What happened Paramount launched a $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, outbidding Netflix's $72 billion offer. Paramount's bid includes $18 billion more in cash and aims to challenge Netflix's dominance.
Why it matters This bid... — read more 

Mostly because of special circumstances, which I know the vast majority don’t enjoy. I get that it would be a blow to most people. In my case, I’m close enough to the base that commuting isn’t an issue. One perk of coming back to the d-mb office? I... — read more 

I get that losing the WB bid shouldn't technically touch us, but with this leadership I can't shake the feeling they'll react by doubling down on cost cutting and trimming more people than they originally meant to. Maybe it's paranoia, but when big... — read more 

Paramount was poised to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. What went wrong By Meg James and Stacy Perman Dec. 6, 2025 Paramount’s 30 dollars per share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, backed by Larry Ellison, collapsed Friday when Netflix swept in with a... — read more 

Wow! Paramount + already had a long road to catch up with Netflix. Might never happen now, especially after losing Taylor Sheridan also…the reason for all of Paramount’s best shows…

Good read with lots of BTS scoops, but an AI summary might just read: Entitlement breeds arrogance, which breeds entitlement, which breeds... — read more 

Can you take a short term temp/contract job and still receive the warn severance? Would it cancel it out?

major layoffs happened at disney, warner bros, and paramount many layoffs affected rank-and-file employees and mid-level execs recruiters say past success doesn’t guarantee future leadership roles some expect recovery in the job market by... — read more 

I can’t remember the last time we had a normal day at work, where people weren’t completely at their wit’s end. This past year and a half has felt like collective torture, and there’s still no end in sight.

I'd like to start next year being able to focus on my work (if I'm still here, of course). I have been half-productive since this whole thing started. It's not intentional, I just can't concentrate properly when all I can think about is if I'm next... — read more 

Is there any legs to the rumored layoff on 12/3 before the tree lighting?

Without going into too much detail, it’s been a disappointing journey. To come so far after a highly anticipated merger and to be here. Toxicity. Low morale. Same office politics. And a tough market.

And push as many of us out as they can along the way. Anyone who thinks this is about anything other than maximizing profits by getting rid of people on the cheap is being naive.

There’s seems to be a lot of resentment here from some people with phrases like “adults go to work” and “covid is over” and “it’s your own fault that you moved to another state” and common sentiment is - get back to the office or get out. A lot of... — read more 

The issue with big corporations is that they have a one-size fits all approach to their employees, which lets face it - it's the least effective model. The responses from this post is proof of this. Good companies, take the time to take a macro look... — read more 

I know VH has one foot out the door, but it was definitely disappointing to hear the shift from earlier conversations where he said they were amplifying our concerns about RTO (and even had an internal task force working on possible... — read more 

Interesting they mentioned the possibility of promotions in January, but nothing about merit increases… unless I missed that?

Anyone who speculated that Lex Loofah would end up at 101 Productions so he could continue sponging off Taylor Sheridan was close, but apparently not quite on the money. Kind of appalling that NBCU is going to pay him to continue riding Sheridan's... — read more 

Will there be more layoffs in Berlin and other parts of international? It is a good time to get rid of employees with high salaries and perm contracts due to Ironclad laws in Germany like how it was done in Milan. Otherwise the Ellisons will have to... — read more 

You keep playing with this sh-t, and I will start using AdNauseam. Others too. We will see who wins when this whole stupid obnoxious ads economy collapses. You have to understand. I’d love to support you. But these ads are not just supporting you -... — read more 

Is there a potential date for the next round of cuts? I was told by a trusted HR source that if your team was impacted in October you would NOT be affected again. So do we know what teams/departments are left?

On the list, what does it mean # impacted or # not impacted ?? If there is the #1 on “not impacted”, does that mean they are getting let go, but not immediately? Or they weren’t informed yet? Or they are staying past November?

I’m trying to connect with other employees (former or current) who’ve noticed what seems like a pattern of POC being disproportionately impacted by recent layoffs. Rather than rely on rumors or surface-level reporting, I want to collect real data... — read more 

Does anyone know if you can collect unemployment if you have been given severance?

Seeing that long timers were pushed out makes it clear how little this place cares. Some of these folks built their whole careers there. They could’ve offered early retirement or a way to leave on their own terms, but they didn’t. It’s a rough way to... — read more 

Does anyone have any information on 5 day RTO dates for international offices? Are they also going to offer a buyout the same way the US did?

If you are located in an office like Burbank that did not get the warn notice and you are let go before 12/31, have you tried to negotiate with HR to get a higher severance? Were you successful?

Is the marketing department and BET + Complete done ? I don't know what to believe at this point.I have been told that the next round the remaining people in marketing will be let go. I lost a lot of people on the BET+ side to buyouts and layoffs... — read more 

I have a gut feeling that we'll have difficult time recovering. The whole industry. I have 30 years of experience and I saw a ton of change, a ton of challenging, pivoting, reinventing. But now it feels different, Hollywood is in a complete disaray... — read more 

Let's talk about the possibility, consequences and impact, timing, possible stumbliing blocks, people, layoffs, pay, locations, etc.

Paramount told staff they must return to the office five days a week starting in January and offered a voluntary severance package to employees at vice president level and below who did not want to comply. Around 600 people, mainly in Los... — read more 

WTF was that? Ridiculous

Hi all, Before we return to the office (RTO) full time in Los Angeles and New York on January 5, we wanted to provide a few key updates. First, individual workspace seating assignments will be shared by mid-December. In general, most teams will... — read more 

https://www.businessinsider.com/paramount-skydance-leaked-memo-rto-logistics-5-days-david-ellison-2025-11

. I was grossly underpaid but being single w/no kids and having that leven of comfort knowing your job inside out, I decided to stay and never seek opportunites elsewhere. Sadly my mother got sick w/dementia around 2019 and I was forced to step away... — read more 

Now they’ve sold Telefe, do you think they’ll cut the P+ teams in Argentina?

So international is in addition to the 2k us jobs?

1,000 Layoffs on 10/29 600 Buyouts 1,600 Personnel no longer on the books once Telefe and Chile TV network sold Talk of 2,000 total Layoffs Here's what would be great to know...just so all are aligned and working off the same page. We know that the... — read more