As Netflix, Paramount battle over Warner Bros, what's at stake?

The Straits Times - Business - 4 hours ago

New York hedge funder approached by Warner Bros shareholder about buying CNN: report

Kim has been in talks about potentially buying or investing in WBD’s cable assets, which include CNN, TNT, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, according to a report.

New York Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mother 'still numb' over his shock passing at 54 as she reveals details from his final day

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

David Olive: Why a Netflix-Warner Bros. merger could be a disaster in the making

Toronto Star - Business - 13 hours ago

A Sprint Towards a Deal, Then An Ultimatum: How Netflix Won Warner Bros.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 13 hours ago

Mark Warner concerned remnants of Chinese Salt Typhoon hack 'still inside' government: 'Conflicting information'

Washington Examiner - Technology - 14 hours ago

Warner Bros. says Ellisons 'misled' shareholders in takeover bid

Paramount, which is controlled by the Ellisons, has said that its proposed transaction has a “full backstop” from the billionaire family.

Boston Globe - Business - 15 hours ago

Analysis - Deal or no deal? The inside story of the battle for Warner Bros

Guardian UK - Business - 15 hours ago

Two Senators Urge Bondi To Recuse Herself From DOJ Review Of Warner Bros. Discovery Sale

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Warner Bros. asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance -- -

Warner Bros. is telling shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying that a rival bid from Netflix will be better for customers.

CBC News - Business - 15 hours ago

The Last Hollywood Gold Mine: Why the Fight for Warner Bros. Is a Bidding War

The studio owns the only remaining massive trove of iconic IP in Hollywood. No wonder Ted Sarandos and David Ellison are battling to lock it up.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 16 hours ago

Netflix's Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters Visit Warner Bros. Studio Lot With David Zaslav

The visit came on the same day that WBD's board officially rejected Paramount Skydance's hostile bid for the company.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 16 hours ago

A Netflix deal for Warner means curtains for Crave unless Canadian regulators step in

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

A Netflix deal for Warner means curtains for Crave unless Canadian regulators step in -- Shaquille Morgan

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 16 hours ago

Entertainment oligopolies are back -- more anticompetitive than ever -- Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back -- bigger and more anticompetitive than ever, a media expert says.

UPI - Opinion - 17 hours ago

Warner Bros. Discovery recommends investors reject Paramount's hostile takeover bid

The company's board said in a statement Wednesday that it determined that the Paramount offer "is not in the best interests of WBD and its shareholders."

NBC News - Business - 23 hours ago

Senators Call on Attorney General Pam Bondi to Recuse Herself From Warner Bros. Sale Review

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) cited "potential conflicts of interest" due to Bondi's former employer.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 1 day ago

Warner Bros Recommends Investors Reject Paramount's Offer in Favor of...

Deccan Chronicle - Business - 1 day ago

Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid -- Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.

Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Kushner's firm withdraws support from Paramount's $108B Warner takeover

Warner Bros. Discovery board rejects Paramount's $30 per share takeover bid, calling it inadequate compared to Netflix's $72 billion merger deal.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Warner backs Netflix over Paramount

Boston Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Warner Bros. board recommends taking Netflix takeover offer

The Warner Bros. board informed its shareholders that the Paramount offer is "inferior" to the one from Netflix.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Media, Telecom Deals Value Soars on Mega-Mergers — And That's Before Warner Bros.

Deal volume for the June–November 2025 period jumped 61 percent over the same timeframe in 2024, according to PwC.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 1 day ago

Warner Bros. asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros. is telling shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying that a rival bid from Netflix will be better for customers.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Jared Kushner no longer part of hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

A private equity firm owned by U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is no longer backing Paramount's hostile acquisition bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the firm confirmed Tuesday.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Warner Bros recommends investors reject Paramount's offer in favor of Netflix's

Boston Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Warner Bros asks investors to reject takeover bid by Paramount Skydance

The Columbian - Business - 1 day ago

How much the bankers are getting paid as Netflix and Paramount fight to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

Business Insider - Business - 1 day ago

Warner Bros. Board Urges Shareholders to Reject Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid

Chair of Warner Bros. Discovery’s board of directors, says Paramount’s offer is ‘inadequate.’

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Warner Bros. board of director rejects Paramount bid

ABC News - Business - 1 day ago

Warner to urge rejection of Paramount bid as Trump son-in-law exits

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

Drama: Warner Bros. Discovery Board Rejects Paramount's 'Inadequate' $108.4 Billion Hostile Takeover Bid

Warner Bros. is telling shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying that a rival bid from Netflix will be better for customers.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever -- Matthew Jordan, Penn State

The Conversation - Business - 1 day ago

Warner Bros rejects rival $163bn bid from Paramount

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 1 day ago

Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount takeover bid

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Warner Bros. Discovery board rejects $108B hostile bid from Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery's board rejected Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday, saying it failed to provide adequate...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

Warner Bros Discovery board finally rejects $108.4 bid from Paramount

The Warner Bros Discovery board has finally rejected Paramount $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday December 17,2025 quoting that it failed to provide adequate financing assurances.In a letter...

