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Paramount acquires Warner Bros Discovery in mega deal: the winners, losers and Trump’s man in the middle

Netflix’s planned acquisition of Hollywood studio Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has fallen apart at the eleventh hour, as Paramount Skydance has made a “superior” proposal to buy the conglomerate for A$156 billion.

The Conversation · Mar 3

The Major Impact Paramount Acquiring Warner Bros. Will Have On Hollywood, According To Netflix CEO: ‘I Hope I'm Wrong’

The exec didn't mince words.

Cinemablend · Mar 1

3 things we will never know after Netflix pulled out of the Warner Bros. bidding, handing it to Paramount

Netflix would have owned DC superheroes if it had managed to acquire Warner Bros., but now the situation is more like a Marvel franchise: "What if?"

Fortune · Feb 28

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Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

After months of heated wrangling, Paramount has emerged the apparent victor in its bid to acquire storied Hollywood rival Warner Bros

The Independent UK · Feb 27

‘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

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

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

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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 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

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Netflix declines to raise bid for Warner Bros, deal is ‘no longer financially attractive’

Despite the board’s new assessment, Warner maintained on Thursday that Netflix's bid remains on the table

The Independent UK · 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 26

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Warner Bros gets a new offer from Paramount in heated bidding war for the storied Hollywood studio

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The Independent UK · Feb 24

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International Business Times UK · Feb 24

Trump vs Netflix: President Threatens Streaming Giant to 'Pay Consequences' Unless It Fires Board Member Susan Rice

Donald Trump urges Netflix to fire Susan Rice amid DOJ antitrust review of its Warner Bros. deal, risking impact on 325 million subscribers and the streaming industry.

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.

Euronews · Feb 11

Activist Ancora fund moves to block Netflix takeover of Warner studios

Ancora Holdings has built a $200mn stake and is backing Paramount’s richer rival bid, raising the prospect of a proxy fight over the future of one of Hollywood’s biggest media groups.

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The Independent UK · Feb 10

Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight

Paramount is intensifying its efforts to take over Warner Bros

T3 · Feb 10

HBO Max is coming to rule UK TV streaming as launch date, prices and lineup revealed – and yes, it is bringing some Friends

Some of the biggest TV shows in recent history will get a new home in the UK from March

BANG Premier · Feb 6

Lisa Kudrow begs new Warner Bros owners not to shut down iconic Friends studio lot

Friends star Lisa Kudrow hopes whoever buys Warner Bros will preserve the iconic Burbank studio lot where the show - and countless others - were filmed.

Fortune · Jan 31

Netflix may be turning into an 'entertainment giant,' but its stock looks like 'dead money' to investors

"They had this really great profitability story," S&P's Melissa Otto says. But when that feels priced in, "that's probably going to spoil the market."

Evening Standard · Jan 24

The battle for the soul of music and the search for an antidote to AI-generated slop

AI pop stars are topping the charts, and anyone can make a song in seconds. What does it mean for the music industry?

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Paramount extends offer for Warner Bros. shares

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Barchart · Jan 21

Netflix Just Upped Its Bid for Warner Bros. to All Cash. What Does That Mean for NFLX Stock?

Netflix is now offering an all-cash deal to buy Warner Bros.

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