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From HBO Max to Harry Potter, here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella

Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, ushering in a new Hollywood giant. Skydance Corp. emerges from one of the biggest mergers ever — $111 billion including debt — in the media and entertainment industry. Here is a list of notable films, sho...

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What happened From HBO Max to Harry Potter, here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella.
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Oct 6, 4:37 PM

From HBO Max to Harry Potter, here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella

Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, ushering in a new Hollywood giant. Skydance Corp. emerges from one of the biggest mergers ever...

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The IndependentNews report · Oct 6, 4:35 PM

From HBO Max to Harry Potter, here’s what’s now under the Skydance umbrella

Skydance-owned Paramount on Tuesday closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

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