
Paramount Stock Rises on Middle East Investment in WBD Takeover
Paramount's stock saw an 11% jump after confirmation of a $24 billion investment from Middle East funds in a potential Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.
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Paramount's stock saw an 11% jump after confirmation of a $24 billion investment from Middle East funds in a potential Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.

Despite regional tensions, investors from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries have committed $24 billion to Paramount's deal for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has secured $24 billion in commitments from Gulf funds, increasing its offering of Class B shares, to support its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. This funding strengthens its position in the acquisition attempt.

Shaquille O’Neal, in partnership with Authentic Brands Group and Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports, is launching 'Dunkman,' the first professional dunk league.
Sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi are reportedly in discussions to support David Ellison's winning bid for Warner Bros. This backing would finalize Paramount's deal for the entertainment giant.

The UK government is attempting to attract AI startup Anthropic to expand its presence in Britain, capitalizing on the company's conflict with the US Department of Defense. Separately, Paramount is reportedly seeking support from Gulf countries for its acquisition of Warner.
Exclusive reports indicate that Gulf funds have agreed to support Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Warner Bros.' latest sci-fi thriller, 'The End of Oak Street,' is attempting to replicate the marketing success of 'Weapons.' However, the film's strategy shows some concerning signs for its future performance.
California officials and prominent Hollywood figures are voicing strong opposition to the proposed $111 billion merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, citing concerns over antitrust issues, potential job losses, and media consolidation.

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have confirmed development on a prequel to the successful horror film 'Weapons,' which will explore the origin story of the main villain.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and CEO David Zaslav have successfully defeated a securities fraud lawsuit concerning the company's failed renewal of its NBA broadcasting rights.

The $110 billion merger agreement between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to place the financial burden primarily on employees.

Paramount and Warner Bros. have released significantly fewer animated features compared to Disney and Universal over the past decade, indicating a strategic need for more animated content to remain competitive in the market.

Warner Bros. Discovery has scheduled a special shareholder meeting for April 23 to vote on the proposed sale to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, a critical step in the acquisition process, with Eva Longoria expressing fears over the potential impact of the merger on jobs and diversity.

Warner Bros. has officially announced a new 'Lord of the Rings' film, set 14 years after Frodo's death, with Stephen Colbert and his son confirmed to be developing and co-writing the script, as Colbert himself stated he would finish the program to write the script.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has ordered an analysis of the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, including its impact on the entertainment industry workforce. HBO's Casey Bloys has also commented on the pivotal moment in entertainment history, acknowledging the ongoing developments with the merger.

A guest column in Deadline urges anti-trust regulators to reject the proposed link-up between Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Skydance, citing concerns over market concentration.

A group of Democratic senators has called for a full and independent FCC review of the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over foreign ownership and investment. The $111 billion deal now faces challenges regarding its feasibility and potential for completion.
David Ellison's ambitious proposal to merge Paramount and Warner Bros. is encountering significant industry challenges, raising questions about whether the deal can defy Hollywood's history of lackluster mergers.

“The Bachelorette” is on pause amid Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen’s toxic fallout. The ABC reality show, which was set to premiere on Sunday, March 22, has been pulled from the schedule.

ABC and Warner Bros. Discovery are in meltdown, as a tidal wave of ripple effects from the cancellation of "The Bachelorette" is already being realized. Sources with direct knowledge tell us ...

“One Battle After Another” is headed to shelves. Warner Bros. announced that the film, which took home best picture on Sunday night, will be released as a collectible 4K UHD steelbook on June 2,…

Netflix narrowly missed out on buying Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and now new data has shone a light on the impact this could have on its kids content offering.
Zazie Beetz, Myha'la and Patricia Arquette star in the horror-comedy film that Warner Bros. releases later this month following its SXSW premiere.
The head of the Department of Justice's antitrust division has affirmed that the review of the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros deal is not influenced by political considerations.
Included in this allotment of film and TV subsidies are the first animated and competition series to receive credits to shoot in the state.

The first posters for Dune: Part Three, the conclusion of the trilogy, have been released.

