Monday, December 08, 2025 4:10 PM ET
Here's what to expect in Paramount's quest to elbow out Netflix and buy Warner Bros. Discovery
CNBC - US News - 5 minutes ago
Paramount says its proposal is a "superior alternative" for shareholders than the rival offer from Netflix.
BBC News - US News - 5 minutes ago
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion US for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing a wrench into the deal with Netflix in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.
CBC News - Entertainment - 9 minutes ago
Ted Sarandos Says Paramount Takeover Bid for Warners Was 'Entirely Expected We Have a Deal Done'
Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 20 minutes ago
Paramount launches hostile $78-billion bid for Warner Bros., with backing from Trump's son-in-law
Paramount said it offered $30 a share in the final hours of last week's auction. 'We never heard back,' says Paramount Chair David Ellison.
Los Angeles Times - Business - 26 minutes ago
What Netflix’s $72b Warner Bros. takeover could mean for UAE content access and pricing
Gulf News - Top Stories - 29 minutes ago
UPI - Top Stories - 30 minutes ago
Paramount is making a hostile bid after Netflix already confirmed it’s buying the studio and streamer.
New York Magazine - Top Stories - 58 minutes ago
Netflix buying Warner Bros is bad news for cinema and those of us who love it
Guardian UK - Entertainment - 1 hour ago
What Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies
Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 hour ago
Guardian UK - Business - 1 hour ago
Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 1 hour ago
Trump warns Netflix-Warner Bros. deal 'could be a problem' over market share
President Donald Trump believes there “could be a problem” with the $72 billion potential merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing his concerns over the combined company’s massive market share in streaming and content production.
One America News Network - US News - 1 hour ago
Ted Sarandos Says Paramount Takeover Bid for Warners Was 'Entirely Expected … We Have a Deal Done'
Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 hour ago
Paramount Skydance makes $108B US hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix move
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion US for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing a wrench into the deal with Netflix in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.
CBC News - Business - 1 hour ago
WBD CEO David Zaslave is said to have seen the Ellisons' intentions coming.
New York Post - Business - 1 hour ago
Trump's son-in-law part of Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros
The White House’s preferred bidder for Warner Bros is back in the race with a hostile takeover offer that challenges Netflix’s plan to create an unassailable media empire.
Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 hour ago
The Gloves Are Off: Wall Street Games Out Paramount's Hostile Warner Bros. Bid
"At minimum, it’s far from a slam dunk," said one analyst before David Ellison touted value, speed and safety of his bid. But another expert says “it's very hard to argue that Netflix’s offer is better.”
Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 hour ago
WAR: Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid For Warner Bros
Huffington Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago
Paramount tries to swipe Warner Bros. from Netflix with a hostile takeover
Paramount has already proven it can get a controversial merger done.
Ars Technica - Technology - 2 hours ago
UPI - Entertainment - 2 hours ago
Paramount Plot To Win Warner Bros. With Trump Help 'Backfiring': Report
Huffington Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago
TRUMP TALKS NETFLIX + WARNER BROS.
President Donald Trump raised antitrust concerns over the proposed Netflix takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and said he'll be part of the decision process on Sunday.
Fox News - Business - 2 hours ago
Paramount says its proposal is a "superior alternative" for shareholders than the rival offer from Netflix.
BBC News - Entertainment - 2 hours ago
Gizmodo - Technology - 2 hours ago
Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is investor in Paramount's hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Capital, along with the sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, have ‘agreed to forgo any governance rights – including board representation – associated with their non-voting equity investments,’ according to Monday’s regulatory filing.
Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 hours ago
Jared Kushner is investor in Paramount's hostile takeover of Warner
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Capital, along with the sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, have ‘agreed to forgo any governance rights – including board representation – associated with their non-voting equity investments,’ according to Monday’s regulatory filing.
Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago
Nolte: Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Is Awful News for Movie Theaters and Movie Lovers
If you love movies, the merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. is about as bad as the news can get. | Entertainment
Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 hours ago
Combined company would lead in studios and could challenge Netflix’s streaming dominance
The Globe and Mail - Business - 3 hours ago
NBC News' Chloe Melas breaks down the Warner Bros. bidding war
Paramount is bypassing Warner Bros. Discovery's leadership and going straight to shareholders in a hostile bid to buy the company. NBC News’ Chloe Melas reports on the latest move from Paramount CEO David Ellison.
NBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Paramount makes hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is bypassing Warner Bros. Discovery's leadership and going straight to shareholders in a hostile bid to buy the company. NBC News’ Chloe Melas reports on the latest move from Paramount CEO David Ellison.
NBC News - Business - 3 hours ago
Netflix Wins Melodrama for Warner Brothers Discovery But Trump Says He'll Intervene
Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Warner Bros fight heats up with $140.7 billion hostile bid from Paramount
The Straits Times - US News - 3 hours ago
The Straits Times - World - 3 hours ago
Not so fast, Netflix. Paramount launches a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
NPR - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
The deal has the potential to reshape Hollywood and the wider media universe, if it can pass significant regulatory hurdles.
New York Magazine - US News - 3 hours ago
Paramount gatecrashes Warner Bros-Netflix deal with $108bn hostile bid
Jared Kushner and Middle East funds assist with all-cash offer
Irish Times - Business - 3 hours ago
Trump gives warning about massive Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal
President Donald Trump raised antitrust concerns over the proposed Netflix takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and said he'll be part of the decision process on Sunday.
Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Paramount Launches $108.4 Billion Hostile Bid to Buy Warner Bros.
‘We’re really here to finish what we started,’ said Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.
Epoch Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago
Paramount goes hostile in its bid for Warner Bros Discovery
It is the same bid that Warner Brothers rejected in favour of the offer from Netflix last week.
Aljazeera - World - 4 hours ago
Paramount makes US$108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
The bidding war for Warner Bros continues as Paramount Skydance seeks to trump Netflix's deal.
Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 4 hours ago
Paramount seeking to outbid Netflix in Warner Bros. deal
Paramount has criticized Netflix's offer and said its own counterbid is worth up to $18 billion more.
Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 4 hours ago
David Ellison Still Wants Daddy to Buy Warner Bros.
Paramount is making a hostile bid after Netflix already confirmed it’s buying the studio and streamer.
New York Magazine - Entertainment - 4 hours ago
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix
The announcement comes just days after Netflix said it had agreed a $72 billion takeover deal for Warner Bros Discovery.
Euronews - Business - 4 hours ago
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix
Boston Herald - Business - 4 hours ago
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
CBS News - US News - 4 hours ago
Not so fast, Netflix. Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
NPR - Business - 4 hours ago
Wall Street hangs near its records as the battle to buy Warner Bros. heats up
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are hanging near the edge of their record heights on Monday as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve later this week on what it will do with interest rates.
The Columbian - Business - 4 hours ago
Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount took its battle for Warner Bros. Discovery directly to shareholders Monday, launching a $30-per-share all-cash tender offer for the entertainment giant just days after Warner agreed to a deal with Netflix. | Economy
Breitbart - Politics - 4 hours ago
Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount says its proposal is a "superior alternative" for shareholders than the rival offer from Netflix.
BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago
Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share, Trump says
Manila Times - Business - 4 hours ago
Paramount launches $108bn rival bid for Warner Bros
Media giant going straight to Warner Bros shareholders after Netflix announces $72bn buyout plan
Independent UK - Top Stories - 4 hours ago
Paramount said Monday that it going straight to Warner Bros. shareholders with a $30 per share in cash offer for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Boston Globe - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
Paramount makes sudden hostile takeover bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount CEO David Ellison announced on Monday the company has launched an all-cash tender offer to acquire the outstanding shares of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Fox News - Business - 5 hours ago
'Far from over': Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery, in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a...
Daily Sabah - Technology - 5 hours ago
New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
Paramount sparks takeover battle for Warner Bros with £81.3 billion hostile bid
Evening Standard - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
Paramount launches $108.4bn hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Guardian UK - Business - 5 hours ago
UPI - Entertainment - 5 hours ago
Comcast President Says Company Has 'Damn Good Hand' in Media, Despite Losing Warners Deal
Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 5 hours ago
The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.
BBC News - Business - 5 hours ago
$108-bn hostile bid: Paramount moves to take over Warner Bros; challenges Netflix's $72-bn offer
Times of India - Business - 5 hours ago
Times of India - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
Movies -- Paramount sparks takeover battle for Warner Bros with £81.3 billion hostile bid
Paramount has launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery in an attempt to derail the firm’s agreed 72 billion dollar (£54 billion) deal with Netflix.
