CNN, CBS News now under one roof as Paramount-Warner Bros merger closes
Summary
Paramount Skydance completed its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, forming Skydance. This new company now owns CNN and CBS News, two major U.S. news networks, and has agreed to set up an independent editorial board to oversee news coverage.Key Facts
- The merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery is valued at $110 billion.
- CNN and CBS News are now both owned by the new company called Skydance.
- The deal faced legal challenges from unions and 12 state attorneys general.
- An independent editorial board must be created within 180 days to oversee news coverage.
- Mark Thompson will continue as CNN’s editor-in-chief, and Bari Weiss will remain at CBS News.
- The merged company carries $80 billion in debt and plans to produce 30 movies per year.
- There are ongoing concerns about possible news layoffs and loss of editorial independence.
- Recent ratings show a decline in viewership for CBS News’ program 60 Minutes.
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