Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger Begins Operating

On air: Hank Ledger on Europe Open
Published 4:59 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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First reported by NPR: “New Hollywood era begins with an epic mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:59 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger; aired 2 times.
Topics: Hollywood, Warner Bros, Paramount.

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NPRNew Hollywood era begins with an epic mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, NPR reports the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger survived court challenges, protests and regulatory scrutiny. The combined company, named Skydance, now begins operating.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentIt's very early here. A sprinkler just went off on me, and a security guard says I'm standing on a historic parking space.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentCould be the one Hank asked about.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSir, you work in the building. Is it a new era or just a new lanyard?
Marty QuillSkip, I've worked here eleven years and my badge just changed logos twice before breakfast. They gave me a new mug.
Marty QuillThe coffee is still sad.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. A sprinkler, a parking dispute and a sad mug. That is a proper merger. Back to the desk.