Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery set to combine under Skydance
The roughly $110 billion deal between the two media giants is expected to close on October 6.
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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to become a combined company under the Skydance name, in a deal valued at roughly $110 billion, according to a report from TechCrunch.
The transaction brings together two of the largest legacy media and entertainment companies in the United States, combining studio, television and streaming assets. The deal is expected to close on October 6.
Details of the combined company's structure, leadership and branding beyond the Skydance name were not specified in the available report. The merger follows a period of consolidation across the media industry, as traditional studios and broadcasters have sought scale to compete with streaming-focused rivals.
The size of the deal places it among the largest media mergers in recent years, reflecting the scale of the assets held by both Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, including film studios, cable networks and streaming platforms.
Further details on regulatory approval and the integration of the two companies' operations are expected to emerge as the closing date approaches.
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