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Netflix and Warner Bros. complement each other, and we’re excited to combine our strengths with their theatrical film division, world-class television studio, and the iconic HBO brand, which will continue to focus on prestige television.
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially rejected Paramount’s hostile takeover bid, advising its shareholders to do the same. But the battle is far from over. Let’s break down what just happened and what to expect next.
Warner Bros. Discovery went on the attack against Larry and David Ellison on Wednesday, urging shareholders to reject their hostile takeover offer and saying the Ellisons have “consistently misled” them.
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.
Warner Bros. has a history of disastrous mergers and acquisitions. Can they avoid another bad sequel as Netflix and Paramount battle to buy it?
Starz announced a bold move this month. The company placed a $25 billion bid to acquire every cable network owned by Warner Bros Discovery. In the same propos
Theater owners fear a sale of Warner Bros. to another major media player could further decrease movie production at a time when the industry has faced multiple setbacks.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos tells Canal+ upfronts that Warner Bros. films will get traditional theatrical windows and flow through output deal.