Christian Bale's new R-rated sci-fi movie is expected to lose Warner Bros. $90 million after barely squeezing past a box office milestone.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stands to gain significantly, potentially becoming a billionaire, from the company's sale to Paramount, highlighting the substantial executive benefits from the deal.

Warner Bros might have swept the Oscars with Sinners and One Battle After Another, but the impending merger has those in the industry worried about the future On Sunday, Warner Bros snared 11 Oscars…

Paramount “did a very nice job of creating a very loud narrative of a regulatory challenge that didn’t exist” around Netflix’s deal for Warner Bros, according to Ted Sarandos.

The Pitt star Noah Wyle will be among those testifying at a hearing led by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) on Friday, touching on Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros.

The revised number are out and they’re big. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is set to receive payments and benefits valued at $886.8 million at the close of the company’s planned sale to…

Warner Bros. Games has announced a change to the launch date of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — but it's not a delay.
Zdobywając jedenaście Oscarów Warner Bros. dołączył do rekordzistów pod względem liczby nagród zdobytych przez jedną wytwórnię w ciągu jednego roku.

This year saw some Chalamet exhaustion, wins for Warner Bros and memorable music while one winner was nowhere to be seen One Battle After Another sweeps the Oscars as Michael B Jordan and Jessie…

Ryan Coogler took home his first Oscar and the first win of the night for Warner Bros.
'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' poised for an all-Warner Bros. showdown at Academy Awards AP News

Paramount is officially getting rid of another major streaming service after its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Michael B. Jordan in "Sinners." Warner Bros. The Oscars air on ABC and stream on Hulu Sunday at 7pm ET. "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" are the frontrunners in the major categories. Here…
For Warner Bros, the Oscars is one battle before many others The Observer
General president Sean O’Brien and motion picture head Lindsay Dougherty say they will only back the deal if worker protections are put in place.

Despite fears that Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. may change the status quo, there is much to celebrate at this year’s Academy Awards
The Warner Bros. mogul’s $111 billion deal with David Ellison reveals the next stage of the business: The rich get richer, the big get bigger and everybody else is left in the dust.

As Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance prepare to merge, it may become more complicated than predicted to keep HBO Max afloat.

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks appeared on the “Decoder” podcast and was asked about his company’s recent deal with Warner Bros.

Donald Trump reportedly purchased over $500,000 of Netflix bonds and more than $600,000 of Warner Bros. bonds across multiple transactions, coinciding with the intense bidding war between Paramount and Netflix for Warner Bros. assets.
Netflix has transitioned from an M&A loser to a market winner, with its stock price benefiting significantly from the decision to not pursue a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, demonstrating strong independent performance and becoming a growth stock once again.

Η συμφωνία εξαγοράς της Warner Bros θα επηρεάσει καθοριστικά τον τρόπο με τον οποίο θα παράγονται και θα διανέμονται ταινίες τα επόμενα χρόνια
Despite Paramount's assurances, Hollywood is skeptical that its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery can proceed without significant job cuts.
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support AP News

A coalition of public interest groups are calling on state attorneys general to try to block Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.

Pixar’s “Hoppers” nabbed $3.2 million in previews, while Warner Bros.’s “The Bride” netted $1 million.
EXCLUSIVE: Amid ongoing reviews into the debacle that led to a racial slur at the BAFTA Film Awards airing on British television, Deadline hears of a difficult meeting between Warner Bros. and the BBC. Three sources familiar with the encounter said Sinners studio Warner Bros. expressed grave concerns over the BBC broadcasting John Davidson’s involuntary […]

Amazon MGM Studios has hired Buddy Marini to serve as its top executive in Japan, effective March 6. Based in Tokyo, he will drive the slate of local originals spanning film, TV series and anime, build out the studio’s network of creators and production partners, and work with global teams to bring Japanese stories to […]

EXCLUSIVE: The $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery has a long way to go and many “regulatory hurdles” to cross before it’s truly a done deal, says California Attorney…
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker sets the record straight on making her movie as a “dare,” her conversations with Warner Bros.

Will Paramount Skydance turn CNN into a right-leaning Fox News 2.0? With David Ellison’s media company poised to snap up CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros.

