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Paramount wins Champions League broadcast rights in UK from 2027
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US media company Paramount has secured the rights to broadcast most UEFA Champions League matches in the UK from 2027 to 2031, in a deal worth over £1 billion. This replaces TNT Sports, which has held the rights since 2015, while Amazon Prime will continue showing one Tuesday game per matchday. Sky Sports has also won exclusive rights to all Europa League and Conference League games from the 2027-28 season.
The animated series South Park has landed a new $1.5 billion contract with Paramount, secured by creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. This agreement comes after weeks of challenging negotiations. The deal was finalized just hours before the premiere of season 27.
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A new rumour has emerged detailing a potential storyline for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4 film, focusing on Amy Rose's origins. The unconfirmed plot suggests she hails from a dystopian future ruled by Robotnik and Metal Sonic. Fans have reacted positively, linking it to teases from the previous movie.
Taylor Sheridan, creator of Yellowstone, is leaving Paramount after clashes with new leadership, signing a reported $1 billion deal with NBCUniversal. The move stems from disputes over budgets, politics, and project decisions, including drama involving Nicole Kidman. His existing shows will remain with Paramount, which owns the rights.
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Paramount Skydance has initiated a round of approximately 1,000 layoffs on October 29, 2025, targeting redundancies and roles misaligned with new priorities following its merger with Skydance. The cuts affect CBS News, CBS Entertainment, Paramount+, MTV, and other units, with another 1,000 jobs expected soon, reducing the workforce by about 10%. CEO David Ellison described the moves as necessary for long-term success in a memo to employees.