The extension of talks was confirmed to Deadline by sources familiar with the negotiations.

It was unclear if there would be a firm revised deadline put in place, but talks are ongoing.

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Paramount and Charter declined to comment when contacted by Deadline.

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A lot is at stake for both companies.

Charter, which operates theSpectrumpay-TVand broadband brand, recently leapfrogged Comcast to become the No.

The Stamford, CT-based Charter didnt hesitate in August to take advantage of its scale.

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On September 11, just hours beforeMonday Night Football, a resolution was announced.

Their mantra is not to let programmers charge customers twice for the same programming.

NFL football, maybe the brightest jewel in Paramounts crown, is four months away from kickoff.