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Warner Bros. rejects Paramount deal, but the Netflix merger drama is only just beginning

Warner Bros. tells shareholders to reject Paramount deal, but Netflix hasn't won the merger fight yet.

TechRadar · Dec 17, 2025

Alex Warren's year has been anything but 'Ordinary.' Now, the Grammys are calling

Alex Warren's song “Ordinary” is, by many measures, a defining song of 2025

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

How faith-based entertainment has made a Hollywood comeback

The trend includes a rise in confessional films and TV series depicting specific faiths, predominantly Christianity

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

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Warner Bros. shareholders were ‘consistently misled’ by Paramount, board says in rejection letter: There’s no Ellison family backstop, and never was

Jilted Paramount CEO David Ellison painted a picture of no engagement from WBD. That’s simply not true, according to the Warner Bros. board.

Fortune · Dec 17, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount takeover bid

Bosses at Warner Bros, which makes franchises such as Harry Potter and Batman, said the proposed deal from Paramount was ‘inadequate’.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Warner Bros will urge shareholders to reject hostile bid as Trump attacks Paramount

Warner Bros Discovery is expected to urge shareholders to vote against Paramount's hostile takeover bid. This comes after Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, also withdrew his private equity firm from the financing of the offer.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025

Warner Bros asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance

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The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

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Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount’s $108.4bn takeover bid

After WBD accused Paramount of misleading investors, the network assured it had ‘all necessary financing’ for the deal

The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025

Warner Bros reportedly poised to reject Paramount’s $108bn hostile takeover bid

Decision will pave the way for Netflix to proceed with buyout of film and TV group

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

Trump’s son-in-law withdraws backing for Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros

The bid was lodged just days after Warner Bros agreed a 72 billion dollar (£54 billion) deal with Netflix.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Jared Kushner pulls out of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

A private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner says it's no longer backing Paramount’s hostile acquisition bid for Warner Bros

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Trump turns on CBS, Kushner pulls out and Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. shows signs of collapse

“If they are friends, I’d hate to see my enemies!” Trump, reportedly close friends with Larry Ellison, father of Paramount owner David, is changing tune.

Fortune · Dec 16, 2025

Jared Kushner’s firm exits takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery

Affinity Partners, key backer of hostile bid by Paramount, reportedly steps back following scrutiny of Kushner’s role

The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025

Jared Kushner's firm backs out of Paramount's Warner Bros. bid

The newsThe Warner Bros. board is expected to announce that it plans to reject Paramount's $30-a-share all-cash offer for the company.

Axios · Dec 16, 2025

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The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ obsession causes him to once again lash out at MAGA-friendly owners of CBS

‘If they are friends, I’d hate to see my enemies,’ Trump fumed on Tuesday.

The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025

More than 90% of streaming shows created by white people, study shows

Annual UCLA study finds declines in cultural diversity behind and in front of the camera since last year

Cinemablend · Dec 16, 2025

Celia Rose Gooding Wrapped As Uhura In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, See How She Celebrated

I didn't have this on my bingo card!

MarketBeat · Dec 16, 2025

Paramount Threw a Wrench in Netflix's Bid to Acquire Warner Bros.

Netflix and Paramount Skydance are continuing to wage war against each other as they vie for Warner Bros Discovery. See the latest developments here.

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The Fashion Central · Dec 16, 2025

Billy Bob Thornton’s Landman Doesn’t Hold Back About The View

If Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and the rest of The View crew are sensitive to criticism, they might want to skip the latest episode of Landman.

Cinemablend · Dec 16, 2025

After Jubal Crossed Some Major Lines In FBI’s Fall FInale, Jeremy Sisto Revealed Two Emotional Moments That ‘Weren’t Even Scripted’

Jubal may have to face consequences for this one.

BANG Premier · Dec 16, 2025

Kelsey Grammer still hopeful of Frasier return

After a Frasier reboot was axed earlier this year, Kelsey Grammer is still hopeful it will return one day.

The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025

Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech

President accuses corporation of ‘intentionally, maliciously and deceptively’ editing speech in Panorama broadcast

Cinemablend · Dec 16, 2025

Tracker's Midseason Finale Left Colter And More Bleeding, And The Showrunner Shared How Things Will Get Even Worse When Season 3 Returns

This isn't even the worst of it.

TechRadar · Dec 15, 2025

5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, and more this week (December 15)

From epic biographical comedies to underrated dramas, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.

Cinemablend · Dec 15, 2025

After FBI’s Season 8 Got Off To A Deadly Start, Jeremy Sisto Talks ‘Worst Kind Of Scenarios’ For Jubal In The Fall Finale

The Season 8 fall finale is a family affair for Jubal.

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