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


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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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