International The News - Business - 1 day ago

Warner Bros. board tells shareholders to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix

ABC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Warner Bros. board: Reject Paramount offer

ABC News - Business - 1 day ago

Warner Bros. rejects Paramount's hostile bid, accuses Ellison family of failing to put money into the deal

Paramount fired back that the Ellison family did provide the needed guarantees and pointed to Larry Ellison's long business record. Paramount said it would continue with its hostile takeover of Warner.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

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

Guardian UK - Business - 1 day ago

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

Guardian UK - Business - 1 day ago

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.

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

As media moguls show Warner Bros the money, keep an eye on CNN – and US democracy

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Paramount backer pulls out of Warner Bros takeover bid

One of Paramount's financing partners, owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, is pulling out of the battle amid reports the Warner Bros board would prefer Netflix's offer.

Sky News - Business - 2 days ago

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

ABC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners pulls out of Paramount bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Kushner's Affinity Partners exits Paramount bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

WBD agreed to sell its film studio and streaming service HBO Max to Netflix, and plans to spin out Discovery Global, with its TV networks such as CNN and TNT.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Why theater owners are nervous about the Warner Bros. sale

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Warner Bros. has a history of disastrous mergers and acquisitions. Can they avoid another bad sequel as Netflix and Paramount battle to buy it?

NPR - Business - 2 days ago

Hiltzik: Serious backlash to a Netflix/Warner Bros deal may come from European regulators

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

As Netflix and Paramount circle Warner Bros. Discovery, Hollywood unions voice alarm

Boston Herald - Business - 3 days ago

Australia's competition watchdog eyes Warner Bros mega-deal

The ACCC is likely to closely scrutinise any Warner Brothers deal for its wide-ranging impact on local and global entertainment industries.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 3 days ago

'This Week' Transcript 12-14-25: Sen. Mark Warner & Rep. Mike Turner

ABC News - Politics - 4 days ago

'Most Dangerous Media Consolidation in History:' MAGA Personalities Slam Netflix Bid to Acquire Warner Bros.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Netflix's $72 billion Warner Bros deal faces skepticism over YouTube rivalry claim

Netflix says it must acquire Warner Bros Discovery to compete with YouTube, but antitrust experts doubt regulators will buy that argument.

One America News Network - Business - 6 days ago

Analysis - Would Netflix buying Warner Bros. kill movies in theatres? Mark Gollom - News - Business - | December 11

Some in the movie theatre industry are expressing grave concerns over Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, worried it poses a threat to the future of theatregoing itself. Meanwhile, industry analysts suggest theatre companies and studios need to do more to give customers faced with rising prices compelling reasons to see movies in cinemas.

CBC News - Business - 7 days ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger Warns Netflix Acquiring Warner Bros. Could Pose Pricing Danger to Consumers

Disney CEO Bob Iger is speaking out leaving little doubt over the dangers he fears that might manifest if a merger between streaming giant Netflix and entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery is approved by federal regulators.

Breitbart - Technology - 7 days ago

Hiltzik: Paramount-Warner fight shows the hostile takeover is back. So are the egos of the combatants

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

How will the Warner Bros. bidding war affect the entertainment industry? -- Today's Big Question -- Both Netflix and Paramount are trying to purchase the company -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

The Week - Business - 8 days ago

Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues

The Baltimore Sun - Business - 8 days ago

Netflix and Paramount's battle over Warner Bros. Discovery looms over Hollywood's awards season

Hollywood industry employees won't get a say in WBD's fate — except when it comes to deciding who should take home Oscars.

NBC News - Entertainment - 8 days ago

How Will the Fight to Grab Warner Bros. Play Out Politically?

Trump may get the final say, and all the players know it. Here’s what pundits, reporters, and analysts are saying so far.

New York Magazine - Business - 8 days ago

Hollywood has already faced steep job cuts. The Warner deal could make it worse

Los Angeles Times - Business - 8 days ago

The Netflix and Warner Bros. tie-up is not a done deal. What could stop this merger

Netflix announced a blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros.' film and TV studios, HBO and HBO Max last week. But will regulatory challenges halt it?

Los Angeles Times - Business - 9 days ago

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of 'Big 3' domination -- David R. King, Florida State University

The Conversation - Entertainment - 10 days 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 - 10 days ago

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix

The Baltimore Sun - Entertainment - 10 days ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

The Baltimore Sun - Entertainment - 10 days 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 - US News - 10 days ago

How Netflix won Hollywood's biggest prize, Warner Bros Discovery

Dawn - World - 12 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 - Business - 12 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 - 12 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 - 13 days ago

What Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies

The Baltimore Sun - Entertainment - 13 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 and is likely to face scrutiny from regulators

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 13 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 - 13 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 - 13 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 - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion

The Denver Post - Entertainment - 13 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 - 13 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 - 13 days ago

Paramount blasts Warner Bros. Discovery as auction nears contentious end

Los Angeles Times - Business - 14 days ago

Warner Bros Discover & Netflix enter second bidding round

International The News - Business - 16 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 - 28 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 - 1 month ago