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CNN Shenanigans, Iger’s Peltz Defense, Ellison’s Next Move

Welcome back to The Daily Courant, your afternoon bundle of Puck’s latest reporting.

Today, we lead with Matt Belloni and Bill Cohan’s indispensable mind-meld on the possible deal scenarios for Shari Redstone’s Paramount Global, following Matt’s scoop that RedBird Capital and Skydance Media are considering a bid for the family’s controlling interest.

Plus, below the fold: Dylan Byers chronicles Chris Licht’s post-CNN escapades before turning to the heated cable news scrum for G.O.P. presidential debates. Bill details the germane Redstone family lore, and evaluates Iger’s upper hand over Disney’s activist investors. And on The Powers That Be, Peter Hamby and Jon Kelly explore all the angles of the Paramount sale process, and exchange insights on the network debate shenanigans.



The Inside Conversation: Shari, Ellison, and the Paramount Sale Scenarios

MATTHEW BELLONI & WILLIAM D. COHAN

Should Skydance and RedBird go after National Amusements, the parent company of the Redstone media assets? Or does a deal for Paramount Global make more sense?

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News and notes on the latest intrigues from the media investor swirl.



Media Monday: Shari’s Deal Options & Debate Shenanigans

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