Both of them?
Future of Paramount+ among merger talks
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Podcast Episode · The Town with Matthew Belloni · 07/21/2025 · 33m
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It’s around the 6 minute mark.
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My read on the exchange here - I’ve copied over the transcript from the episode - is that Belloni is being thorough enough in his recognition of upcoming cost-cutting measures to include Star Trek in the list of important considerations. I don’t know that I would go so far as to say he’s especially glum on Trek’s prospects right now, but then, I don’t follow him closely. Regardless, it’s, y’know, unknown times over there.
My read on the exchange here - I’ve copied over the transcript from the episode - is that Belloni is being thorough enough in his recognition of upcoming cost-cutting measures to include Star Trek in the list of important considerations. I don’t know that I would go so far as to say he’s especially glum on Trek’s prospects right now, but then, I don’t follow him closely. Regardless, it’s, y’know, unknown times over there.
Zero surprise here.
That's ok; no one liked them and they were an anathema to Roddenberry's good name and Star Trek. From what I've been told online people don't watch these shows; they only watch 2005 or before Star Trek.
It's time for the reckoning.
It would.
I suspect the new management might be ideologically opposed to Trek's existence on principle.
Never bring a knife to a gunfight.,
I love Star Trek with all my heart, but that’s a bit of a stretch imo.
Paramount And Skydance Reveal Merger Closing Date, New Ticker Symbol And Other Deal Details
Paramount and Skydance have confirmed reports earlier this week that their long-gestating merger is expected to finally close on August 7.
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The merger is set to close August 7th.
What else do they have?
Sheridan is a rainmaker. He's generated billions in value for Paramount.
They'd be a fool to dump him.
‘The Daily Show’s Future, Cable Networks’ Fate, And 6 More Questions Facing Paramount & Skydance Post-Merger
After the FCC approved Paramount Global's merger with Skydance, several pressing questions will confront the management of the combined company.
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There aren't going to be longer seasons. (Why do it if they don't have to?)
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Paramount And Skydance Reveal Merger Closing Date, New Ticker Symbol And Other Deal Details
Paramount and Skydance have confirmed reports earlier this week that their long-gestating merger is expected to finally close on August 7.
The merger is set to close August 7th.
What else do they have?
Sheridan is a rainmaker. He's generated billions in value for Paramount.
They'd be a fool to dump him.
‘The Daily Show’s Future, Cable Networks’ Fate, And 6 More Questions Facing Paramount & Skydance Post-Merger
After the FCC approved Paramount Global's merger with Skydance, several pressing questions will confront the management of the combined company.
There aren't going to be longer seasons. (Why do it if they don't have to?)
I don’t think they have a weapon against Marvel, per se. Taylor Sheridan’s stuff is completely in different genres, of course, and it’s maybe the closest they’ve got. Star Trek just isn’t in remotely the same cultural sphere these days.
And yeah, I certainly agree that it would questionable to ditch Sheridan. He’s going to want a ton of money on the next contract, but that’s something Skydance is no doubt prepared to handle.
Canceling a show or two, as Belloni speculates might occur, won’t necessarily damage Skydance leadership’s position with Taylor Sheridan irreparably, however.
Skydance Will End DEI Initiatives at Paramount and Bolster News Integrity at CBS
Skydance has announced that it will eliminate DEI initiatives at Paramount following its upcoming merger and install safeguards for CBS News.
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"Skydance Will End DEI Initiatives at Paramount and Bolster News Integrity at CBS"
Marvel's movies haven't been doing well lately (The Marvels, Thunderbolts*)
That’s truuue, but I’m just talking in terms of cultural cache, you know?
In any case, I’m not certain David Ellison would necessarily feel the need for anything to rival Marvel in the sense we might consider such a thing. He wants to make money. Whether that means cowboys, American football, starship captains, comedy skits, or all of the above!
For what does it profit a studio to succeed in a corporate merger, but lose all the talent they work with?
New contracts.
Something similar has been suggested on the Tachyon Pulse Podcast before.
That’s why the idea that will shut down P+ makes no sense, as its finally turning a profit.
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