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
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 Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Does the Netflix Deal Drama Make NFLX Stock a Steal Here? Despite regulatory noise, Netflix’s growth engine keeps firing on all cylinders. Barchart · 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 The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025
Lily Collins reacts to feud between French president and Rome’s mayor over Emily in Paris location Season five of Netflix’s romance drama, premiering Thursday, relocates to Rome briefly The Independent UK · 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. MarketBeat · Dec 16, 2025
The 6 best Christmas movies I’m streaming on Disney Plus, Prime Video and more this December These are the best 6 Christmas movies ever made. Disagree? Have your say in our poll. TechRadar · Dec 16, 2025
Netflix to buy Warner Bros – but what does that mean for film and TV? The lucrative deal is set to change the face of Hollywood as we know it The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
How NZ streaming costs and choices could change after the epic Netflix-Paramount battle for Warner Bros The battle between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery may significantly affect New Zealand’s screen sector, audience choice, local production opportunities and industry growth. The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025
Why Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s charming streets The allure of seeing these cinematic backdrops firsthand is proving irresistible. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025
Deal or no deal? The inside story of the battle for Warner Bros As Paramount, with close ties to the Trump administration, entered the bidding, experts predict any merger will ‘raise red flags’ among regulators The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025
Brad Pitt Batman 2 Rumours Explained: What We Know About the Viral Casting Talk and What's Missing Brad Pitt's name is trending amid Batman 2 casting rumours. Here's what's confirmed, what's been denied, and why the speculation spread. International Business Times UK · Dec 13, 2025
Supergirl's rockin' 1st trailer shows intergalactic bar fights, hangovers, and Krypto peeing on Superman's face (video) Kara Zor-El goes galactic for this wild teaser set to Blondie's '80s anthem, 'Call Me'. Space · Dec 12, 2025
Cinemablend · Dec 12, 2025 The Warner Bros Sale Has Been Wild To Watch Unfold, And We're Not Even Talking About How It Could Affect Theme Parks The theme park industry could be changed forever by the Warner Bros. sale.
Total Film · Dec 12, 2025 The Shining may be Stephen King's least favorite adaptation of his work, but it's my favorite – and features Shelley Duvall giving one of the best horror performances ever Big Screen Spotlight | The Shining is back in theaters for its 45th anniversary, and there's no better time to revisit Shelley Duvall's unparalleled performance
Barchart · Dec 12, 2025 Wall Street Is Souring on Netflix Stock Amid Warner Bros. Deal Drama. Is It Time to Ditch NFLX Now? Seaport cut its price target on Netflix, and several other analysts have downgraded NFLX stock.
Barchart · Dec 12, 2025 Bob Iger Says ‘Creativity Is the New Productivity’ as Disney Bets $1 Billion on OpenAI and Entertainment Wars Heat Up Disney just dropped $1 billion on OpenAI and handed over the keys to its most valuable characters — Mickey Mouse, Elsa, the entire Marvel universe — to Sora, OpenAI’s AI video generator.
The Conversation · Dec 12, 2025 Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever News of Netflix’s bid to buy Warner Bros. last week sent shock waves through the media ecosystem.
Total Film · Dec 12, 2025 The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann jokes about HBO's new "streaming overlord" at the Game Awards: "Do we need to thank Netflix or Paramount?" Neil Druckmann thanks HBO and "Netflix or whoever our streaming overlords are now" at the Game Awards
Fortune · Dec 11, 2025 'We're not just going to want to be fed AI slop for 16 hours a day': Analyst sees Disney/OpenAI deal as a dividing line in entertainment history "I think the reason this bidding is approaching $100 billion-plus is the content library and the potential to do a Disney-OpenAI type of deal."
Reason · Dec 11, 2025 Netflix and Paramount Will Fight for Trump's Favor Which is what progressive fans of antitrust want, no?
Tom’s Guide · Dec 11, 2025 Supergirl trailer live updates — latest news, reactions to Milly Alcock taking flight and Jason Momoa's first appearance as Lobo "Supergirl" is the second movie, after "Superman" (2025), to come out of the revamped DC Universe, and its first teaser has finally arrived.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Paramount chief does damage control over ‘60 Minutes’ MTG interview that incurred Trump’s wrath While the Ellisons have looked to temper the president’s rage over the Marjorie Taylor Greene sitdown, they’ve also assured Donald Trump that they’d make sweeping changes at CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025 Why does Netflix want to buy Warner Bros? To copy, not kill, traditional TV The recent news that Netflix has agreed to buy part of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) for US$83 billion (£61.8 billion), followed by Paramount Global’s hostile counterbid to acquire WBD in its entirety for US$108.4 billion (£81 billion), has triggered shockwaves through Hollywood and the wider entertainment industry.