President Donald Trump added more Netflix debt securities to his personal financial portfolio in January, buying up to $1.25 million in the company’s bonds.

ITV top brass said that Paramount and WBD are back in business as commissioners after agreeing their merger deal. Paramount-Skydance has been busy battling Netflix for Warner Bros.
Bell Media says popular HBO content will remain on its Crave service "for the foreseeable future," but isn’t saying for how long as David Ellison talks about merging HBO Max and Paramount+…

Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann said the company has plenty of room for growth even though it decided not to stay in the running to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

EXCLUSIVE: Shiv Pai (Marvel’s Iron Fist) is set as a series regular in The Tillbrooks (fka Regency) CBS‘ historical comedy pilot, from Tara Hernandez and Warner Bros. Television.
As the new reality set in, the questions multiplied. Paramount Skydance shocked the entertainment industry on Feb. 26 with the news that it had reached an agreement to acquire Warner Bros.

WARNER Bros. razvija film iz svijeta Igre prijestolja koji će pratiti Aegona I. Targaryena i njegovo osvajanje Westerosa.
The award was dubbed the 2026 FIFA Skydance Paramount Netflix Warner Bros Big Ass Lipton Cup O Peace

Warner Bros. has found a new director to helm and pen the American remake of the acclaimed horror film "Terrified," after Guillermo del Toro departed the project following eight years in development limbo.

HBO and Warner Bros. Games have announced 'Game of Thrones: Dragonfire', a new free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the 'House of the Dragon' series, ahead of its third season.

Paramount has confirmed that sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia (PIF), Abu Dhabi (L'Imad), and Qatar are providing financial backing for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Warner Bros. reports that 70MM Imax shows for Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Three' are already selling out in North America and London, eight months ahead of its December 18 release date.
Paramount is reportedly close to acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, though investors have not reacted favorably to the potential deal so far.
Exclusive reports indicate that Gulf funds have agreed to support Paramount's substantial $81 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
Speculation arises regarding whether Netflix's failed merger with Warner Bros. could paradoxically lead to a significant increase in its earnings. The article explores potential reasons for this unexpected outcome.
Toby Emmerich, a veteran of Warner Bros., is now concentrating on TV development through his expanded Fireside banner, seeing opportunities in a challenging post-Peak TV landscape.

Fox’s ad-supported streamer Tubi has significantly boosted its Canadian on-demand library by acquiring more than 600 movies and TV shows from major content providers including Disney, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Netflix is reportedly intensifying its search for new content franchises to develop after missing out on a significant deal for Warner Bros.' portfolio of characters and stories, indicating a strategic shift in its content acquisition efforts.

HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television have teamed with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for advance theatrical screenings of 'The Pitt' Season 2 finale, marking the Emmy-winning series' theatrical debut.
Six productions from TVN Warner Bros. Discovery and its journalists, including Piotr Jacoń and Monika Olejnik, received awards at the 20th International FilmAT Festival.

Jazz musician Chuck Redd has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by the 'Trump Kennedy Center' after he canceled a Christmas Eve 2025 concert in protest of the cultural institution's renaming, calling the case 'retaliatory'.

Ali bo Davidu Ellisonu uspelo izpeljati drzni načrt združitve, ki prinaša daljnosežne posledice?

Warner Bros. has released the first teaser for 'The End of Oak Street,' a sci-fi film from David Robert Mitchell starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, offering a glimpse into the mysterious J.J. Abrams-produced adventure.

Warner Bros has confirmed a new 'Lord of the Rings' film, 'Shadow Of The Past,' with Stephen Colbert involved in the script, but the announcement has received mixed reactions from fans on social media.

Former Warner Bros Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich and ex-Netflix executive Amanda Krentzman have partnered to launch Fireside Access TV. They are joined by Len Blavatnik and Danny Cohen in this new venture.

Up-and-coming CNN personality Rahel Solomon, who anchored one of the network's early morning programs, has announced her decision to leave the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet.

Warner Bros. released the trailer for "Dune: Part Three" this week, revealing Robert Pattinson's unrecognizable transformation into the character Scytale for the upcoming film.

A new Warner Bros. horror movie starring Marvel and Harry Potter stars debuts to a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its theatrical release.

