Tyler Perry, John Krasinski, Mark Wahlberg React to Paramount-Skydance Deal
Who will acquire Shari Redstone's majority stake in National Amusements?
David Ellison's Skydance will acquire Shari Redstone's majority stake in National Amusements, which would secure control of Paramount, the owner of Paramount film and TV studios, Paramount+, CBS, and cable channels like Nickelodeon, MTV, and Comedy Central.
What does the Paramount–Skydance deal entail?
The Paramount-Skydance deal involves Skydance Media acquiring Shari Redstone's majority stake in National Amusements, which controls Paramount Global. This would give Skydance control of Paramount's film and TV studios, Paramount+, CBS, and cable channels like Nickelodeon, MTV, and Comedy Central. The transaction values New Paramount at an enterprise value of approximately $28 billion.
What assets does Paramount control?
Paramount controls various assets, including Paramount Pictures, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV. Additionally, the company owns 13 TV stations not affiliated with CBS and is considering selling the Paramount lot and leasing it back.