Remember those rumors, oh, eight years ago about howSonywas a target for acquisition?

Still, dont say merger yet.

This despite Skydance/Redbird Capital being inexclusive talks with Paramount Globals majority shareholder National Amusementsto take control of the studio.

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Its not clear how Sony would be involved, or if its merely in management expertise.

Our understanding at this point is that Apollo is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

Whether those scenarios occur remain to be seen as its still early and Skydance remains in pole position.

Shari Redstone and David Ellison

Sony and Apollo did not return requests for comment.