Independent.ie - Entertainment - 5 hours ago
Netflix-Warner deal goes hostile with new bid after chief woos Trump
Independent UK - US News - 6 hours ago
Paramount counters Netflix with $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery -- 2 min read
First Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix which reached a US$72 billion takeover deal with the company.
CTV News - Entertainment - 6 hours ago
Paramount Skydance is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix.
Bay to Bay News - US News - 6 hours ago
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72B bid by Netflix
ABC News - Entertainment - 6 hours ago
Trump warns Netflix's $83bn deal for Warner Bros poses competition concerns
Guardian UK - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Lawmakers sound alarm as Netflix moves to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $82B deal
Fox News - Business - 6 hours ago
Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share
ABC News - Business - 6 hours ago
Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. merger 'could be a problem'
Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
CBS News - Business - 6 hours ago
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix
Paramount said Monday that it going straight to Warner Bros. shareholders with a $30 per share in cash offer for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery.
One America News Network - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance is launching a hostile bid to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, days after falling short in a bidding war against Netflix.
Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
It's a Bidding War: Paramount Attempts Hostile Offer for Warner Bros.
David Ellison's Paramount is launching a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the company said on Monday.
Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery despite Netflix deal
The offer comes a week after Netflix struck a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's movie, television and streaming assets. Paramount's hostile bid would see it acquire the entire company, including its cable channels.
NBC News - Entertainment - 6 hours ago
Jane Fonda, James Cameron, and more react to the announced Netflix-Warner Bros. merger.
New York Magazine - Top Stories - 7 hours ago
Trump comments raise doubts over Netflix's $72 billion deal with Warner Bros
Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 hours ago
The Conversation - US News - 7 hours ago
Watch: Trump Signals Regulatory Trouble for Netflix's Warner Bros. Merger
President Trump called Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos a "fantastic man" and praised his company while fearing its potential merger.
Breitbart - Entertainment - 7 hours ago
Downgrading his rating on Netflix shares from "buy" to "hold," Pivotal Research Group analyst Jeff Wlodarczak says the megadeal reflects its concern that short-form is "is doing to streaming what streaming has done to traditional TV."
Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 8 hours ago
Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery “could be a problem” because of the size of the combined market share.
CTV News - Entertainment - 8 hours ago
Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' due to market share, Trump says
On Friday, Netflix said it would purchase Warner Bros. Discovery's film studio, HBO and streaming service.
NBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago
The Mercury News - Entertainment - 8 hours ago
Trump Says He Will Be Involved in Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Review
US lawmakers and industry groups have warned the deal would concentrate too much power in the US entertainment market.
Epoch Times - Business - 8 hours ago
Trump Sees Possible Problem in Netflix-Warner Bros Deal, Expresses Desire to Get Involved
Trump raises alarm over Netflix's £61bn Warner Bros mega-merger
International Business Times - Business - 8 hours ago
Trump keeping an eye on Netflix-Warner Bros deal, says 'it could be a problem'
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his concern over Netflix-Warner Bros.' new merger deal.As reported by Reuters, Trump confirmed he would be involved in the decision about whether the US...
International The News - World - 10 hours ago
Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump commented Sunday on Netflix s effort to acquire storied Hollywood studio Warner Bros., saying the...
Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 10 hours ago
Trump signals intervention in Netflix's takeover of Warner Bros
Independent UK - US News - 11 hours ago
Netflix-Warner Bros deal with a Trump twist
Despite an initial show of resistance to the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal, stranger things have happened in the Trump administration.
CNBC - Technology - 11 hours ago
Trump says Netflix £54bn takeover of Warner Bros 'could be a problem'
The US president said the deal could raise issues given the size of the merged group’s market share in the industry.
Evening Standard - Business - 12 hours ago
Netflix's deal for Warner Bros. Discovery could redefine Hollywood and the media landscape
Netflix announced Friday that it planned to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in an $82.7 billion acquisition.
Boston Globe - Business - 13 hours ago
Trump Weighs In on Potential Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal: 'A Lot of...
Deccan Chronicle - Entertainment - 14 hours ago
Netflix takeover of Warner Bros 'could be a problem', Trump says
Hollywood is up in arms over the prospect of the blockbuster deal being allowed and the president has given little away on where he stands.
