Paramount hits back at lefty actor Mark Ruffalo over unhinged, ‘antisemitic' rant against Warner Bros merger
Paramount accused actor Mark Ruffalo of using "antisemitic tropes" in a social media rant against the company's $110B Warner Bros merger.
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Now Streaming: Paramount says it satisfied regulatory approvals for Warner deal
<p>"Now Streaming" is The Fly's weekly recap of the stories surrounding the biggest content streamers.</p><p><b>PLAYING THIS WEEKEND: </b>This weekend's most notable streaming content is the fifth and final season of Netflix <a href="/NFLX">(NFLX)</a> mystery teen drama "Outer Banks." Meanwhile, Hulu <a href="/DIS">(DIS)</a> subscribers can catch the first episode of the new season of comedy series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," while HBO Max <a href="/WBD">(WBD)</a> users can stream psychological drama film "Mother Mary," starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. </p><p><b>PARAMOUNT/WARNER BROS.:</b> Last Friday, Paramount Skydance <a href="/PSKY">(PSKY)</a> said it has satisfied all regulatory clearances required under the merger agreement to close its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The company said, "The eight-month review process has spanned 68 countries worldwide, including the European Union, UK, Australia, Canada, Brazil, China, COMESA, the U.S. Department of Justice and, most recently, Mexico, which announced its clearance today. These independent regulators from across the globe applied the law and market definitions that reflect how audiences consume entertainment and how media companies compete today - and have consistently found no basis to prevent the transaction from moving forward. Paramount and WBD could and would close today and begin delivering the benefits recognized by regulators around the world, theater owners and others across the industry but for the actions of just 12 state attorneys general." Paramount urges the 12 state attorney generals who brough litigation to "engage with us in good faith, as we have repeatedly sought to do, to resolve this litigation and clear the way to bring these two companies together."</p><p>Meanwhile, Reuters' David Shepardson reported this week that Paramount has asked a U.S. judge to require states challenging the acquisition of Warner Bros. to post a $1.88B bond to address the costs caused by the delays. The company must pay $7M a day if the $110B merger does not close by September 30. Paramount noted trials with the states is scheduled for March and final legal briefs are in April, which would result in Paramount Skydance paying Warner Bros $1.3B in "ticking fees."</p><p>Additionally, while a dozen state attorneys general argue the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery would hurt movie theaters, chains controlling 60% of the U.S. market now argue the opposite, Brooks Barnes of The New York Times reported. Cinemark <a href="/CNK">(CNK)</a> is the latest movie theater owner to support CEO David Ellison's deal, pointing to Ellison's "firm" commitment for at least 30 movies in theaters each year, waiting at least 45 days before making them available on streaming, and 90 days before being put on subscription streaming services. AMC Entertainment <a href="/AMC">(AMC)</a> endorsed the transaction in April after similar assurances from Ellison. Regal similarly followed suit this month. </p><p><b>PEACOCK PRICE: </b>Effective August 18, the prices of Peacock <a href="/CMCSA">(CMCSA)</a> subscription plans have changed. A Peacock Select monthly subscription is now $8.99/month up from $7.99. A Peacock Premium monthly subscription is now $12.99/month up from $10.99. A Peacock Premium Plus monthly subscription is now $19.99/month up from $16.99. A Peacock Select annual subscription is now $89.99/year up from $79.99. A Peacock Premium annual subscription is now $129.99/year up from $109.99. A Peacock Premium Plus annual subscription is now $199.99/year up from $169.99. The company said, "These price changes allow Peacock to continue to create the best experience for its viewers, remain competitive in the marketplace, and deliver unique content across all genres. Current annual subscribers, or any users on active promotional offers, will continue at their current prices until those plans or offers expire. Subscriptions will then renew at the new price."</p><p><b>DISNEY/FCC: </b>Disney's ABC is suing the FCC, arguing that its efforts to challenge ABC's broadcast licenses and regulate The View are unconstitutional attempts to suppress speech, The Wall Street Journal's Joe Flint reported. ABC's current fight with the FCC stems from a broader dispute that began with Brendan Carr's investigation into Disney's DEI practices, while ABC executives viewed the probe as connected to criticism from programs including Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The View, Flint said. The FCC maintains the DEI review is focused on potential discrimination violations and is separate from programming, while ABC argues the investigations have become a means of pressuring the network over its speech.