Hi everybody. I'm Kevin. Um, I got my start in show business when I was 17.Although, truth be told, I was already working summers at NBC Studios in Brooklyn when I was 14 as an illegal minor. And today, that'd probably get you deported. Am I showing my politics.Um, I worked on shows none of you probably remember. Anyone here recall Craft Musical. >> Wow. Wow.I barely remember it and I actually worked on it. Um, when I was studying communications at Boston University, I used to commute back and forth to New ...

Core Insights - Paramount Global's co-CEO Chris McCarthy emphasized the company's strategic partnership with Taylor Sheridan's 101 Studios, highlighting that they are not seeking to acquire the studio but value the existing relationship [1][2][4] - The partnership with Sheridan has proven successful, with Paramount holding an exclusive agreement with him until 2028 and owning all intellectual property (IP) generated from their collaboration [3] - Paramount has implemented new creative models inspired by Sheridan's work, which have been effective in attracting new talent, such as Jez Butterworth, leading to successful projects like The Agency and MobLand [5] Financial Performance - Paramount reported solid quarterly earnings but is focusing on cash conservation amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, alongside significant cost reductions in preparation for a merger with Skydance [6] - The average production cost of Paramount Pictures' films has been reduced by 35% over the past 24 months, indicating a strategic shift towards more efficient production practices [6] Future Outlook - The company anticipates that its sale to Skydance will be finalized in the first half of the year, pending FCC approval [7]