Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will operate under the Skydance name after an expected ~$110 billion close, combining major streaming services, broadcast networks and high‑value franchises into one corporate group. The move centralizes distribution, advertising inventory and franchise control in a single private firm while keeping legacy brands visible.
— This consolidation raises urgent questions about media plurality, platform gatekeeping, competition in streaming and the political influence of a super‑studio combining news and entertainment assets.
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2026.10.02
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Event: Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will operate as Skydance after a reported ~$110B merger closing Oct. 6; assets listed include Paramount+, HBO Max, CBS, CNN and major franchises; quote from Ellison on brand prominence.
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