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Paramount CEO David Ellison promises 'no monopoly' amid bid for Warner Bros; Donald Trump vows to stay out of deal

February 05, 2026 6:56 pm

Paramount is currently in a bidding war with Netflix, as both are trying to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and their vast library of content.

A still from 'Sinners'. (YouTube screengrab)

With record Oscar nominations, ‘Sinners’ spotlights unique film ownership model

January 25, 2026 2:55 pm

Streaming has fundamentally transformed films from finite theatrical products into evergreen revenue-generating assets. Directors and actors are asking for their share of the pie, rather than film studios holding all the rights.

Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner Bros to keep Paramount at bay

January 20, 2026 8:33 pm

Netflix have now modified their offer to Warner Bros without actually changing the bid they had offered the company before.

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos visits Warner Bros studio after Paramount's $108 billion 'hostile' takeover deal's rejected

December 18, 2025 12:56 pm

After Paramount offered a counter deal to take over Warner Bros, the studio decided to reject the offer and inform their shareholders of the reasons behind it.

Warner Bros rejects Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid

December 17, 2025 7:12 pm

Paramount went hostile with its bid last week, asking shareholders to reject the deal with Netflix favoured by the board of Warner Bros.

No matter who wins the Warner Bros battle, the ultimate loser is the audience

December 11, 2025 11:52 am

For cinephiles, the challenge remains unchanged: Fighting to preserve wonder in an ecosystem that increasingly values convenience over curiosity, and metrics over magic

Paramount launches $108.4 bn hostile bid for Warner Bros., challenging Netflix's $72 bn

December 08, 2025 9:32 pm

The cash and stock deal is valued at $27.75 per Warner share, giving it a total enterprise value of $82.7 billion, including debt.

The focus is on enhancing entertainment discovery through mobile-first innovations rather than emulating platforms like TikTok.(Image: Reuters)

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

December 06, 2025 8:17 am

Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery marks one of the decade’s biggest media deals, capping a rapid shift from curiosity to aggressive pursuit as the streamer outmaneuvered Paramount and Comcast.

CEO David Zaslav’s memo to staff: Netflix’s $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. triggers new workplace guidance

December 05, 2025 10:04 pm

In a memo to staff, Zaslav said the company will soon set up an “Integration Office” to manage all planning with Netflix.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion

December 05, 2025 6:23 pm

The agreement follows a weeks-long bidding war where Netflix seized the lead with a nearly $28-a-share offer that eclipsed Paramount Skydance's nearly $24 bid for the whole of Warner Bros Discovery, including the cable TV assets slated for a spinoff.