With all the news about Colbert and CBS, I read Paramount is buying HBO

[Beringia]

These are the censor people who are aligned with Trump

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/what-happens-hbo-paramount-skydance-buys-warner-bros-1236675254/

What Happens to HBO After Paramount Buys Warner Bros.?

Like the rest of the town last week, the shock news of Paramount Skydance’s 11th-hour successful acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery stung deep at HBO. According to at least one insider, when word came down on Thursday that Netflix had ended its pursuit of the company, HBO chairman and CEO Casey Bloys walked out of his office and proclaimed, “It’s over.”

And he wasn’t just referring to the uncertainty surrounding the future of who would ultimately control Warner Bros. Discovery — and ergo, HBO. No, the surprise deal that would put Paramount Skydance and the Donald Trump-friendly Ellisons in charge of HBO — and what it might mean for the future of the company and its HBO Max streamer — sent staffers into a weekend tailspin.

[wcmagumba]

1. I'll probably go back to reading books, streaming has been fun but is feeling way too controlled and controlling now...

I never completely stopped reading books it's just that my eyes are bad, even wearing glasses...

[Auggie]

2. Simple. The quality productions will move to Netflix and Apple ...

where they will be appreciated and better funded. Paramount will continue to produce crap that caters to morons.

My biggest fear is what happens to TCM.