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Paramount acquires Warner Bros Discovery in mega deal: the winners, losers and Trump’s man in the middle

Netflix’s planned acquisition of Hollywood studio Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has fallen apart at the eleventh hour, as Paramount Skydance has made a “superior” proposal to buy the conglomerate for A$156 billion.

The Conversation

HBO Max and Paramount+ will soon merge into one mega streaming service — here's what you need to know

As Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery prepare to merge, CEO David Ellison has revealed that HBO Max and Paramount+ will be combined into a single platform.

Tom’s Guide

Paramount+ and HBO Max to become one streaming service, Ellison says

Billionaire Paramount Skydance chief announces plan days after winning takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery

The Guardian - US

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What Does Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Mean For You?

The buzziest corporate merger of 2026 will likely have some big effects on the average viewer's experience.

Inverse

HBO Max and Paramount Plus could merge into a single streaming platform, but the two services would "operate with independence," Paramount CEO proposes

"HBO should stay HBO," says Paramount CEO David Ellison

Total Film

Will Netflix Seek Movie Theater Opportunities After Ending Pursuit Of Warner Bros? What The CEO Says

A surprising turn of events.

Cinemablend

Western coverage of Iran is like a masterclass in saying everything except who did it

A day after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed killed in joint US-Israel strikes, Iran hit back hard. American jets crashed in Kuwait. Saudi Aramco's oil facilities were struck. Missiles and drones swept across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, and Israel.

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Trump just got much closer to bringing CNN to heel

With David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance poised to buy Warner Bros Discovery, the president is tightening his grip on the US media

The Guardian - US

From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise

It's a come-from-behind story fit for Hollywood itself

The Independent UK

Is This Really the End for Warner Bros.?

So...what does it all mean?

The Mary Sue

Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

After months of heated wrangling, Paramount has emerged the apparent victor in its bid to acquire storied Hollywood rival Warner Bros

The Independent UK

‘Not a done deal’: California vows ‘vigorous’ review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover

Attorney general says $111bn deal will be investigated amid concerns over monopoly power and job losses

The Guardian - US

Billionaires tied to Trump outbid Netflix to take over CNN’s parent company, and their vision for the network is making anchors sweat

CNN might be up for a huge change in direction.

We Got This Covered

Plot twist — Netflix ditches Warner Bros deal as insiders call imminent Paramount takeover a ‘gut punch’

Netflix has decided to concede to Paramount in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Reason

Hillary Clinton Knows Nothing

Plus: AI layoffs, Paramount wins Warner Bros., and the Trump-Mamdani bromance.

We Got This Covered

‘It’s over’: Netflix abandons Warner Bros bid, Trump allies to take control of DC Universe, Game of Thrones, CNN etc

MAGA now seizing control of most of media landscape.

The Guardian - US

CBS News and CNN staffers fear ‘disaster’ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle

Decision by Netflix to walk away from takeover leaves workers anxious about possible merger of news networks

Axios

Hollywood's mega-merger battle ends with Warner Bros. as the real winner

If the deal goes through, WBD CEO David Zaslav will have cemented his legacy as one of the savviest media dealmakers.

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International Business Times UK

Netflix Drops Warner Bros Bid: Why Ted Sarandos' White House Visit Couldn't Save the $83 Billion Deal

The reasons behind Netflix's decision to withdraw from the $83 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition, including political, financial, and regulatory challenges, and how this impacts the streaming industry.

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Chris Pine to star in The Catch with Emma Stone

Chris Pine is in talks to star opposite Emma Stone in The Catch, a romantic comedy which will be directed by the actress' husband, Dave McCary.

PC Gamer

Netflix isn't going to buy Warner Bros after all, meaning Paramount is set to take HBO, Warner Bros Games, and the rest

The acquisition was "always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price," Netflix said.

Fortune

Warner Bros. officially deems Paramount’s bid ‘superior,’ and Netflix withdraws

Netflix investors are sending the stock up as it gets outbid for Warner Bros. What will the big red streamer do next?

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview

Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship

The Guardian - US

Paramount Skydance sweetens bid for Warner Bros Discovery

WBD board says it is assessing revised offer as Paramount seeks to trump agreed offer by Netflix

The Guardian - US

CBS News is convulsing as Larry Ellison tries to please Trump

Recent incidents involving Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert suggest things are not well at the network after the acquisition financed by Trump supporter Larry Ellison

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