We talk about Star Trek at this moment in time as Skydance begins to expand its control following its merger with Paramount, some of the on screen hits (and one big miss!), and a lot of the great Star Trek merchandise that has arrived this year. *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

In our news wrap Monday, Paramount Skydance launched a hostile all-cash offer directly to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders just days after a deal was formed with Netflix, President Trump's former personal lawyer resigned as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey, Syria marks one year since a rebel uprising toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad and some students abducted in Nigeria were freed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thousands of newly released congressional documents reveal the Biden FBI targeted hundreds of Republicans under “Arctic Frost,” which later turned into the Jack Smith investigation, which GOP lawmakers now call a scandal bigger than Watergate. CEO of the Federalist, Sean Davis, breaks it down. Paramount begins mass layoffs after its Skydance merger, cutting about 2,000 jobs, including roughly 100 at CBS News, as new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss starts her overhaul of the network. The Fed cuts rates by a quarter point to a three-year low, but President Trump says Jerome “Too Late” Powell still might need to go. Authorities in Mississippi are searching for several research monkeys that escaped after a truck overturned on the highway. Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.comWalmart: Learn how Walmart is fueling the future of U.S. manufacturing at https://Walmart.com/America-at-work Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CBS Evening News Co-Anchor John Dickerson has announced he is leaving CBS at the end of the year. After a 16 year career at the network and less than a year at the anchor desk, many are pointing to the timing of his announcement with the new leadership at CBS News. That leadership has been put in place in recent weeks following the purchase of CBS parent company Paramount by Skydance, a company run by the son of Larry Ellison, one of the world’s richest people and a good friend of Donald Trump. Is it just a personal decision, is it poor ratings, or is this the beginning of a new direction for CBS News?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.