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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs

Paramount chief David Ellison, after a fierce year-long battle, is finally about to get his hands on Warner Bros. Discovery — in the most expensive takeover in Hollywood history. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, who is overseeing the antitrust case aimed at blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal approved Paramount’s settlement with the 12 […]
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David Ellison Taps Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz to Be Co-CEO of Merged Paramount-Warner Bros.

David Ellison Taps Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz to Be Co-CEO of Merged Paramount-Warner Bros.

Ynon Kreiz, who is stepping down as CEO of Mattel after eight years, will join David Ellison’s Paramount — which is expected to close its mega-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on Oct. 6 — as co-CEO of the new company, Paramount announced. As chairman and CEO, Ellison will lead all strategy, creative and technology functions. […]
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Roger Lynch Departs Condé Nast to Become CEO of Mattel

Roger Lynch Departs Condé Nast to Become CEO of Mattel

Roger Lynch Departs Condé Nast to Become CEO of Mattel
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Black Bear Names Dan Cohen as Head of Television Distribution, Launches Digital Networks Vertical

Black Bear Names Dan Cohen as Head of Television Distribution, Launches Digital Networks Vertical

Black Bear has named Paramount and Disney veteran Dan Cohen as its head of television distribution and will launch a digital networks vertical for the indie firm. Recruiting Cohen is a big to support Black Bear’s investment in a broad slate of independent films. The studio aims to release 10-12 titles per year, with upcoming […]
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How HBO’s Casey Bloys Wound Up With the Keys to Paramount-Warner Bros.’ Streaming Empire, and What’s to Come

How HBO’s Casey Bloys Wound Up With the Keys to Paramount-Warner Bros.’ Streaming Empire, and What’s to Come

In the end, Casey Bloys knew he was holding all the cards. As the industry continued to speculate about whether the HBO boss or Paramount’s Cindy Holland would wind up with control of the two companies’ soon-to-be-merged streaming behemoth, in recent weeks the momentum seemed to be on Bloys’ side. So when Paramount direct-to-consumer chair […]
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Mattel Hires Condé Nast’s Roger Lynch as CEO, Ynon Kreiz to Exit for New Job

Mattel Hires Condé Nast’s Roger Lynch as CEO, Ynon Kreiz to Exit for New Job

Mattel is getting a new CEO: The toymaker and media company announced that Roger Lynch, who’s been chief exec of Condé Nast for more than seven years, will become its next CEO. Lynch will become chairman of Mattel effective Oct. 2 and will assume the role of CEO “effective on or before” Nov. 2. He […]
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Anderson Cooper's Net Worth Estimated at $200 Million Amidst Extensive Media Career

Anderson Cooper's Net Worth Estimated at $200 Million Amidst Extensive Media Career

Anderson Cooper, a prominent CNN anchor and journalist, has an estimated net worth of approximately $200 million, according to recent public reports. Cooper is widely recognized for hosting CNN's flagship program, 'Anderson Cooper 360', and for his contributions to CBS News. His annual salary from CNN Worldwide, a Warner Bros. Discovery property, is reported to be several million dollars. His career spans decades, marked by extensive coverage of breaking news, war reporting, and primetime hosting. This diverse professional background, combined with book advances and production deals, has significantly contributed to his personal wealth. Cooper has also ventured into digital media and documentary projects, further expanding his visibility and income streams across various platforms. His financial standing is frequently cited in discussions concerning top-earning U.S. television journalists and media executives.
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Mattel taps Condé Nast's Lynch as CEO Kreiz, who led brand revival, departs

Mattel taps Condé Nast's Lynch as CEO Kreiz, who led brand revival, departs

By Neil J Kanatt Sept 30 (Reuters) - Mattel's longtime CEO Ynon Kreiz, who led the strategy to transform the struggling toymaker into an entertainment company, is leaving, handing over the reins to board member and CEO of media company Condé Nast, Roger Lynch.
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Becerra, Hilton to face off in California governor debate. What to know

Becerra, Hilton to face off in California governor debate. What to know

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in a televised California governor debate Wednesday, Sept. 30. Here's what to know.
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Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac

Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac

By Waylon Cunningham NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - McDonald’s is increasingly using artificial intelligence to guide menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets, a plan that aims to boost headquarters’ profit but risks alienating customers and attracting antitrust scrutiny. 
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Baker Tilly Seeks Senior Transaction Advisory Services Professional for Health Care Sector in Pasadena, CA

Baker Tilly Seeks Senior Transaction Advisory Services Professional for Health Care Sector in Pasadena, CA

Baker Tilly Seeks Senior Transaction Advisory Services Professional for Health Care Sector in Pasadena, CA
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Another big Mexican restaurant chain is closing locations

Another big Mexican restaurant chain is closing locations

On The Border filed for Chapter 7 and closed its restaurants; now another chain is cutting locations.