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The PARAA news page on Stock Titan provides an archive of news and press releases related to Paramount Global and its Class A common stock prior to the company’s combination with Skydance Media and subsequent delisting. Paramount described itself as a global media, streaming and entertainment company with a portfolio that includes CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV, and this news flow reflects activity across those brands.
Coverage includes corporate announcements such as quarterly earnings releases, where Paramount Global reports financial results and hosts investor webcasts, as well as transaction-related updates tied to the merger with Skydance Media and the creation of Paramount Skydance Corporation. These items explain key dates, election deadlines for stockholders, and the expected transition of public trading to the PSKY ticker while PARAA and PARA cease to be listed on Nasdaq.
Brand and content news is also prominent. Nickelodeon press releases highlight programming moves like adding the Emmy Award-winning series Modern Family to the Nick at Nite lineup, airing animated series Unicorn Academy and Vida the Vet, and launching the preschool series Tim Rex in Space in partnership with Channel 5’s Milkshake!. Other items describe collaborations such as a SpongeBob SquarePants fashion collection and the "Worthy" public service campaign with Plan International, featuring Dora and airing across Nickelodeon and MTV networks in many markets.
For researchers and investors, this page serves as a historical record of how Paramount used its broadcast networks, cable channels and streaming platforms, and how the company communicated major strategic steps leading to its integration into Paramount Skydance Corporation. Users can review these archived updates to understand the evolution of the business and the events surrounding the end of PARAA as a standalone Nasdaq-listed security.
Paramount+ and EverPass Media have announced a multi-year distribution agreement that will allow commercial businesses to stream CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League matches starting February 18, 2025. This marks the first time these matches will be available for commercial venues in the United States.
The agreement includes access to all CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League matches that stream on Paramount+, along with select ancillary programming like The Golazo Show. CBS Sports maintains exclusive English-language rights for UEFA Champions League in the U.S., with all matches streaming on Paramount+ and select matches airing on the CBS Television Network.
EverPass Media, launched in April 2023, is a media platform that provides streaming solutions for commercial establishments like bars, restaurants, hotels, and gyms. This partnership aims to increase viewership and awareness for Paramount+ while offering businesses a new way to attract customers and enhance patron engagement through live sports content.
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET) following the earnings release.
A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investors homepage, and the conference call can be accessed by dialing 833-470-1428 (domestic) or 404-975-4839 (international) with access code 239215. An audio replay will be available from 7:30 p.m. (ET) on the same day through the company's website and via phone using access code 539143.
Nickelodeon announced a new special, 'NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers,' debuting February 26, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Paramount (PARA). The half-hour program, hosted by Young Dylan, will celebrate Black History Month by featuring prominent Black NFL quarterbacks including Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, and Jayden Daniels, alongside legends Doug Williams and Randall Cunningham.
The special will be available on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon's YouTube channel the following day. It will be preceded by a new episode of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan and follows the final episode of NFL Slimetime's fourth season, which will air on February 12 featuring Super Bowl LIX coverage.
Paramount Global (PARA) and Nielsen have signed a new multi-year measurement and analytics deal covering all Paramount platforms, including broadcast, cable networks, and streaming services. The partnership includes advanced measurement services like Advanced Audiences, Big Data + Panel, and Nielsen ONE Ads for Connected Television.
The announcement highlights significant ratings achievements for Paramount, including CBS's AFC Championship Game drawing 57.7 million viewers and strong performance of drama series. Tracker led as the top drama with 11.3-11.6 million average viewers across fall months, while Paramount+ celebrated success with series like Lioness, Tulsa King, and Landman, the latter becoming its first billion-minute weekly performer.
CBS dramas accumulated over 50 trillion viewing minutes in Q4 2024, surpassing other broadcast networks. The multi-platform strategy proved successful with Tracker and Elsbeth achieving 26.07 billion and 14.94 billion minutes viewed respectively across multiple platforms.
