Paramount To Launch Streaming Service On March 4th To Rival Netflix And Disney.....

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David Ellison – Not Larry – Will Hold 100% Of Family Interest In Paramount When Skydance Deal Closes

An amended FCC filing by Skydance today says that David Ellison will hold 100% of the Ellison family’s interest in Paramount one that deal closes, an attempt to allay concern that control will his father, Oracle co-founder and CEO, Larry Ellison.

deadline.com

 

[blackbull1970]

SEAL Team

8/10

7 seasons

I started binge watching this series last year during the Hollywood strikes.

I started the final season 7 a couple of weeks ago on the road and finished last night.

Pretty decent series. Lots of action in majority of the episodes with good suspense and thrills.

The series handled serious issues in relation to the military in a good way without being preachy and keeping it simple if you are not familiar with military life.

The final season closed out all the major characters plot lines without being rushed.

The series ended for a possible spin-off series. The series is heavily based around the “War on Terror”, being that is pretty much dead in real life, the final season dealt with the changes in future warfare that America will experience.

Lots of the military action is Hollywood, so it’s not 100% technically correct, but looks believable.

Synopsis

Failure isn't an option for the new Navy SEALs, and that kind of pressure can take a toll on the members of the special operations forces' most elite unit.

This team - which includes Jason, the group's intense leader, and Ray, Jason's longtime confidant, along with loyal soldier Sonny and SEAL hopeful Clay - trains, plans and executes some of the most dangerous, high-stakes missions and deploys for clandestine missions around the globe at a moment's notice.

While serving their country is a worthy and rewarding cause, it can put a strain on the SEALs and their families, causing the guys to look out for one another in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, both on and off the job.

 

[playahaitian]

Ben Affleck Praises Skydance Deal for Paramount: David Ellison Is an Owner, Not “Management Class”

Speaking at a CNBC conference alongside his Artists Equity partner (and future Paramount co-owner) Gerry Cardinale, the actor also weighed in on his business and AI.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[playahaitian]

SEAL Team

8/10

7 seasons

I started binge watching this series last year during the Hollywood strikes.

I started the final season 7 a couple of weeks ago on the road and finished last night.

Pretty decent series. Lots of action in majority of the episodes with good suspense and thrills.

The series handled serious issues in relation to the military in a good way without being preachy and keeping it simple if you are not familiar with military life.

The final season closed out all the major characters plot lines without being rushed.

The series ended for a possible spin-off series. The series is heavily based around the “War on Terror”, being that is pretty much dead in real life, the final season dealt with the changes in future warfare that America will experience.

Lots of the military action is Hollywood, so it’s not 100% technically correct, but looks believable.

Synopsis

Failure isn't an option for the new Navy SEALs, and that kind of pressure can take a toll on the members of the special operations forces' most elite unit.

This team - which includes Jason, the group's intense leader, and Ray, Jason's longtime confidant, along with loyal soldier Sonny and SEAL hopeful Clay - trains, plans and executes some of the most dangerous, high-stakes missions and deploys for clandestine missions around the globe at a moment's notice.

While serving their country is a worthy and rewarding cause, it can put a strain on the SEALs and their families, causing the guys to look out for one another in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, both on and off the job.

Thank you for this. It's difficult to commit time to a long running series and we'll thought out breakdown helps a lot in the decision making. I'm a fan if the lead since Buffy I just never has time to commit.

I just caught up with FBI most wanted.

 

[playahaitian]

Damn. Seedbox cost $5 a month and get to keep the content. They turning this streaming shit into TV for suckers. Ain't nothing like controlling your own content ---especially if you got kids.

The prices you just quoted are LONG gone. Each one probably tripled by now

 

[playahaitian]

SEAL Team

8/10

7 seasons

I started binge watching this series last year during the Hollywood strikes.

I started the final season 7 a couple of weeks ago on the road and finished last night.

Pretty decent series. Lots of action in majority of the episodes with good suspense and thrills.

