Deal or no deal for Paramount? Here are the options

What has long looked like Paramount Global's most viable buyout option has been the subject of weeks of palace intrigue, plagued by an investor rebellion and corporate shakeups.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Deal or no deal for Paramount? Here are the options on the table Paramount's 30-day window to negotiate exclusively with Skydance is closing without a deal and Sony is waiting around the hoop. What's next? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Whoopi Goldberg will never stop grieving her mother's and brother's deaths Whoopi Goldberg discusses her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," her political activism and her Broadway aspirations. SHARE       READ MORE A new doc contains fresh allegations against Kevin Spacey. Our takeaways from 'Spacey Unmasked' "Spacey Unmasked," which premiered Monday on the U.K.'s Channel 4, details allegations of misconduct from 10 men against the actor, all but one of whom have never before spoken publicly. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Did Rihanna and Katy Perry attend the Met Gala? No, but AI had fans thinking otherwise Katy Perry's mom was among the social media fans duped by AI images of the "Roar" singer and Rihanna at the 2024 Met Gala. Neither one attended the event. SHARE       READ MORE Justin Chang wins criticism Pulitzer for Los Angeles Times Former L.A. Times film critic Justin Chang wins Pulitzer Prize for work singling out those he felt deserved praise for artistry, humanity and sheer storytelling. SHARE       READ MORE Jeannie Epper, trailblazing Hollywood stuntwoman, dies at 83 Jeannie Epper, the trailblazing stuntwoman who appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows, including "Wonder Woman" and "Dynasty," has died at 83. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times The Envelope newsletter. Invite your family, friends, and colleagues to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW