HBO Max/Paramount+ Merger & HBO Comedy Surge

Skydance/WBD $110B merger advances; Rooster S2 2027 confirmed after 6.5M S1 views. Hacks S5, Larry David Aug7, Tires S3 Aug13 plus R-rated push. HBO Max acquires Key & Peele, Chappelle's Show Nov 1. Chappelle's recent NPR interview draws backlash for playing victim over trans jokes controversy. Emmy predictions show Hacks as top contender.