‘Not a done deal’: California vows ‘vigorous’ review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover Attorney general says $111bn deal will be investigated amid concerns over monopoly power and job losses The Guardian - US · Feb 27
Billionaires tied to Trump outbid Netflix to take over CNN’s parent company, and their vision for the network is making anchors sweat CNN might be up for a huge change in direction. We Got This Covered · Feb 27
Departing CBS News producer claims political bias as Paramount poised to buy Warner Bros Mary Walsh, leaving after 46 years, says staffers told to ‘aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum’ The Guardian - US · Feb 27
Warner Bros. Discovery set to be acquired in entirety by Paramount Skydance After Netflix walked away from the bidding, Warner Bros. Discovery is set to be acquired in its entirety by Paramount Skydance. BANG Premier · Feb 27
What Paramount’s Warner Bros deal means for Hollywood after major acquisition Two of Hollywood’s oldest studios are set to be consolidating into one. Here is what to know about the merger The Independent UK · Feb 27
Netflix CEO Visits White House — Then Walks Away From Warner Bros. Deal Netflix has officially withdrawn from the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving the way for a merger with Paramount Skydance. International Business Times UK · Feb 27
CBS News and CNN staffers fear ‘disaster’ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle Decision by Netflix to walk away from takeover leaves workers anxious about possible merger of news networks The Guardian - US · Feb 27
Hollywood's mega-merger battle ends with Warner Bros. as the real winner If the deal goes through, WBD CEO David Zaslav will have cemented his legacy as one of the savviest media dealmakers. Axios · Feb 27
Paramount set to win Warner Bros takeover tussle as Netflix withdraws The surprise development comes after Paramount increased its bid for Warner Bros to over £82 billion Evening Standard · Feb 27
Paramount on course to win Warner Bros takeover tussle as Netflix withdraws The surprise development comes after Paramount increased its bid for Warner Bros to over £82 billion. The Independent UK · Feb 27
Netflix quits Warner Bros takeover battle; FTSE 100 ends week at record high – as it happened Netflix shares have jumped 10% after it left Larry Ellison’s Paramount clear to buy Warner Bros, regulators permitting…. The Guardian - UK · Feb 27
Netflix says it won't raise bid for Warner Bros. Paramount appears to have won the fight for WBD if it obtains all the necessary approvals. Axios · Feb 27
Netflix isn't going to buy Warner Bros after all, meaning Paramount is set to take HBO, Warner Bros Games, and the rest The acquisition was "always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price," Netflix said. PC Gamer · Feb 27
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Netflix refuses to raise bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount takeover ‘The deal is no longer financially attractive,’ said Netflix in a statement
Cinemablend · Feb 26 Surprise! Paramount Just Scored A Major Victory Against Netflix To Acquire Warner Bros I didn't see this happening.
The Guardian - US · Feb 26 Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros Discovery bid after Netflix walks away from deal Streamer said ‘deal no longer financially attractive’ at price required to match offer by David Ellison’s firm
Barchart · Feb 26 Netflix’s Unusual Options Activity: Was It the Bullish Signal Investors Were Waiting For or a Dead Cat Bounce? Netflix’s unusual options activity yesterday was off the charts. The streamer had 24 options with Vol/OI ratios above 1.37, including five with volume over 20,000, just two days after NFLX stock hit a new 52-week low.
The Guardian - US · Feb 26 Netflix or Paramount: who would be the best new owner of Warner Bros? The ongoing battle over for the iconic film studio is set to have a major impact on what we, the viewers, get to watch
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 Paramount Skydance sweetens bid for Warner Bros Discovery WBD board says it is assessing revised offer as Paramount seeks to trump agreed offer by Netflix
Barchart · Feb 23 Netflix Investors Breathe Sigh of Relief: $83 Billion WBD Deal In DOJ Crosshairs Netflix’s high-stakes pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery has thrust the streaming leader into regulatory crosshairs, delivering fresh volatility to a stock already battered by investor doubts yet still carrying strong analyst endorsement.
Cinemablend · Feb 22 Mark Ruffalo Responds After James Cameron Calls Out Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal: ‘The Next Question To Mr. Cameron Should Be …’ Mark Ruffalo has entered the chat.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22 Trump warns Netflix of ‘consequences’ unless it pulls top Democrat from board US president calls for removal of Susan Rice as streaming platform pursues takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
Cinemablend · Feb 21 Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Responded After James Cameron Blasted The Streamer’s Warner Bros. Deal The two public figures engaged in a back-and-forth.