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Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Is my HBO safe? What the Paramount-WBD merger means for the future of CNN, movies, and more.

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David Ellison controls HBO and the Warner Bros. studio after forming Skydance. Here's what the Paramount-WBD merger means for HBO Max and CNN.

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  1. New York Post

    Here’s what’s happening to Paramount+ and HBO Max subscriptions after Paramount-WBD merger (opens New York Post)

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    Skydance CEO David Ellison addressed combining HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service – sparking questions around how much the mega-streamer could cost fans.

  2. Insider

    Is my HBO safe? What the Paramount-WBD merger means for the future of CNN, movies, and more. (opens Insider)

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    David Ellison controls HBO and the Warner Bros. studio after forming Skydance. Here's what the Paramount-WBD merger means for HBO Max and CNN.

  3. Fast Company

    What will happen to Paramount+ and HBO Max under the new Skydance? (opens Fast Company)

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    The deal merging Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. closed on Tuesday, bringing with it new questions about the future of the companies’ flagship streaming services: Paramount+ and HBO Max. What will that mean for streaming consumers? So far, the new company hasn’t said much.

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