EXCLUSIVE: Kirsten Dunst (Roofman) has joined the cast of the untitled Minecraft Movie sequel from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary. Character details are under wraps.
In a letter to Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman, the Paramount and soon-to-be Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. dominated the Academy Awards, but Paramount’s looming acquisition of the studio signals the biggest restructuring of the industry in decades and a battle over the future of Hollywood…

In Netflix’s pursuit of Warner Bros, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos came to promise that he’d honor a 45-day exclusive window to PVOD for the studio’s titles.

Citi analysts suggest Netflix is in a stronger position to raise subscription prices following the collapse of its potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, freeing it from M&A and regulatory scrutiny. This development opens new opportunities for the streaming platform's stock, according to Citi.
The studio is reporting sky-high occupancy rates for its soundstages as it encourages productions under the company umbrella to shoot on Warner Bros. property.
The CEO of Warner Bros is set to receive a substantial payout of up to $887 million as part of the Paramount deal, with the boss expected to make $700 million from the sale.
Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly attracting interest from a mystery suitor in Singapore, sparking speculation about potential deals or partnerships.

An annoying thing happened to David Ellison and Paramount today on the way to taking over Warner Bros Discovery — he got sued for $1.5 billion over a beef a self-declared confidant of Jeff Shell’s has with the Paramount president. As exclusively reported by Deadline on March 16, the wide ranging lawsuit against the CEO, […]
NBCUniversal's studio unit saw its bottom line drop, driven by a bigger slate, Disney stayed atop the global box office. Plus, a look at Netflix and its optimism post-WBD auction.
An analysis examines whether Warner Bros. Discovery's stock is currently outperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average, providing insights into its market position.

While David Zaslav has stolen most of the headlines for his personal financial gains from the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger, several other rich payouts are in the offing. The same SEC filing that laid out Zaslav’s expected $886.8 million in merger-related compensation Monday also included some eye-popping figures for other principals. Most of the loot […]

EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of her star-making awards run with Netflix’s Adolescence, Erin Doherty has signed on to star in Warner Bros.’ new comedy from Nancy Meyers.

Nije samo riječ o filmovima/glumcima koji osvajaju najviše nagrada na Oskarima – sinoć su i velike holivudske studijske kuće vodile bitku.

Warner Bros emerged as the biggest winner at the Oscars on Sunday, although the mood was overshadowed by its impending sale to Paramount Skydance for $110 billion.
Ryan Coogler is officially an Oscar winner, and that's only one place where the film made history on Sunday night.
Netflix's stock has seen a significant rise since its separation from Warner Bros., prompting discussions among investors about whether it's a good time to buy shares, with some analysts questioning if the stock could reach $200.

The first new Warner Bros. movie after the announcement that they'll be merging with Paramount has a severe sophomore weekend box office drop.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is rooting for David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance to close its $111 billion deal to acquire CNN parent Warner Bros.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has urged the Justice Department to block Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros.
An article suggests that Netflix's strategic narrative becomes less complicated in the absence of a potential deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Warner Bros. is behind both “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.” The studio has worked hard to not favor one over the other.

Paramount CEO David Ellison ventured onto the Warner Bros lot on Tuesday for a meeting with top execs at Warner Bros. Discovery, addressing the troops at a delicate time.

Even though Paramount has defeated Netflix in the bidding war for Warner Bros., the first meeting was reportedly "turbulent" and did not go as hoped.
Option traders are showing a moderately bearish sentiment towards Warner Bros. Discovery, as the company's shares experienced a slight decline of 0.55%.
Netflix is reportedly navigating the aftermath of a collapsed deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, impacting its strategic direction.

Filmul „The Bride!”, semnat de actrița și regizoarea americană Maggie Gyllenhaal și conceput ca o reinterpretare feministă a filmului clasic „The Bride of Frankenstein”, a capotat la box office în…

Warner Bros., which is expected to merge with Paramount Skydance after new negotiations, sees their first movie since the announcement set to flop.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are criticizing the Trump administration for failing to initiate a national security review of Paramount Skydance’s deal to acquire…

The family will control CNN, CBS and a variety of entertainment organizations
Netflix is refocusing on its core streaming business after withdrawing from a bid for Warner Bros.


