Streaming Into the Void - June 9, 2024 - Just Close the Deal Already!

This week, everyone holds their breath but can anyone get their deal across the finish line?

Nielsen Ratings

Show Notes

A Sticking Point in Paramount and Skydance Talks: Who Pays For a Lawsuit? - The New York Times

Paramount's special committee agrees to recommend Skydance deal, WSJ reports | Reuters

Skydance Media Revises Paramount Global Bid to Make It More Attractive to Noncontrolling Shareholders

Paramount, Skydance agree to terms of a merger deal

Paramount Nears Finish Line With Skydance On Eve Of Shareholder Meeting And Town Hall - Update

Paramount, Skydance Agree on New M&A Deal Terms but Shari Redstone Hasn't Approved Pact Yet

Paramount-Skydance talks take turn as rival bidders press their case | Reuters

The Oldest TV Show Audiences, by Network (hollywoodreporter.com)

Max Hikes Prices For Ad-Free Plans Effective Immediately

David Zaslav Says WBD Remains In Talks With The NBA, But The Company's Sports Portfolio Would Still Be “Very Robust” Without It

NBA Nears $76 Billion TV Deal, a Defining Moment for Media and Sports - WSJ

Adam Silver apologizes to TNT employees affected by NBA’s TV rights negotiations - The Athletic (nytimes.com)

Diamond RSNs Near Naming-Rights Deal as MLB, NBA Turn Up the Heat

Battle between Comcast cable systems and Bally Sports networks 'at an impasse'

Hollywood gets the crummy summer box office it paid for - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

'Tokyo Vice' to End on Max After Season 2

'Palm Royale' Renewed at Apple TV+ for Season 2

'Peaky Blinders' Movie Greenlit By Netflix With Cllian Murphy To Star & Produce

Tyler Perry to Direct Netflix's 'Straw,' Starring Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor

'Beavis and Butt-Head' Renewed for Season 3, Moves to Comedy Central

'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Renewed for Season 3 at Paramount+ Ahead of Season 2 Premiere

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