Paramount Global owner calls off merger talks with Skydance Media

National Amusements ends talks on Paramount-Skydance merger, citing inability to reach terms. Concerns over Paramount’s future due to debt and declining TV business. Skydance, led by David Ellison, has produced hits for Paramount like ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Mission Impossible’ series. National Amusements ends talks on Paramount-Skydance merger, citing inability to reach terms. Concerns over Paramount’s future due to debt and declining TV business. Skydance, led by David Ellison, has produced hits for Paramount like ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Mission Impossible’ series.  Economic Times