Nickelodeon has announced Kid Cowboy, its first original animated series specifically developed for YouTube, debuting January 24, 2025, on the Blaze and the Monster Machines YouTube channel. Created by Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter Freddy Wexler and executive produced by Wexler and Emilio Estefan, the series features a guitar-playing hero in a futuristic world.
The music-driven, Spanish language-infused series follows the main character's adventures in the futuristic world of Esperanza, promoting values like bravery, kindness, and truthfulness. The show represents Nickelodeon's strategic move to digital-first platforms, leveraging its YouTube network that generates over two billion views and 20 billion minutes of watch time monthly across more than 50 channels in 15+ languages.
Nex and Paramount Game Studios have launched 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rooftop Mayhem', a side-scrolling action motion game exclusively for the Nex Playground console. Set in the Mutant Mayhem universe, the game allows players to choose from four playable characters - Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, or Michelangelo - as they battle through Brooklyn's rooftops to defeat Superfly and his mutant forces.
The game features 2-player co-op mode, iconic boss battles, and character progression with unlockable combos and moves. This release adds to Nex Playground's growing partnership portfolio, which includes major brands like Hasbro, Mattel, Sesame Workshop, Miraculous Corp, Universal Products & Experiences, and Halfbrick Studios. The console is available through major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.
Paramount Global (PARA) and Comcast (CMCSA) have announced the renewal of their comprehensive distribution agreements. The multi-year deals ensure continued delivery of Paramount's broadcast, entertainment, news, and sports content across Xfinity platforms.
The agreement includes carriage of Paramount's networks such as CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Network. Comcast subscribers will maintain access to streaming services including Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+. Additionally, Comcast gains rights to make Paramount+ with SHOWTIME available to qualifying Xfinity customers.
While the specific terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, both companies expressed satisfaction with the renewed partnership, emphasizing the importance of providing diverse content options to their audiences.
Paramount's Nickelodeon and CBS Sports announced their special NFL Wild Card game broadcast featuring the Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans on January 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET. The 'NFL Wild Card Game Live from Bikini Bottom' will offer a unique alternate telecast alongside CBS Sports' main broadcast.
The presentation will feature SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star in the virtual booth with CBS Sports analyst Nate Burleson, while Sandy Cheeks and NFL Slimetime's Dylan Schefter report from the sidelines. The broadcast will include enhanced Nick-themed graphics, augmented reality, and appearances by various Paramount characters including Transformers, Hey Arnold!, and Sonic the Hedgehog characters.
Special features include the Submarine Blimp equipped to Slime the crowd, PAW Patrol-themed 'SkyeCam', and end zone clam cannons. The event marks CBS Sports' and Nickelodeon's sixth NFL collaboration, following their Emmy Award-winning Super Bowl LVIII alternate telecast.
Paramount Pictures (PARA) announced its Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has surpassed $1B in total box office receipts worldwide. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has earned over $312M globally, with $187M domestically and $100M+ internationally. The first two films earned a combined $725.2M globally and generated $181M in home entertainment revenue.
The third installment received an 'A' CinemaScore and holds an 86% Rotten Tomatoes critics' score, tying for the best-reviewed video game adaptation. The spinoff series 'Knuckles' became Paramount+'s #1 Kids & Family series with 11M global streaming hours in its first 28 days. The franchise's success has led to development of a fourth installment.
The latest film features returning cast including Jim Carrey, and introduces Shadow as a new antagonist. The movie's international opening performed 83% better than its predecessor on a like-for-like basis.
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) has announced the redemption of all its remaining outstanding 4.750% senior notes due May 15, 2025. The redemption will take place on December 27, 2024, with an aggregate principal amount of $125,561,000 to be redeemed. The redemption price will include 100% of the principal amount, a make-whole amount, and accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date. Holders of the notes through brokers or banks should contact their intermediaries for information, while direct holders can contact Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas at (800) 735-7777.