The series handled serious issues in relation to the military in a good way without being preachy and keeping it simple if you are not familiar with military life.

The final season closed out all the major characters plot lines without being rushed.

The series ended for a possible spin-off series. The series is heavily based around the “War on Terror”, being that is pretty much dead in real life, the final season dealt with the changes in future warfare that America will experience.

Lots of the military action is Hollywood, so it’s not 100% technically correct, but looks believable.

Synopsis

Failure isn't an option for the new Navy SEALs, and that kind of pressure can take a toll on the members of the special operations forces' most elite unit.

This team - which includes Jason, the group's intense leader, and Ray, Jason's longtime confidant, along with loyal soldier Sonny and SEAL hopeful Clay - trains, plans and executes some of the most dangerous, high-stakes missions and deploys for clandestine missions around the globe at a moment's notice.

While serving their country is a worthy and rewarding cause, it can put a strain on the SEALs and their families, causing the guys to look out for one another in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, both on and off the job.

Did you ever watch the unit?

How does this compare?

 

[playahaitian]

Paramount Inks 30-Picture Financing Deal With Domain Capital Group

The slate deal locks in the Patrick R. Leardo-run investment group as a key partner for the studio as it looks to transition to Skydance Media ownership this year.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[blackbull1970]

Did you ever watch the unit?

How does this compare?

Never watched the Unit.

 

[playahaitian]

Never watched the Unit.

Do you like Mamet?

 

[playahaitian]

Paramount & YouTube TV Agree To Short-Term Extension In Carriage Dispute, Avoiding Blackout

Paramount Global and YouTube TV have agreed to continue negotiations, keeping Paramount's TV networks, including CBS, on the Google platform.

deadline.com

 

[playahaitian]

Ousted Paramount CEO Bob Bakish Received $69.3 Million in Severance

Bob Bakish received $69.3 million in severance compensation after he was dismissed by Paramount Global as CEO in April 2024.

variety.com

@ViCiouS

 

[playahaitian]

https://community.roku.com/t5/Channels-viewing/Paramount-Plus-stuck-on-repeating-commercials/td-p/893867

 

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[playahaitian]

The Mastermind of the Yellowstone Universe Isn’t Done Yet

Chris McCarthy has helped create one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood. He may soon be out of a job.

www.bloomberg.com

Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy Feels Good About Paramount+’s Position “To Remain A Standalone”

“We feel good about our position and our ability to remain a standalone.” That was Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy‘s update on the status of Paramount+, delivered on this morning’s third-quarter earnings call. His comment came after an analyst asked whether a strategic partner was still being...

deadline.com

 

[blackbull1970]

Paramount Plus slashes prices to $2 for two months

Just in time for the July 17th premiere of the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, new subscribers can enjoy two months of Paramount Plus Premium (normally $12.99 per month) or Plus Essential (regularly $7.99 a month) for just $0.99 per month as part of the Summer Sale.

by Sheena Vasani
Jul 3, 2025

Paramount Plus slashes prices to $2 for two months

The plan includes NFL games too.

www.theverge.com

The deal includes the Paramount Plus Premium plan, which combines Paramount Plus and Showtime content.​

 

[playahaitian]

‘Street Fighter’ Moves to Paramount as Legendary Deal Becomes Official

The project has an Oct. 16, 2026 release date as Legendary inks a three-year deal with Paramount.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[playahaitian]

Will Smith Sets First-Look Film Deal at Paramount

Smith’s Westbrook banner will develop and produce four-quadrant theatrical movies for the David Ellison-owned studio.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[playahaitian]

Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Spike on Report David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance Readying Acquisition Bid

Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery spiked as much as 33% Thursday on a report by the Wall Street Journal that Paramount Skydance is prepping a takeover bid of WBD in its entirety.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Why Does David Ellison Want Paramount to Swallow Warner Bros. Discovery Whole? To Beat Rival Suitors to the Punch

The Ellisons are mulling a Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery before WBD splits in two, perhaps to preempt a bidding war.

variety.com

 

[playahaitian]

Paramount Condemns Israeli Film Boycott After Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and 3,900 Industry Names Sign Pledge: ‘Silencing’ Artists Does Not Promote Peace

Paramount released a statement condemning a boycott of the Israeli film industry after 3,900 industry names signed the pledge.

variety.com

 

[blackbull1970]

I just found out Paramount+ is having a limited sale.

