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fromIndieWire
6 hours ago
Film

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Film

Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix

Warner Bros. will reopen takeover talks with Paramount Skydance after receiving a seven-day waiver from Netflix to address unresolved deficiencies in Paramount's offers.
Film
fromIndieWire
6 hours ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
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#netflix
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago
Media industry

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

fromExchangewire
1 day ago
Media industry

Digest: Netflix Refocuses on Ads and Content After Warner Bid; IAB Sets AI Commerce Media Guidelines; WPP in Talks to Sell Burson

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos argues its Warner Bros. deal won't hurt consumers. If so, they can cancel with one click | Fortune

Business
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

Netflix stock faces a punishing day as Reed Hastings departs. Don't blame his exit on WBD, bosses say

Netflix's Q1 2026 results showed strong revenue growth, but disappointing Q2 guidance and Reed Hastings' departure spooked investors.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Digest: Netflix Refocuses on Ads and Content After Warner Bid; IAB Sets AI Commerce Media Guidelines; WPP in Talks to Sell Burson

Netflix is shifting focus to ads and content after abandoning the Warner Bros. deal, while IAB introduces guidelines for AI-driven commerce media.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos argues its Warner Bros. deal won't hurt consumers. If so, they can cancel with one click | Fortune

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Television
fromEsquire
10 hours ago

The Best HBO Max Shows of 2026 (So Far)

HBO remains strong in 2026 with acclaimed dramas, comedies, and new unscripted shows despite uncertainty from potential acquisition.
#disney
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Read the memo from Disney's brand and marketing chief about why his team got hit hard by layoffs

Disney laid off employees to create a more nimble and modern marketing organization.
DC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

'Doomsday!' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu!' 'Moana!' All the news from Disney at CinemaCon

Disney showcased an exciting lineup of upcoming films at CinemaCon 2026, featuring major stars and trailers.
Marketing
fromChip and Company
2 days ago

Marvel Studios and Disney Marketing See Entire Teams Eliminated in New Job Cuts | Chip and Company

The Walt Disney Company has laid off significant portions of its Marvel Studios and marketing departments as part of a restructuring effort.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

What Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro told staffers as the company starts a new round of layoffs

Disney is laying off employees shortly after CEO Josh D'Amaro's appointment, emphasizing that the cuts do not reflect the company's overall strength.
Marketing
fromTheWrap
3 days ago

Disney's 1,000-Person Layoffs Claim Entire PR Teams, Specialty Divisions | Exclusive

Disney's layoffs affected 1,000 employees across various divisions, including Marvel and digital marketing, due to cost management and production reductions.
Media industry
fromInverse
2 days ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Read the memo from Disney's brand and marketing chief about why his team got hit hard by layoffs

Disney laid off employees to create a more nimble and modern marketing organization.
DC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

'Doomsday!' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu!' 'Moana!' All the news from Disney at CinemaCon

Disney showcased an exciting lineup of upcoming films at CinemaCon 2026, featuring major stars and trailers.
Marketing
fromChip and Company
2 days ago

Marvel Studios and Disney Marketing See Entire Teams Eliminated in New Job Cuts | Chip and Company

The Walt Disney Company has laid off significant portions of its Marvel Studios and marketing departments as part of a restructuring effort.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

What Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro told staffers as the company starts a new round of layoffs

Disney is laying off employees shortly after CEO Josh D'Amaro's appointment, emphasizing that the cuts do not reflect the company's overall strength.
Marketing
fromTheWrap
3 days ago

Disney's 1,000-Person Layoffs Claim Entire PR Teams, Specialty Divisions | Exclusive

Disney's layoffs affected 1,000 employees across various divisions, including Marvel and digital marketing, due to cost management and production reductions.
Media industry
fromInverse
2 days ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
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#paramount
Marketing tech
fromTheWrap
1 day ago

Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, 'Complete Evolution' of Pluto

Paramount is merging its streaming services into a unified platform by mid-2026 to enhance content recommendations and advertising capabilities.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

Hollywood Really Doesn't Want Paramount and Warner Bros. to Happen

Celebrities are opposing the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, citing concerns over industry consolidation and its impact on creativity and diversity.
Marketing tech
fromTheWrap
1 day ago

Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, 'Complete Evolution' of Pluto

Paramount is merging its streaming services into a unified platform by mid-2026 to enhance content recommendations and advertising capabilities.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

Hollywood Really Doesn't Want Paramount and Warner Bros. to Happen

Celebrities are opposing the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, citing concerns over industry consolidation and its impact on creativity and diversity.
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fromScary Mommy
4 hours ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Paramount's Upfront Pitch Is About Three Things | AdExchanger

Paramount is enhancing ad tech integration and launching new products to meet modern marketers' needs for effective media planning and optimization.
Film
fromVulture
5 hours ago

The Biggest News From CinemaCon 2026

Top Gun 3 is in development, Snoop Dogg's biopic is coming, and Disney's Hexed has a cast featuring Hailey Steinfeld.
fromVulture
8 hours ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
#reed-hastings
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

