Paramount CEO Bob Bakish could be out as soon as Monday as Skydance merger talks continue

- Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday - Bakish is not expected to be on the company's Monday earnings call - Paramount is in exclusive talks for a merger with Skydance Media - Bakish has lost the trust of Paramount Global controlling shareholder Shari Redstone - Under the deal terms, almost 50% of the merged company would be owned by Skydance and its partners

Summarized top reddit comments: - New CEO may help fix app issues - Some criticism of potential new CEO Zaslav - Concerns over treatment of adult swim lineup - Deal with Ellison is unpopular and potentially a scam - Paramount earnings may impact decision - Speculation on potential exit package for Bakish - Joking about Bakish's potential future pursuits