Variety has produced a detailed presentation of events connected with the recent failed merger(s) /takeover(s) of Paramount. The image is the cover of their print magazine and paints a deliberately dark picture. It’s hard to see anything changing for the better in the short to medium term. As an outsider, I found it a fascinating read. I look forward to the next as and when … Continue reading Variety digs deep into the Paramount saga
Since my last few posts on the topic of a potential Paramount takeover, the story had taken more twists and turns. As far as I understand it, the Sony offer cooled off, at a key corporate meeting the current management presented an alternative way forward (mix of sales, joint ventures and cost savings), more discussions with Skydance and it seems even a new bidder. Here’s … Continue reading Paramount takeover — more mixed messages
It seems the Sony / Apollo offer for Paramount (or part thereof) has fallen away, and it’s back to Skydance Media with a new offer. Deadline has some details and points to a shareholder meeting tomorrow (4 June 2024). The deal looks a little arcane, and it’s by no means certain to pass according to the Deadline piece, which is quite specific in places. I … Continue reading New Skydance offer for Paramount to be considered
Since my previous piece, the Sony/Apollo discussions with Paramount regarding a possible takeover have wobbled slightly but still progress. Here’s the latest public domain news: Shares fall on Sony rethink The first drama (via Reuters) was Paramount shares fall after CNBC reports Sony rethinking its bid. It seems interest in buying the whole group had diminished, sending share prices down. I wondered if this were … Continue reading Paramount — possible takeover still wobbling along
It’s been a good week since my last update, and I thought I’d skim the various posts I’ve seen. A good place to start is Deadline’s piece, which suggests Skydance are not out of the picture leaving the Apollo / Sony deal in discussion. At one point Variety suggested it would be no deal at all, with Paramount rejecting Sony again (they already turned down … Continue reading Paramount takeover — more updates
Deadline reports Sydney Sweeney (The White Lotus, Madame Webb) is to star in a new version of Barbarella for Sony Pictures. The original Jean Claude Forest novel was adapted for film in the 1968 film starring Jane Fonda. The film / story is also the source of the name for ’80s band Duran Duran (the name of the scientist is Durand Durand). The project is … Continue reading New Barbarella film to star Sydney Sweeney
It’s the end of the year, so time to gaze into crystal balls. I noted an article on Deadline — Five UK TV Trends To Dominate 2022: British Broadcasting Under Threat Like Never Before, Ongoing Skills Crisis & Banijay’s Play. It’s a substantial title, and the piece makes some interesting observations, some of which I was more surprised by than others. Do read the article, … Continue reading Deadline makes predictions for UK broadcasting in 2022
Symmetry Junction 