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fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

What Paramount's Warner Bros deal means for Hollywood after major acquisition

Two of Hollywood's oldest studios may be consolidating into one. In a shocking twist after a monthslong bidding war, Paramount has emerged as the apparent victor in the fight to acquire Warner Bros. Netflix, who backed away from the deal Thursday, had hoped to win the movie studio and its vast film library.
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fromBusiness Insider
20 hours ago

Leaked audio: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav tells employees Paramount deal felt 'whiplash-y'

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced the company's acquisition by Paramount after abandoning a Netflix deal, describing the rapid transition as disorienting for leadership and employees.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

David Ellison and Paramount Get WBD, CNN Loses, Trump Wins?

Netflix withdrew from bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing Paramount to acquire a media empire including CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros. Pictures under Trump-aligned owner David Ellison, raising concerns about editorial independence and press freedom.
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fromwww.dailynews.com
1 day ago

Warner Bros. Discovery deems Paramount's takeover bid superior to Netflix deal

We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

The Son King of Hollywood

David Ellison leveraged Skydance success and his father's billions to acquire Paramount and pursue Warner Bros., revealing an empire-building streak.
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fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Longtime political analyst Jon Keller among latest WBZ layoffs

Jon Keller, a longtime WBZ political analyst and 12-time Emmy winner, was laid off amid wider Paramount workforce cuts after Skydance's acquisition.
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