March 1, 2025FilmTakeComments Off on Who Will Own the Future of Filmed Entertainment? Inside the Great Media Power Grab
Traditional media powerhouses are fighting to maintain relevance amid digital disruption. In 2024, more than 50% of media M&A deals involved cross-sector acquisitions, reflecting a strategic pivot towards owning intellectual property (IP) that can be monetized across multiple platforms.
June 11, 2024FilmTakeComments Off on Paramount-Skydance Merger Collapses: Inside the Failed Negotiations
Skydance’s merger talks with Paramount collapsed in epic fashion on Tuesday after Paramount’s controlling shareholder canceled the deal, ending an attempt to turn around the troubled studio. The deal fell through just as it was about to be finalized.
June 5, 2024FilmTakeComments Off on Update: Skydance Media Acquisition of Paramount Diminished After Disjointed Annual Meeting
At their annual meeting on Tuesday, Paramount executives unveiled a plan to reduce costs and seek a partner for their streaming service. As a result, shares dropped nearly 5% as prospects for a merger with Skydance Media diminished.
