Ex-Disney CEO Eisner criticizes Iger's decision to suspend Kimmel after FCC pressure, highlighting tensions and potential financial/political influence. Iger's handling of the situation is questioned amid affiliate rebellion.
The FCC approved the $8.4B Paramount Global-Skydance Media merger, giving Skydance control over CBS, Paramount Pictures, Paramount+, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central. Shari Redstone will receive $1.75B.
FCC scrutinizes the Paramount-Skydance deal & CBS over alleged political bias. Trump seeks concessions. Carr eyes CBS's news content, potentially impacting deal approval and media landscape.
