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Almost a month after Paramount Skydance absorbed Warner Bros Discovery, executives are deciding what happens to Paramount+'s drama slate. One option is moving series to HBO, and another is splitting oversight between Sarah Aubrey and Francesca Orsi.
Why it mattersCasey Bloys, now co-chair and chief content officer of Skydance's streaming arm, runs content for both services. Moving shows under HBO would use the label as a quality stamp that travels between catalogues.
Via DeadlineOn our radar beforeHBO has now come up in 4 of our 241 episodes. First: Ep 3, 27 Feb. Latest: Ep 116, 20 Jun. Every episode on HBO.
Why it mattersThe Archivia gains reach through a heritage partner, while Casadei sells a complete outfit and a fuller basket from one purchase.
Via Footwear NewsWhy it mattersSupreme edges into territory held by bedding brands and lifestyle shops, with a drop landing 5 November and in Asia on 7 November.
Via HypebeastWhy it mattersFurniture, audio and lighting brands gain a buyer who treats home as studio and venue, and chooses kit to match.
Via ArchDailyWhy it mattersDia gets a dependable funder, and Chanel builds standing with artists and collectors that a one-off sponsor can't buy quickly.
Via VogueOn our radar beforeChanel has now come up in 18 of our 241 episodes. First: Ep 20, 16 Mar. Latest: Ep 202, 14 Sep. Every episode on Chanel.
Casadei paired its sandals with clothes from another label, Supreme is putting its name on bedding alongside hoodies, and ARKITITO built one house around painting, playing music and hosting. Each offered a whole setting, not a single thing.
Supreme's duvet is a resale trophy, not a homeware move.
Supreme and Vaquera have made a duvet set. It drops 5 November, so you can sleep in your Supreme on bonfire night.
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