Sky News - Business - 14 hours ago
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. and HBO Max for $83 billion in blockbuster Hollywood deal
If approved by Trump administration regulators, the deal would lead to a new entertainment and technology behemoth.
NBC News - Business - 16 hours ago
Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros
If completed in its current form, Netflix would absorb competing streaming platform HBO Max and Warner Bros studios, which has produced film classics including Casablanca and Citizen Kane over the decades, as well as more recent blockbusters such as Barbie.
Channel NewsAsia - World - 16 hours ago
7 ways Netflix's $72b Warner buy changes your streaming -- m read
The impact stretches far beyond the US market — including in the UAE: Here's how
Gulf News - Entertainment - 16 hours ago
5 ways Netflix's Warner Bros buy hits Hollywood, media -- m read
Gulf News - Entertainment - 18 hours ago
Times of India - Business - 18 hours ago
Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and he will be involved in approval
On Friday, Netflix said it would purchase Warner Bros. Discovery's film studio, HBO and streaming service.
NBC News - Politics - 19 hours ago
US: Trump casts doubt on Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
The US president has said "there could be a problem" with the proposed $72 billion deal that would see the streaming giant acquire the Hollywood studio. Donald Trump noted that Netflix already has a "big market share."
Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 19 hours ago
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
BBC News - Business - 20 hours ago
The president also praised Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, confirming he'd met with the media mogul last week, as THR previously reported.
Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 20 hours ago
Sources: Ted Sarandos Met With Donald Trump Ahead of Netflix's Winning Warner Bros. Deal
As the streaming giant aims to acquire the legacy studio, multiple insiders say that a recent conversation between its CEO and the President may have helped pave the way.
Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 day ago
In a takeover of Warner Bros., Netflix makes a play for 21st century Hollywood's throne
If the deal goes through, an algorithm-powered streaming titan would gobble up a 102-year-old movie studio synonymous with the romance of Old Hollywood.
NBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago
Netflix-Warner Bros deal faces strong pushback, likely scrutiny
The announcement that streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), including its film and television studios, HBO Max and...
Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 1 day ago
David Zaslav just pulled off one of the greatest media mergers of the century — but that doesn’t mean he’s done wheeling and dealing.
New York Post - Business - 1 day ago
North America -- How Netflix secured Hollywood's biggest prize, Warner Bros
Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago
Netflix's swallowing of Warner Bros will be the end of Hollywood
The Straits Times - Opinion - 1 day ago
Why Hollywood has called the Netflix-Warner Bros merger a disaster
Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 1 day ago
Paramount was poised to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. What went wrong?
Tech mogul Larry Ellison made a bold move to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but lost out to Netflix, setting the stage for a legal fight that could shape the future of Hollywood.
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago
Trump admin reportedly skeptical about Netflix and Warner Bros $72B deal
The Trump administration shows "heavy skepticism" toward Netflix's $72 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal amid questions on regulatory approval.
Fox News - Business - 1 day ago
Notable early reaction to Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros.
The Baltimore Sun - Business - 1 day ago
Colleague or colonizer? Netflix swallows Warner Bros. Discovery, and the film industry has feelings.
The streaming giant announced it had struck a deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery.
Boston Globe - Entertainment - 2 days ago
You Should Be Rooting for Donald Trump to Kill Netflix's Deal to Buy Warner Bros. -- Andrew Harding
Even though that might mean you-know-who buys the studio instead.
Slate - Top Stories - 2 days ago
Netflix Reassures Subscribers After Warner Bros. Deal: 'Nothing Is Changing Today'
Netflix sent an early morning email to its subscribers about the mega deal that will bring HBO Max into the fold.
Hollywood Reporter - Business - 2 days ago
Netflix's purchase of Warner Bros is a dismal moment that could have far-reaching consequences
The story of the American 20th century is easily traceable through the films of Hollywood studios, and Warners was the leading light
Irish Times - World - 2 days ago
…Everything to Know About Netflix's Warner Bros. Acquisition Deal and What Happens Next
Netflix has come to an agreement to purchase Warner Bros Discovery for a whopping $83 billion. What happens next is key in sealing that deal.
Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago
Netflix Announces Its Acquisition of Warner Bros. After Intense Bidding War
The streaming giant Netflix has solidified itself as the King of Hollywood, announcing Friday its acquisition of Warner Bros. "Together, we’ll define the next century of storytelling, creating an extraordinary entertainment offering for audiences everywhere," Netflix said in a statement.
Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago
Five Big Netflix-Warner Bros. Questions Waiting to Be Answered
The $82.7 billion megadeal will have lasting effects on the industry — provided it goes through.
Hollywood Reporter - Business - 2 days ago
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) is set to meet with Netflix as theater owners call its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery an "unprecedented threat" to the movie business. | Entertainment
Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago
Netflix enters exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros
ALBAWABA- Netflix has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a landmark $40 billion deal that could redraw the global strea
Albawaba - Business - 2 days ago
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
BBC News - US News - 2 days ago
Jane Fonda on 'Catastrophic' Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal: 'Could Destroy Our Creative Industry'
In a joint Instagram post with the Committee for the First Amendment, the two-time Oscar winner called the sale "destructive."
Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 2 days ago
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
BBC News - Business - 2 days ago
Commentary: A plea to Netflix's Ted Sarandos: Don't screw up Warner Bros. and HBO
If the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal goes through, here are a few thoughts from someone who still watches a lot of TV and movies.
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago
How Will Warner Campaign Both Sinners and One Battle After Another for Oscars?
New York Magazine - Entertainment - 2 days ago
Trump DOJ Slams Netflix as 'Woke Garbage' Amid Warner Bros. Acquisition Probe
International Business Times - Business - 2 days ago
Netflix–Warner Bros. Merger 'Must Be Blocked,' WGA Says
New York Magazine - Entertainment - 2 days ago
Not Everyone in Hollywood Is Panicking About Netflix Buying Warner Bros.
New York Magazine - Entertainment - 2 days ago
All the major Warner Bros. properties set to go to Netflix in watershed deal
Netflix announced it will buy Warner Bros. in a $72-billion deal that includes ownership of iconic properties like Harry Potter and the DC Universe.
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago
Contributor: The true cost of Warner Bros. selling its soul to Netflix
For more than a century, the studio has developed era-defining films, supported innovation and created space for artists to explore creativity.
Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 2 days ago
Cinemas and unions sound alarms over Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Hollywood unions and trade groups raised concerns about the proposed tie-up between Netflix and Warner Bros.' film and TV studios, HBO and HBO Max.
Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago
Jane Fonda Claims Sale of Warner Bros. Discovery Is a 'Threat to Democracy'
Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago
The Ellisons are now angling for a counterattack, sources say. They also believe they can win this battle by taking their case directly to WBD shareholders.
New York Post - Business - 2 days ago
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. in an $82.7-billion deal that will transform Hollywood
A theater owner trade group immediately blasted Netflix's nearly $83-billion deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO. Netflix has long bypassed movie theaters, instead releasing films onto its streaming platform.
Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago
Reviews are in, and Hollywood insiders aren't pleased with the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Business Insider - Entertainment - 2 days ago
Netflix Just Bought Warner Bros. God Help Us All. -- Nitish Pahwa
It’s a megamerger for the streaming age—but not everyone in Hollywood is happy.
Slate - Technology - 2 days ago
What to know about the $82.7-billion Netflix-Warner Bros. deal that will reshape Hollywood
Netflix’s historic Warner Bros. acquisition will transform Hollywood and the streaming wars, raises antitrust questions and puts major franchises like DC and Harry Potter under one roof.
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago
Buying Warner Bros. Gives Netflix What It's Always Needed: An Identity
Wired News - Top Stories - 3 days ago
30 classic movies and TV shows that Netflix would own as part of its Warner Bros. deal
Business Insider - Entertainment - 3 days ago
US unions call for Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery merger to be blocked
The US streaming giant Netflix said that it agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery film and TV studios business in a 72 billion US dollar deal.
Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. for $72 Billion in Hollywood Blockbuster
Netflix Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. announced an agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago
Carol Schleif from BMO Private Wealth says an administration amenable to deals is helping.
BBC News - Business - 3 days ago
The Three Terrifying Questions We Have About the Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal
Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 3 days ago
Everything to Know About Netflix's Warner Bros. Acquisition Deal and What Happens Next
Netflix has come to an agreement to purchase Warner Bros Discovery for a whopping $83 billion. What happens next is key in sealing that deal.
Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago
Netflix strikes $72-billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio, streaming business
Deal would hand control of prized Hollywood assets to the streaming giant
The Globe and Mail - Technology - 3 days ago
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery: $72 billion deal; streaming shifts worldwide
Times of India - Top Stories - 3 days ago
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for US$72-billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer.
The Globe and Mail - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix agrees $72bn takeover of Warner Bros
Netflix has agreed a $72bn (£54bn) deal to secure Warner Bros Discovery's film and TV studios and supercharge its library through rights to top franchises including Harry Potter and Game Of Thrones.
Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago
There are three big questions for Irish TV and cinema fans from Netflix’s putative buyout of Warner Brothers for $82.7bn (€71bn).
Independent.ie - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix strikes £54bn deal to buy Warner Bros studios
It had battled with Paramount Skydance and Sky owner Comcast to buy the studio business, which also runs HBO.
Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago
Business Insider - Entertainment - 3 days ago
Netflix will buy Warner Bros' studio and streaming businesses for $72 billion
NPR - Business - 3 days ago
Trump administration views Netflix, Warner Bros. deal with 'heavy skepticism'
Paramount Skydance, whose CEO David Ellison is friendly with the Trump administration, has tried to buy WBD outright, making several bids for its full portfolio.
CNBC - US News - 3 days ago
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Entertainment Assets in $72 Billion Deal
In recent weeks, several major companies engaged in a high-stakes bidding war to purchase Warner Bros.
Epoch Times - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, Ulta earnings and more: Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago
The Films and TV Shows Coming to Netflix, as It Buys Warner Bros.
Netflix just bought Warner Bros. in a $72B deal—now, Harry Potter, HBO, and DC are heading to your Netflix queue.
Newsweek - Entertainment - 3 days ago
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in deal of the decade
New York: Streaming giant Netflix said Friday it will buy film and television studio Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion, the entertainment...
Peninsula Qatar - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $72B US
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion US, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer that has upended the media industry.
CBC News - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix Wins Bidding War to Purchase Warner Bros. [Updated]
Netflix has entered exclusive talks to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery after outbidding Paramount and Comcast.
Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 3 days ago
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $US72 billion
Buying the owner of marquee franchises including Game of Thrones, DC Comics and Harry Potter will further tilt the power balance in Hollywood in favour of the streaming giant.
Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix To Buy Warner Bros Discovery's Studios, Streaming Unit For $72 Billion
The deal is likely to face strong antitrust scrutiny in Europe and the U.S.
Huffington Post - Business - 3 days ago
Jason Kilar warns Netflix Warner Bros discovery deal would harm Hollywood competition
ALBAWABA - A major Hollywood shake-up emerges as Netflix enters talks for WBD.The shocking news that Netflix is in talks to buy Warner Bros. Discovery i
Albawaba - Entertainment - 3 days ago
Netflix Unveils Stunning $82.7 Billion Takeover Of Warner Bros. And HBO Max
International Business Times - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Boston Herald - Business - 3 days ago
Netflix To Buy Warner Bros in $83 Billion Deal
Netflix agrees an $83bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios, creating a Hollywood powerhouse.
Newsweek - Entertainment - 3 days ago
Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix exclusive deal: A turning point for Hollywood?
Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix have entered exclusive deal talks related to streaming and ownership of the content that possess potential to reshape the media and entertainment industry. As...
International The News - Business - 3 days ago
Paramount blasts Warner Bros. Discovery as auction nears contentious end
Los Angeles Times - Business - 4 days ago
Paramount accuses Warner Bros Discovery of unfair sale process, CNBC reports
Paramount Skydance has accused Warner Bros Discovery of running an unfair sale process that favors Netflix over other bidders.
One America News Network - Top Stories - 4 days ago
Warner Bros Discover & Netflix enter second bidding round
International The News - Business - 6 days ago
UPI - Opinion - 13 days ago
Sony, Warner and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay
AI-generated music has been flooding streaming services and there is a wave of AI singers and bands that don't exist.
Aljazeera - Science - 18 days ago
Paramount Skydance prepares $71bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery: Report
Warner Bros Discovery is on the verge of breaking up, crippled by declines in its television business.
Aljazeera - Science - 19 days ago