In a disappointing move, Netflix has pulled out of purchasing Warner Bros., leaving Paramount as the new owner of Batman, Bugs Bunny, and CNN.
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Why does Paramount want Warner Bros.?
My thoughts on why the Ellisons and Paramount want all of Warner Bros. Discovery badly enough to engage in a hostile takeover attempt.
Paramount/Skydance merger approved, with knee-bending to Trump; also, Paramount+ alternatives
Paramount has made questionable concessions to the Trump administration to get its merger approved. I also look at Paramount+ alternatives.
A look at children’s TV cartoons that star adults
I take a look at children’s TV cartoons that mainly star adults, which are very few these days.
Paramount to merge with Skydance
Paramount’s parent company, Paramount Global, is merging with Skydance, the producer of the studio’s “Mission: Impossible” films.
What are the biggest Paramount franchises?
A look at Paramount’s biggest franchises, from “Star Trek” and “Mission: Impossible” to “SpongeBob SquarePants.”
January 2024 media picks and news
Kicking off the new year, here’s my look at some media of interest coming out in January 2024, including the annual Rose Parade.
Paramount+ and Showtime to merge into a single service
Paramount has announced that Paramount+ and Showtime will fully merge into a single service later in 2023.
ViacomCBS rebrands to “Paramount”; also, a look at how Paramount+ is doing
ViacomCBS is changing its name to the much better alternative of “Paramount.” Also, a look at how well the Paramount+ streaming service is doing.
Streaming service review: Paramount+
A review of Paramount+, ViacomCBS’ new streaming service. It’s not a must-have, unless one’s a fan of “Star Trek,” Nickelodeon, or CBS.