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CBS Corp to sell Paramount Parks to Cedar Fair for $1.24 billion
MUMBAI: CBS Corporation will be selling its Paramount Parks operation to Cedar Fair, L.P. for $1.24 billion in cash. The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory and other approvals, and is expected to close during the third quarter.
The company announced its intention to divest Paramount Parks on 26 January.
“We’re very pleased with the value we received from the sale of this terrific asset. I want to thank the management and employees of Paramount Parks for their contributions to the parks division and to CBS Corporation,” said CBS Corporation president and CEO Leslie Moonves.
Commenting on the new deal, Cedar Fair LP chairman, president and CEO Dick Kinzel said, “The five properties we are acquiring fit very well with our existing parks and there is very little overlap.”
The company said that, the combined operations will generate almost $1 billion in annual revenue from about 25 million customers.
CBS, which inherited the theme-parks after splitting from parent Viacom Inc. in December, said that it would sell the resorts because they did not fit with its broadcasting focus. This acquisition however, will boost Cedar Fair to become one of the world’s largest regional amusement park operators. Paramount Parks will remain in full operation throughout the divestiture process, informs an official release.
Paramount Parks’ assets include Great America, Carowinds, Kings Island, Kings Dominion and Canada’s Wonderland.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
