PARAMOUNT GLOBAL - PARAA STOCK NEWS

Paramount Pictures (PARA) and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) have announced a partnership to raise awareness for rare diseases in conjunction with the release of 'Novocaine'. The campaign runs through Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025, with Paramount matching donations up to $40,000 to support NORD's mission.

The initiative highlights that rare diseases affect 1 in 10 Americans, with half being children. NORD has provided $200 million in financial assistance since 2018, with 93% of donations directly funding patient assistance programs. To promote awareness, NORD's Running for Rare® team will host a 5K event in Austin, Texas, on March 1, featuring actor Jack Quaid and offering participants T-shirts and advanced screening tickets to 'Novocaine'.

The collaboration aims to address the challenges faced by over 30 million Americans living with rare diseases, who experience medical costs 3-5 times higher than average, delayed diagnoses, and treatment options.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) has announced its financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, with details available on the company's Investors homepage. The media and entertainment giant will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET) today, accessible via webcast or by phone using specific dial-in numbers.

An audio replay will be available from 7:30 p.m. (EST) on February 26 through the company's investor relations website. Paramount, which operates major brands including CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV, maintains one of the industry's largest TV and film libraries while offering streaming services and digital video products.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share for both Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on April 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 17, 2025.

Paramount Global operates as a leading global media, streaming, and entertainment company, featuring prominent brands such as CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV. The company maintains one of the industry's largest TV and film libraries while providing streaming services, digital video products, and capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.

Nickelodeon has announced Avatar: Seven Havens, a new 26-episode animated series set in the Avatar universe, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Created by original series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the new series follows a young Earthbender who discovers she's the new Avatar after Korra.

The story takes place in a world devastated by a cataclysm, where being the Avatar is seen as a threat rather than salvation. The series, produced under the Avatar Studios banner, consists of two 13-episode books.

Additionally, Nickelodeon announced several 20th anniversary initiatives including new digital content, a live orchestra world tour, consumer products, and gaming releases. Notable launches include Avatar: Chibi Minis, new mobile games, and an upcoming theatrical film starring Dave Bautista, scheduled for January 30, 2026.

Nickelodeon has announced the launch of Super Duper Bunny League, a new animated preschool series based on Jamie Smart's comic book series. The show will premiere on February 22, 2025, on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel, followed by its linear debut on Nickelodeon on April 19, 2025.

The 2D-animated adventure-comedy series consists of 26 half-hour episodes across two seasons, featuring a diverse group of bunny superheroes protecting 'Important City' from various villains, including their creator Dr. Fuzzleglove. The series will air new episodes for nine consecutive weeks on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT) before rolling out internationally on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels later in the year.

The show features voice talents including Miles J. Harvey, H Michael Croner, Michaela Dietz, and special appearances by Fred Stoller, Carol Kane, and Danny Trejo. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, with Robert Scull and Jonny Belt serving as executive producers.

Paramount+ and EverPass Media have announced a multi-year distribution agreement that will allow commercial businesses to stream CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League matches starting February 18, 2025. This marks the first time these matches will be available for commercial venues in the United States.

The agreement includes access to all CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League matches that stream on Paramount+, along with select ancillary programming like The Golazo Show. CBS Sports maintains exclusive English-language rights for UEFA Champions League in the U.S., with all matches streaming on Paramount+ and select matches airing on the CBS Television Network.

EverPass Media, launched in April 2023, is a media platform that provides streaming solutions for commercial establishments like bars, restaurants, hotels, and gyms. This partnership aims to increase viewership and awareness for Paramount+ while offering businesses a new way to attract customers and enhance patron engagement through live sports content.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET) following the earnings release.

A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investors homepage, and the conference call can be accessed by dialing 833-470-1428 (domestic) or 404-975-4839 (international) with access code 239215. An audio replay will be available from 7:30 p.m. (ET) on the same day through the company's website and via phone using access code 539143.

Nickelodeon announced a new special, 'NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers,' debuting February 26, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Paramount (PARA). The half-hour program, hosted by Young Dylan, will celebrate Black History Month by featuring prominent Black NFL quarterbacks including Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, and Jayden Daniels, alongside legends Doug Williams and Randall Cunningham.

The special will be available on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon's YouTube channel the following day. It will be preceded by a new episode of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan and follows the final episode of NFL Slimetime's fourth season, which will air on February 12 featuring Super Bowl LIX coverage.

Paramount Global (PARA) and Nielsen have signed a new multi-year measurement and analytics deal covering all Paramount platforms, including broadcast, cable networks, and streaming services. The partnership includes advanced measurement services like Advanced Audiences, Big Data + Panel, and Nielsen ONE Ads for Connected Television.

The announcement highlights significant ratings achievements for Paramount, including CBS's AFC Championship Game drawing 57.7 million viewers and strong performance of drama series. Tracker led as the top drama with 11.3-11.6 million average viewers across fall months, while Paramount+ celebrated success with series like Lioness, Tulsa King, and Landman, the latter becoming its first billion-minute weekly performer.

CBS dramas accumulated over 50 trillion viewing minutes in Q4 2024, surpassing other broadcast networks. The multi-platform strategy proved successful with Tracker and Elsbeth achieving 26.07 billion and 14.94 billion minutes viewed respectively across multiple platforms.