Reed Hastings' planned exit from $455 billion Netflix 'had nothing to do with' the failed deal for Warner Bros., says Ted Sarandos | Fortune

Reed Hastings, co-founder of Netflix, will not seek reelection, focusing on philanthropy after 29 years with the company.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix, causing an 8% stock drop, while the company maintains its ambitious mission and growth outlook.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

Reed Hastings' planned exit from $455 billion Netflix 'had nothing to do with' the failed deal for Warner Bros., says Ted Sarandos | Fortune

Reed Hastings, co-founder of Netflix, will not seek reelection, focusing on philanthropy after 29 years with the company.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix, causing an 8% stock drop, while the company maintains its ambitious mission and growth outlook.
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Film
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Amazon MGM's 2026 theatrical slate includes 'Highlander' and 'Spaceballs: The New One'

Amazon MGM Studios plans to release 14 films in theaters over the next year, focusing on impactful titles rather than volume.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

Cumulus Media bankruptcy plan approved

Cumulus Media's reorganization plan has been approved, eliminating $592 million in debt and securing $100 million for operations.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Disney to axe 1,000 jobs as new chief D'Amaro moves to streamline empire

Walt Disney plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs to create a more agile workforce under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
Media industry
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Hollywood stars blast the Paramount-Warner merger in an open letter

Hollywood professionals oppose the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, citing job losses and reduced opportunities for creators.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Netflix revises deal for Warner Bros as streaming giant prepares to report earnings

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
US politics
#mergers--acquisitions
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Film

Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Film

Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured | CBC News

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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What happens to CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery?

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN, raises concerns among journalists about potential job cuts and editorial independence amid regulatory review and political pressure.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Paramount sweetens its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery with 'additional benefits'

Paramount increased incentives and extended its tender deadline while offering $30 per share to win control of Warner Bros. Discovery but lacks majority shareholder support.
#media-merger
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Paramount-Warner Bros mega-merger still has a few hurdles to get over

Paramount Skydance's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery faces potential regulatory challenges from state attorneys general despite company confidence in approval.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We answered 11 big questions about the Paramount-WBD deal and what happens next

Paramount outbid Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion deal, but regulatory approval in the US and abroad could take 6-18 months before closing.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Media industry

Paramount agrees to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, pays Netflix $2.8 billion for breakup

Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Paramount-Warner Bros mega-merger still has a few hurdles to get over

Paramount Skydance's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery faces potential regulatory challenges from state attorneys general despite company confidence in approval.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We answered 11 big questions about the Paramount-WBD deal and what happens next

Paramount outbid Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion deal, but regulatory approval in the US and abroad could take 6-18 months before closing.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Media industry

Paramount agrees to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, pays Netflix $2.8 billion for breakup

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Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes | TechCrunch

Paramount Skydance acquired Warner Bros. Discovery and plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a unified streaming platform with over 200 million projected subscribers.
#streaming-merger
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

They're Going to Rename HBO Max Again, Aren't They?

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service with over 200 million subscribers, while maintaining HBO's operational independence.
Media industry
fromConsequence
1 month ago

HBO Max and Paramount+ to Be Merged Into Single Streaming Service

Paramount will merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining over 200 million subscribers while maintaining HBO's independent operations.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

They're Going to Rename HBO Max Again, Aren't They?

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service with over 200 million subscribers, while maintaining HBO's operational independence.
Media industry
fromConsequence
1 month ago

HBO Max and Paramount+ to Be Merged Into Single Streaming Service

Paramount will merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining over 200 million subscribers while maintaining HBO's independent operations.
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#media-acquisition
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale | TechCrunch

Paramount outbid Netflix with a $111 billion offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's entire entertainment portfolio, including studios, HBO, streaming platforms, and TV networks.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Media industry

Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount | TechCrunch

Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale | TechCrunch

Paramount outbid Netflix with a $111 billion offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's entire entertainment portfolio, including studios, HBO, streaming platforms, and TV networks.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Media industry

Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount | TechCrunch

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#media-consolidation
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Warner Bros. agrees to be acquired by Paramount in $110 billion deal, reports say

Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a deal worth $110 billion, Reuters and Deadline reported, citing remarks by Warner Bros. executive. Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros' chief revenue and strategy officer, made the announcement at a morning town hall, according to Reuters.
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fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Now What? 7 Big Questions We Have Now That Paramount - Not Netflix - Is Buying Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix withdrew from a $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing Paramount-Skydance to acquire WBD for $111 billion instead.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Netflix revises Warner Bros. bid to an all-cash offer

The WBD Board continues to support and unanimously recommend our transaction, and we are confident that it will deliver the best outcome for stockholders, consumers, creators, and the broader entertainment community,
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Warner Bros. officially deems Paramount's bid 'superior' to Netflix's | Fortune

Warner Bros. Discovery declared Paramount Skydance's $111 billion takeover bid superior to Netflix's $83 billion deal, triggering a four-day window for Netflix to match or raise its offer.
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