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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1936, Jan Němec, Czech director and screenwriter (died 2016) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1973, Lon Chaney Jr., American actor (born 1906) passed away. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Jeff Zucker Stays Mum on Paramount-WBD, CNN Drama as He Completes His Own Merger
RedBird IMI CEO and former CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker is staying quiet on the drama surrounding the cable network ahead of Paramount’s ownership. “I’m focused on this deal,” Zucker told TheWrap on Thursday following the closing of All3Media’s merger with Banijay’s TV production business. “I’m going to leave that deal to the others who []
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The Independent
· Jul 1, 2026
Top CNN star to leave network ahead of Paramount takeover and possible Bari Weiss leadership
The merger would put both CBS and CNN under the same ownership, causing worries for CNN staff
Washington Examiner
· Jun 30, 2026
UK government on collision course with Trump administration over Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The British government is preparing to put the brakes on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing a fear that it could negatively impact the media ecosystem of the country. British culture minister Lisa Nandy said Tuesday that “following engagement with the parties and independent research,” her ministry reached out to the “current and proposed owners []
Awful Announcing
· Jul 1, 2026
UK government weighs intervention in Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger
The Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger has hit a potential roadblock after the UK government announced it is taking a closer look into the transaction. “Following engagement with the parties and independent research, my Department has today written to the current and proposed owners of Warner Bros. Discovery on my behalf to inform them that I
ComicBook.com
· Jun 23, 2026
DC Boss Confirms Paramount CEO Has Already Met With James Gunn About DCU Future
There are major shifting tides in the entertainment industry, and one of the biggest is the impending merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount-Skydance. With Warner’s extensive library of TV and movie properties added to its own, Paramount will leapfrog to the forefront of the TV/movie industry, while also claiming a sizeable chunk of the []
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 30, 2026
Mark Harmon to Make Full-Time Acting Return in ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 3
The long-time franchise lead also narrates the prequel series and is an executive producer.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
Josh Gad Joins Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s Eleven Prequel
Josh Gad has joined the cast of Bradley Cooper's Ocean's Eleven prequel at Warner Bros., according to Variety, the latest addition to an ensemble built around Margot Robbie and set for release on June 25, 2027. His is the most overtly comic presence yet attached to a production that had otherwise declared its seriousness at every turn.
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Related coverage for "Jeff Zucker Stays Mum on Paramount-WBD, CNN Drama as He Completes His Own Merger": The Independent — Top CNN star to leave network ahead of Paramount takeover and possible Bari Weiss leadership. Washington Examiner — UK government on collision course with Trump administration over Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Awful Announcing — UK government weighs intervention in Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger. ComicBook.com — DC Boss Confirms Paramount CEO Has Already Met With James Gunn About DCU Future. The Hollywood Reporter — Mark Harmon to Make Full-Time Acting Return in ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 3. The Eastern Herald — Josh Gad Joins Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s Eleven Prequel