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Skydance Media CEO David Ellison moves ahead with his deal to acquire Paramount Global. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw tell us what to expect.

The Skydance x Paramount deal marches on: here’s what you need to know

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison moves ahead with his deal to acquire Paramount Global. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw tell us what to expect.

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“Separated,” Errol Morris’ immigration documentary, is coming to MSNBC… But its release was delayed until after the election. Plus, the many trials of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

MSNBC will share the Errol Morris’ immigration doc ‘Separated’… after the election

“Separated,” Errol Morris’ immigration documentary, is coming to MSNBC… But its release was delayed until after the election. Plus, the many trials of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

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In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

One drama-free Sony succession accomplished, is another around the corner?

In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

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