Paramount+ is offering a limited-time Fall Sale where new and returning subscribers can get an annual subscription to the Essential plan for just $30 (or $29.99), a 50% discount off the regular $60 annual price. This deal runs until September 18, 2025, and provides access to thousands of TV episodes and movies, including franchises like Star Trek and Transformers, and live NFL on CBS.

• Price: $30 for one year (typically $60 for the year).

• Plan: This price is for the Paramount+ Essential plan.

• Duration: The sale ends on September 18, 2025.

• Subscribers: Both new and returning subscribers are eligible

 

[D'Evils]

I just found out Paramount+ is having a limited sale.

Paramount+ is offering a limited-time Fall Sale where new and returning subscribers can get an annual subscription to the Essential plan for just $30 (or $29.99), a 50% discount off the regular $60 annual price. This deal runs until September 18, 2025, and provides access to thousands of TV episodes and movies, including franchises like Star Trek and Transformers, and live NFL on CBS.

• Price: $30 for one year (typically $60 for the year).

• Plan: This price is for the Paramount+ Essential plan.

• Duration: The sale ends on September 18, 2025.

• Subscribers: Both new and returning subscribers are eligible

Trying to get NFL fans to sign up and lock you in before that UFC price hike... Lol

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

David Ellison Bought Paramount. Now He Wants Warner Bros. Plus, the 2025 Emmys Recap. - The Ringer

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and LightShed’s Rich Greenfield to discuss the report that David Ellison is interested in making a majority-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Matt, Lucas, and Rich discuss why Ellison is doing this now after just acquiring Paramount and more...

www.theringer.com

 

[blackbull1970]

Is there an official “Star Trek” thread?…

Rare Star Trek Phase 2 Clips You’ve Never Seen
September 15, 2025

Let’s talk Trek!

Join fellow fans for an exhilarating journey through the lost world of Star Trek: Phase 2, the ambitious project that aimed to bring our beloved universe back to the small screen. Guided by the insightful Jim from TREK World, this session will unveil rare footage and behind-the-scenes stories that have remained hidden for decades. Experience the magic of auditions where talents like David Guitreau and Bruce Fairborn sought their places among the stars, and witness the groundbreaking screen tests that shaped the iconic characters we cherish.

With exclusive clips, including the unique engineering set’s transformation meant for the big screen, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation of the show's evolution and the creative passion that drove its creators. Share in the nostalgia as we relive the excitement of auditions, never-before-seen footage of the Klingon Battle Cruiser, and the fervor of the fandom.

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[blackbull1970]

Netflix Reportedly Planning Bid To Buy Warner Bros.


By Abigail Stevens
September 19, 2025

Netflix Reportedly Planning Bid To Buy Warner Bros.

Netflix is now also looking to buy WB.

screenrant.com

…After Paramount CEO David Ellison's "presumptive all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery," Puck's Dylan Byers has followed up to reveal that "a well-placed Hollywood source called to suggest [...] that Netflix was also considering a bid for David Zaslav's [WBD CEO and president] assets."

