Sony and private equity company Apollo have reportedly made a $US26 billion offer to acquire Paramount Global, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Australia will soon have its own version of the global NCIS franchise, with streaming service Paramount+ and CBS Studios to begin production on 'NCIS: Sydney'.
Michelle Nagy's journey to running the art department on 'NCIS: Sydney' was a twisting one, with a few speedhumps along the way.
Looming decisions from the Federal Government about the shape of content obligations for SVOD services have given the country's free-to-air broadcasters plenty of food for thought as they attempt to maintain momentum in an increasingly competitive market.
Paramount ANZ head of drama and executive production, Rick Maier, will move to the newly created role of creative advisor for drama at the company from next year.
Five early-mid career screenwriters will have the opportunity to join the script department for Australian NCIS series, 'NCIS: Sydney', as part of a new initiative from Screen Australia, Paramount Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), CBS Studios, and Endemol Shine Australia.
Olivia Swann and Todd Lasance will play the leaders of an eclectic team of US NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police in 'NCIS: Sydney', as filming continues in the harbour city.
Six screenwriters have been chosen to take part in the 'NCIS: Sydney' S1 Script Department Program, with Rachael Alford, Ella Cook, James Cripps, Siobhan Domingo, Josh Sambono and Clare Sladden to work within the script department for the upcoming drama.