Skydance CEO David Ellison told the FCC he wants “American storytelling” at Paramount while touting a new, “unbiased” editorial direction for CBS News.

In meeting with FCC officials, Skydance's David Ellison promised that CBS's "editorial decision-making reflects the varied ideological perspectives of American viewers."

David Ellison met this week with Brendan Carr and FCC staffers to discuss the Paramount Global merger which is still under agency review.

Skydance CEO David Ellison discussed his company's pending merger with Paramount with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr at a meeting this week

Fox News host Howard Kurtz criticized CBS parent company Paramount over its ongoing efforts to get approval from the Trump administration for a mega-merger with Skydance.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to end in May 2026 in a move sure to invite speculation that it's due to the impending Paramount-Skydance merger.

“South Park” fans are anxious for the adult cartoon to return. Season 27 was initially supposed to premiere on Comedy Central on July 9, but the release date was pushed back to Wednesday, July 23, amid Skydance Media’s pending acquisition of Comedy Central’s parent company, Paramount Network.

David Rhodes, Sky News executive chairman and former CBS News head, is in talks to run CBS News again if the Skydance acquisition of the broadcaster's owner Paramount Global closes, digital news website Puck reported on Friday.

As the Paramount-Skydance merger moves along, incoming execs Jeff Shell and David Ellison turn their attention to flagship property “South Park.”

With streaming deals expiring, South Park Season 27 has been delayed, and without a new agreement, the series could soon be without a platform.