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Paramount Global may be broken up in big sale
The future of Paramount Global hangs in the balance as rumors of a massive merger or acquisition swirl.
Reports indicate that Apollo Global, a private-equity firm, has tabled an $11 billion bid for Paramount’s Hollywood studios, sparking speculation about the fate of the media conglomerate.
Paramount Global, helmed by CEO, comprises three key segments: filmed entertainment, TV media, and direct-to-consumer streaming.
Analysts suggest that any potential sale, whether in its entirety or in parts, could significantly reshape the entertainment landscape.
Apollo makes $11 billion bid for Paramount’s Hollywood studio
The filmed entertainment arm, contributing 10% of the company’s revenue in 2023, includes Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players, Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Studio, Awesomeness, and Miramax.
CBS and Paramount
Notably absent from this segment are Paramount Television Studios, CBS Studios, or Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, which fall under the TV media division.
If Apollo’s reported bid is solely for Paramount Global’s film and TV studio business, it would encompass a treasure trove of iconic titles and franchises, such as “Mission: Impossible,” “The Godfather” trilogy, and “Indiana Jones.”
However, uncertainty looms over whether the deal includes the television studios housed within the TV media group, which boasts popular shows like “Yellowstone” and “NCIS.”
The TV media division, Paramount Global’s largest segment, consists of CBS Television Network, CBS Stations, Paramount Media Networks, BET Media Group, international free-to-air networks, and various studios.
CBS is one of America’s top four networks.
Should a buyer acquire both the filmed entertainment and television studios, the remaining TV media division would include a robust portfolio of channels and platforms but might appear “hollow” without the studio business, according to analysts.
In the realm of direct-to-consumer streaming, Paramount+ (formerly Showtime), Pluto TV, and BET+ are the key assets. While a buyer might be interested in acquiring these assets, concerns persist about content ownership and rights complexities, particularly with franchises like “Mission: Impossible” having rights sold off to partners.
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Boeing 787 crashes in India, 242 on board
Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, while flying to London, injuring many passengers. This incident poses significant issues for Boeing, which is already dealing with safety concerns, and has prompted condolences from both Indian and U.K. leaders.
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operated by Air India, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, while en route to London’s Gatwick Airport.
The aircraft departed at 1:38 p.m. local time with 230 passengers, including 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals.
Air India confirmed that injured passengers are being taken to nearby hospitals.
The 787 Dreamliner had operated for 14 years without a fatal incident before this crash.
Boeing response
Boeing expressed awareness of the situation and is gathering more information, although shares dropped drastically following the news.
This incident presents a significant challenge for Boeing, which has faced safety and production issues recently.
Local media reported smoke emanating from the crash site, and emergency responders were seen transporting individuals on stretchers.
The plane lost location data at 625 feet altitude and descending at 475 feet per minute before the crash.
The incident occurred in a residential area, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated his government will assist local authorities.
Air India, recently acquired by Tata Sons, has been navigating difficulties as the former state-run carrier.
The jet crash is part of a troubling year for aviation, following other serious incidents, including a 2018-2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash that resulted in over 300 fatalities.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern for affected families as the situation unfolds.
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