So skydance just secured the rights to UFC. So the company is growing. Not sure if it’s going to save jobs but I’d rather be the buyer than the seller.

It's clear after all of last week's press events and what Ellison said during his CNBC interview that layoffs are coming. They also said that they are not going to do "death by 1000 cuts" like our former senior management did...meaning it is likely... — read more 

Any news on what's happening with MTVE (other than what's been reported, which doesn't sound promising).

Has anyone heard that BET is getting sold and they are doing another staff reduction before they sale ?

I came into my office today (1515) and as I'm working the lights shut off. They were doing an electrical test on the whole floor, and I saw massive blueprints of our floor plan spread on a table outside. Idk, could just be routine but...gave me a... — read more 

I sent all the paper work certified mail to sell 100% of class B PARA. The entire thing was very manual which is curious. I haven't seen any movement on the final tender of 61% class B PARA shares hit that account. Anyone else see different?

https://deadline.com/2025/08/paramount-shifting-corporate-headquarters-to-l-a-skydance-santa-monica-1236481980/ Article seems to insinuate that 1515 will no longer be used.

Is that true? On day 1?

Do we think the announcements of the new structures within the 3 new tiers will come before or after the town hall next week? Feel like we’re still just waiting in limbo. Especially those who will likely fall into “TV Media” - whatever that means... — read more 

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/paramount-skydance-deal-closes-1236477281/

Let’s treat like today is the first day of school.

New company, new leadership, new vision, new plans. Ready

Bye! https://deadline.com/2025/08/liza-burnett-fefferman-leaving-communications-mtve-studios-1236480337/

https://deadline.com/2025/08/skydance-paramount-senior-leadership-team-1236479677/

Being told by management to prepare for a 5 days a week RTO policy. Anyone else hearing this?

So our stock options are being converted 1:1 to the new stock. What's this about a double trigger? The way I read it, it sounds like all outstanding options would vest immediately upon termination (aka layoff, not you got caught at a Coldplay... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/everything-know-bet-awards-getting-071316483.html

Any new news recently?

A fitting end (hopefully!) to a career that saw her stealing credit at every possible turn. https://deadline.com/2025/08/nina-l-diaz-leaving-paramount-skydance-merger-showtime-mtv-1236478136/ The comments section on this article is en fuego.

2 billion in cost cuts - more than a 1000 layoffs only specific seems to be bringing down cable nets cost - the rest seems like it would cost more

seeing exits in the news and the new structure of the production companies - anyone hear anything about layoffs or the teams under these folks seems well planned out lots SD leadership - but they have a small employee count ..

Honestly sort of gross that Skydance is even allowing this to happen. Don’t get it.

I joined recently, and with everything that's going on, I'm just trying to figure out what I’d be entitled to if things go south. Feels like a strange time to be the “new guy.”

We know the current one was not doing a good job. Hopefully, things will improve in the future. At least for those who're still here once it's all over.

https://deadline.com/2025/08/skydance-paramount-merger-corporate-structure-1236477330/

Haven’t we learned anything from the previous rounds of layoffs? It’s always been, and still is, all about the bottom line. You can be valuable, skilled, reliable, hardworking, uniquely creative, and still be let go just as easily as someone fresh... — read more 

Has anyone heard if/when they might get rid of the hybrid schedule and make us return to office? Wondering if there would be any flexibility with how many days are required or if it would be up to the department head

I heard from a colleague that there would be a townhall after the merger close. They didn’t have a date they could share but they know it’s being worked on. I’m curious if anyone here has heard anything about when this townhall might happen?

Heard from two senior folks now that all the tech and operations get outsouced to Oracle to save that promised $2B. Helps Paramount and very good for Oracle cloud. Any truth here?

What do the SVPs and EVPs earn at Paramount, including all orgs?

Restructuring is coming (allegedly,) but leadership is radio silent or shrugs while pushing performance reviews. Which teams/roles are most at risk? Is TR staying for the p+/pluto tech convergence, what about VH? It’s frustrating to piece together... — read more 

Apologies as this isn't layoff related. If you have Paramount Class B shares in your Paramount 401k, according to Friday's filing with the SEC, you have until 4pm New York Time on Monday 6/28 to vote on whether you're tendering your shares or not... — read more 

I heard there was a big sc--w-up at CBS News with the buyouts they offered to certain employees. Heard they offered buyouts initially including freelance years and then they yanked back all the freelance years, which in turn led to the yanking of... — read more 

your thoughts ?

Does anyone know if we'll get severance if they make sweeping cuts?

I’ve heard from a senior Tech executive that PW and his L2 have been working for months on a massive reorganization with the help of Bain & Company. This executive said this would be the largest reduction across any single team and be triggered on... — read more 

Still Sept/October after VMA's or merger + 90 days? Or both?