</p><p><b>YOUTUBE/NETFLIX:</b> YouTube <a href="/GOOGL">(GOOGL)</a> is offering millions of dollars to popular channels on its platform if they upload videos exclusively to the site for a period of time, Lucas Shaw of Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. YouTube is hoping to halve Netflix's pursuit of its top stars. The company has not yet finalized any deals with creators but is close to an agreement with several partners, the sources added.</p><p><b>STOCK PLAYS:</b> Other publicly traded companies in the streaming space include Apple <a href="/AAPL">(AAPL)</a>, Roku <a href="/ROKU">(ROKU)</a>, Fox <a href="/FOXA">(FOXA)</a>, Amazon <a href="/AMZN">(AMZN)</a>, AMC Global Media <a href="/AMCX">(AMCX)</a>, and Fubo <a href="/FUBO">(FUBO)</a>.</p>
California AG Bonta asserts Paramount-WBD deal would need ‘robust' concessions from Ellison
Bonta told CNBC's David Faber that he would need “really robust structural remedies” from Paramount to address the anticompetitive risks mentioned in the lawsuit.
California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require 'robust structural remedies'
California AG Rob Bonta discussed the states' antitrust case to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger with CNBC's David Faber.
Paramount CEO David Ellison eyes Austin as potential new base after threatening to ditch California during antitrust battle
As an antitrust battle threatens his Hollywood empire, Paramount boss David Ellison is eyeing a new base in Austin, Texas, The Post has learned.
Top three movie theater chains urge California to settle Paramount lawsuit in win for David Ellison
Cinemark on Tuesday became the latest major theater operator to toss its hat in the ring, after AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas previously backed the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
David Ellison's Paramount is hiring 2 more former Google execs
David Ellison's Paramount Skydance is bringing on two more former Google executives. Nick Lee and Suzanne Pellican are joining as EVPs, product chief Dane Glasgow said in a memo.
Theater trade group Cinema United calls on Paramount and California AG to settle
Cinema United, a trade organization representing theater owners, on Tuesday appealed to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Paramount Skydance to meet and discuss a settlement to an ongoing antitrust case.
Paramount seeks nearly $2B bond from state AGs suing to block Warner Bros. deal
Paramount wants to require the posting of the bond so they can recover losses if a court approves the merger and said the states have “ample resources to post” even a large bond.
David Ellison's Paramount wants its WBD merger challengers to put up nearly $1.9 billion
Paramount Skydance wants the states and writers suing to stop its WBD deal to post a nearly $1.9 billion bond. David Ellison's company will owe about $7 million per day that the deal doesn't close, starting October 1.
Paramount Wants States, Writers Challenging Warner Deal to Post $1.88 Billion Bond
The company says the litigants who sued to stop the deal should have to cover financial damages if they lose their lawsuit.
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount Skydance Corporation Announces Extension of Expiration Dates of Previously Announced Exchange Offers and Tender Offers
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) ("Paramount") today announced the extension of the Expiration Dates in connection with the previously announced (i) offers to purchase (the "Tender Offers" and each, a "Tender Offer") for cash, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the related offer to purchase (the "Offer to Purchase"), any and all of the identified notes in each series of the Existing Tender Offer Notes (defined by reference to the table set forth below) issued by Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. (formerly WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.) (the "DGH Issuer") and Discovery Communications, LLC (the "DCL Issuer" and together with the DGH Issuer, each a "WBD Issuer" and collectively the "WBD Issuers"), as applicable, and (ii) offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers" and each, an "Exchange Offer" and, together with the Tender Offers, the "Offers" and each, an "Offer"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the related exchange offer memorandum (the "Offering Memorandum"), any and all of the identified notes in each series of the Existing Exchange Offer Notes (defined by reference to the table set forth below) (together with the Existing Tender Offer Notes, the "Offer Notes") issued by the applicable WBD Issuer for notes to be newly issued by Paramount. The Expiration Dates for the Tender Offers and Exchange Offers (as defined in each of the Offer to Purchase and Offering Memorandum, respectively) have been extended to 5:00 p.m.