Byers acknowledges that this scenario was once "implausible," but that "Ellison's seemingly limitless cash and ambition have accelerated Hollywood's consolidation process, and his decision to bid for all of WBD now—in an attempt to preempt potential rivals—is forcing nearly everyone to dust off their models."…

 

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Mike Fleming Jr: How The Battle For ‘Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan Was Won, And Lost

At the end of the day, NBCUniversal’s poach of Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan from Paramount came down to money.

deadline.com

Taylor Sheridan To Leave Paramount For Big Film & TV Deal At NBCUniversal

Paramount will lose its most prolific television creator, Taylor Sheridan, who has closed a long-term film and television deal with NBCUniversal

deadline.com

https://ew.com/taylor-sheridan-leaving-paramount-for-nbc-universal-11838149

Did Paramount Blow It By Losing Taylor Sheridan?

With one of TV's biggest creators ditching Paramount for NBCUniversal, two Hollywood Reporter writers debate the latest drama at David Ellison's corral.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Paramount Never Made an Offer to Keep Taylor Sheridan: How TV’s Biggest Partnership Fell Apart

David Ellison has the deepest pockets in Hollywood. Sheridan has the best track record in streaming. Why the most obvious deal in TV didn't happen.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[blackbull1970]

Netflix reportedly considering acquiring Warner Bros and HBO Max, an earthquake announced in the streaming industry

By Quentin Couprie
25 October 2025

Unprecedented: Netflix reportedly considering acquiring Warner Bros and HBO Max, an earthquake announced in the streaming industry - 3DVF

Hollywood’s biggest disruptor is circling its oldest power base. If that circle closes, what happens to the rest of the streaming wars?

3dvf.com

Behind closed doors, Hollywood is shuffling its biggest pieces. Bloomberg reports unsolicited interest swirling around Warner Bros Discovery, with Netflix testing the waters as Comcast keeps watch. The prize spans HBO Max and marquee franchises from Harry Potter and DC to The Lord of the Rings, a cache that could reset streaming’s balance of power. After Amazon’s MGM buy, the real suspense is who makes the next decisive move.…

 

[D'Evils]

Netflix reportedly considering acquiring Warner Bros and HBO Max, an earthquake announced in the streaming industry

By Quentin Couprie
25 October 2025

Unprecedented: Netflix reportedly considering acquiring Warner Bros and HBO Max, an earthquake announced in the streaming industry - 3DVF

Hollywood’s biggest disruptor is circling its oldest power base. If that circle closes, what happens to the rest of the streaming wars?

3dvf.com

Behind closed doors, Hollywood is shuffling its biggest pieces. Bloomberg reports unsolicited interest swirling around Warner Bros Discovery, with Netflix testing the waters as Comcast keeps watch. The prize spans HBO Max and marquee franchises from Harry Potter and DC to The Lord of the Rings, a cache that could reset streaming’s balance of power. After Amazon’s MGM buy, the real suspense is who makes the next decisive move.…

Makes sense...

Netflix need a movie studio to produce TV and films similar to Amazon and MGM Studios ..

And they would get HBO, News / CNN and Tuner Sports with MLB and NHL

It makes them part of the The Big 5...

Skydance shouldn't be allowed to own two Major Studios...

20th Century....ABC .. Disney
Universal... NBC ..Comcast
Paramount... CBS... Skydance
Warner Bros... Netflix
Columbia... Sony

MGM... Prime... Amazon

 

[playahaitian]

Netflix reportedly considering acquiring Warner Bros and HBO Max, an earthquake announced in the streaming industry

By Quentin Couprie
25 October 2025

Unprecedented: Netflix reportedly considering acquiring Warner Bros and HBO Max, an earthquake announced in the streaming industry - 3DVF

Hollywood’s biggest disruptor is circling its oldest power base. If that circle closes, what happens to the rest of the streaming wars?

3dvf.com

Behind closed doors, Hollywood is shuffling its biggest pieces. Bloomberg reports unsolicited interest swirling around Warner Bros Discovery, with Netflix testing the waters as Comcast keeps watch. The prize spans HBO Max and marquee franchises from Harry Potter and DC to The Lord of the Rings, a cache that could reset streaming’s balance of power. After Amazon’s MGM buy, the real suspense is who makes the next decisive move.…