In a landmark $28 billion merger, Shari Redstone sells Paramount to Skydance, marking the end of an era. Discover how this game-changing deal reshapes Hollywood’s future.
1. What major announcement did Shari Redstone make regarding Paramount?
- A. The launch of a new streaming service
- B. The sale of Paramount to Skydance
- C. The closure of Paramount Studios
- D. The creation of a new film franchise
Answer: B. The sale of Paramount to Skydance
2. Who is the current CEO of Skydance?
- A. Shari Redstone
- B. Jeff Shell
- C. David Ellison
- D. Sumner Redstone
Answer: C. David Ellison
3. What is the estimated value of the new company formed by the merger?
- A. $15 billion
- B. $20 billion
- C. $28 billion
- D. $30 billion
Answer: C. $28 billion
4. How much will Skydance invest to take over Paramount?
- A. $5 billion
- B. $8 billion
- C. $10 billion
- D. $12 billion
Answer: B. $8 billion
5. What will common shareholders in Paramount receive per share as part of the merger deal?
- A. $10
- B. $15
- C. $20
- D. $25
Answer: B. $15
6. Which classic cinema title was produced by Paramount?
- A. Top Gun: Maverick
- B. Star Trek Into Darkness
- C. The Godfather
- D. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Answer: C. The Godfather
7. What role will Jeff Shell assume in the newly combined company?
- A. Chief Financial Officer
- B. Chief Operating Officer
- C. President
- D. Vice President
Answer: C. President
8. How long do Paramount’s advisers have to entertain rival bids for the company?
- A. 30 days
- B. 45 days
- C. 60 days
- D. 90 days
Answer: B. 45 days
9. Which company had offered to buy Paramount at a $26bn valuation?
- A. Apple
- B. Sony
- C. Google
- D. Netflix
Answer: B. Sony
10. Who is one of the key partners in the deal with David Ellison?
- A. Bob Bakish
- B. Larry Ellison
- C. Gerry Cardinale
- D. Edgar Bronfman Jr
Answer: C. Gerry Cardinale