Paramount is developing a movie adaptation of CD Projekt Red's acclaimed sci-fi RPG 'Cyberpunk 2077,' with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura attached and the game's developer also serving as producer. The film will adapt the game's Night City setting and protagonist V's story, capitalizing on the recent success of video game-to-film adaptations.
David Zaslav received a $606 million payout upon leaving Warner Bros. Discovery as CEO following its acquisition by Paramount in a deal led by David Ellison. The package includes stock options and restricted stock units, though some options became worthless post-merger. Several other WBD executives also received substantial payouts from the October 6 closing.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merged to form Skydance, which began trading after closing with $79 billion in debt. CEO David Ellison awarded himself a $150 million bonus and gave executives massive raises while implementing mass layoffs, eroding employee morale and Wall Street confidence. The combined company is now considered too big to fail for Hollywood's ecosystem, but faces significant challenges in profitability.