Paramount Begins Next Round of Layoffs, Cutting Staff by 15 Percent
As the entertainment industry continues to downsize, Paramount launched its second round of layoffs on Tuesday, aiming to reduce its workforce by 15% company-wide. “We are taking these steps to ensure the continued success of Paramount, and after today, 90 percent of these reductions will be complete,” said Paramount co-CEOs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and […]
Jeff Glor, ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor pushed out for Norah O’Donnell, fired amid Paramount bloodbath
Former “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Gloor was fired by the Tiffany Network on Tuesday as part of larger layoffs at parent company Paramount Global. Gloor was replaced by Norah O'Donnell. Glore, who held the anchor position previously held by Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather from 2017 to 2019, was ousted from the role and […]
Paramount Advertising Hit with Layoffs After 15% Workforce Cuts
Paramount Advertising has been forced to cut jobs after Paramount Global cut its U.S. workforce by 15%. “Paramount Advertising has become the latest victim as the media giant cuts 15% of its U.S. workforce in a bid to cut $500 million in annual costs across the company,” the report said. The Wrap. The exact number […]
Larry Ellison will control majority of Paramount as result of Skydance deal
Billionaire technology and media mogul Larry Ellison will control more than two-thirds of both companies in a megamerger underway between conglomerates Paramount and National Amusements and film production company Skydance. Ellison has reportedly invested more than $6 billion in the deal, which will give him control of just over 77% of National Amusements, Bloomberg reports. […]
Larry Ellison will control Paramount after Skydance deal: filing
Tech billionaire Larry Ellison will reportedly take control of CBS parent company Paramount Global after Skydance Media completes its acquisition of the Redstone family's stake in the film and TV company. According to a filing with the Federal Communications Commission, the Oracle co-founder will own 77.5% of National Amusements, Paramount's controlling shareholder, through a trust […]
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George Clooney compares Paramount to a ‘mom-and-pop’ shop
Actor George Clooney likened Paramount, the entertainment studio set to be sold for $8 billion in a major entertainment industry merger, to a “mom and pop” store. Clooney recently GQ In an interview, I asked him about the circumstances surrounding the sale and whether he was interested in the outcome of it, given that it […]
Media exec Bronfman pulls out of race to acquire Paramount
Media industry veteran Edgar Bronfman Jr. announced on Monday that he has withdrawn from the race to take control of Paramount Global. Bronfman’s bid relied on the participation of wealthy individuals who were reluctant to share their personal financial information with Paramount’s special committee and its advisers, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The […]
Paramount stock edges up as Bronfman reportedly mulls increasing bid again
Paramount shares rose after falling on Monday on speculation that Edgar Bronfman Jr. might raise an already attractive offer to win the bidding battle for the embattled media giant. The veteran media executive reportedly increased his bid for minority stakes in National Amusements and Paramount Global to $6 billion from an initial $4.3 billion last […]
Edgar Bronfman’s Paramount bid could keep Shari Redstone involved: report
Edgar Bronfman Jr. is open to Shari Redstone staying involved with Paramount Global if Paramount Global’s special committee accepts his consortium’s takeover bid for controlling shareholder National Amusements. CNBC reported: Friday. On Wednesday, the veteran media executive upped his bid to buy Paramount by offering National Amusements $6 billion and a minority stake in the […]