A Warner Bros. Discovery Director Sells Nearly 70% of Their Direct Stake Worth $2 Million as the Company's Paramount Skydance Merger Runs into Challenges
The director disposed of 71,539 shares for an estimated value of ~$2.0 million on August 13, 2026. The transaction reduced direct equity holdings by 68% through this single transaction.
Paramount Seeks Settlement With 12 States Blocking Its Merger With Warner Bros.
“While we remain confident that the law and the facts are on our side, we have offered commitments and concessions and remain open to working constructively with the State AGs to find a path forward in the interest of our employees and the creative community in California and across the world – just as we have with the regulators in 68 countries worldwide,” Paramount CEO David Ellison said in the statement.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Stocks Are Rallying.
The odds of the Hollywood megamerger happening appear to be improving, judging by recent stock moves.
Paramount is putting monthly spending limits on Claude for tech employees to promote 'effective' AI use
Paramount Skydance is putting monthly limits on Claude token usage for tech employees. The change is meant to "ensure controlled spending and effective usage," a tech leader said.
The Morning Risk Report: Paramount Has Discussed Creating a Board to Ensure CNN's Independence
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Paramount keeping CNN sale ‘on the table' in attempt to resolve lawsuit over Warner Bros deal
Paramount is keeping all of its options "on the table."
Inside Paramount, employees say they have bigger concerns than a reported plan to ditch California
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison is reportedly considering moving the company out of California. Paramount employees say they aren't worried and have bigger concerns.
Price Targets
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) PT Raised to $12 at Bernstein
$12.00
(was $6.56)
Laurent Yoon
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Bernstein
Paramount Group upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Morgan Stanley
$6.60
(was $6.53)
Morgan Stanley
Paramount Group upgraded to In Line from Underperform at Evercore ISI
$6.60
(was $6.53)
Steve Sakwa
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Evercore ISI
Paramount Group upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Wells Fargo
$6.60
(was $6.53)
Wells Fargo
Paramount Group price target lowered to $4 from $4.25 at Morgan Stanley
$4.00
(was $4.09)
Morgan Stanley
Paramount Group price target lowered to $4.50 from $4.70 at Morgan Stanley
$4.50
(was $4.60)
Ronald Kamdem
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Morgan Stanley
Evercore ISI Upgrades Paramount Group (PGRE) to In Line, 'Underperformance Prices In Bad News'
$5.00
(was $4.65)
Steve Sakwa
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Evercore ISI
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Paramount Group to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $6.5
$6.50
(was $6.37)
Morgan Stanley
Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Paramount Group, Lowers Price Target to $8
$8.00
(was $6.05)
Evercore ISI
Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Paramount Group, Lowers Price Target to $8
$8.00
(was $7.16)
Morgan Stanley
Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on Paramount Group, Lowers Price Target to $10
$10.00
(was $7.45)
Deutsche Bank
Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Paramount Group, Lowers Price Target to $10
$10.00
(was $7.43)
Morgan Stanley
Mizuho Maintains Buy on Paramount Group, Lowers Price Target to $9
$9.00
(was $7.39)
Mizuho Securities
Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Paramount Group, Lowers Price Target to $6
$6.00
(was $7.28)
Wells Fargo
Paramount Group (PGRE) Stock: $11 Price Target And Inline Rating
$11.00
(was $10.23)
Steve Sakwa
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Evercore ISI