Maggie Gyllenhaal revealed that Warner Bros. asked for the removal of certain scenes of sexual violence from her film The Bride!, after strong reactions arose during test screenings...
Tim Miller is directing the Warner Bros. feature that also adds Nicholas Duvernay and Steven Waddington, among others, as it begins production this week.
Netflix has acquired an AI company founded by Ben Affleck, shortly after reportedly abandoning a potential acquisition of Warner Bros.
"We want to be in the truth business, we want to be in the trust business, and that's not going to change," the Paramount and future Warner Bros. owner says.
Netflix has reportedly ceased discussions regarding an acquisition of Warner Bros., raising questions about the streaming giant's stock outlook.

A potential collaboration between Warner Bros and Netflix fell through after Paramount reportedly made an irresistible offer, highlighting the competitive landscape of streaming and content deals.

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar-nominated Minari filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung has departed Warner Bros and LuckyChap’s Ocean’s prequel. Chung was in development with the pic’s star and producer Margot Robbie.

In a convenient bit of timing, the first premiere hosted by Warner Bros. Discovery since the jolt of its pending acquisition by Paramount was a comedy. Rooster is not just a comedy, but one with broad-audience potential, co-created by Bill Lawrence of Ted Lasso and Scrubs fame. The Warner Bros-produced show’s debut Sunday on HBO […]

En film i »Dune«-størrelse, der foregår i »Game of Thrones«-universet, er ved at blive udviklet hos filmselskabet Warner Bros., skriver flere amerikanske branchemedier.

When California Governor Gavin Newsom made his latest stop on his book tour, Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host treated him with an award: The 2026 FIFA Skydance Paramount Netflix Warner Bros.

A potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to significantly impact the streaming industry, creating a combined entity that would rival Disney and Amazon, though still trailing Netflix and YouTube.

The newly announced project signals Warner Bros.’ latest effort to expand the franchise beyond television, though the film has yet to receive a production timeline

Emmy winner Noah Hawley, known for "Fargo" and "Alien: Earth," is set to direct and produce a reimagining of Demián Rugna's 2017 Argentinian supernatural horror film "Terrified" for Warner Bros.
J.J. Abrams' production company, Bad Robot, is downsizing its operations, including scrapping its Santa Monica headquarters, just years after securing a major deal with Warner Bros.

An article speculates on the potential sale of Warner Bros. to Netflix, suggesting such a deal would solidify Netflix's dominance in film and television and mark the end of the streaming wars.
Despite losing a bidding war involving Warner Bros., analysts suggest that Netflix is strategically positioned to become richer. The article explores the reasons behind this unexpected financial outlook for the streaming giant.

Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, has reportedly secured nearly $24 billion in commitments from sovereign wealth funds in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. This funding is intended to back its potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Exclusive reports indicate that Gulf funds have agreed to support Paramount's proposed $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially reshaping the media landscape.

Cinema United, representing movie theater owners, has escalated its opposition to the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger by appealing to Attorneys General Associations, citing concerns for 'Main Street America'.

Warner Bros. and New Line have given the green light to a highly anticipated prequel to the film 'Weapons', which will focus on the character of Aunt Gladys and is currently titled 'Gladys'.

Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, and Warner Home Entertainment are set to unveil new titles, including "Batman: Knightfall," "Looney Tunes," and "Ghost in the Shell," at France's Annecy Animation Festival.
Netflix and Warner Bros have successfully defended themselves against a lawsuit filed by Pepperdine University concerning their 'Running Point' series.
An analysis suggests that losing the Warner Bros. deal could potentially be a positive outcome for Netflix stock. This perspective implies that the streaming giant might benefit from focusing on other strategic avenues or content acquisitions.

The live-action animated hybrid film 'Animal Friends,' starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, has had its release date pushed back by eight months to January 2027, a strategic move by Warner Bros. for the R-rated comedy.
A 'mispriced' deal spread related to Warner Bros. is reportedly creating significant windfall potential for investors.
The board of Warner Bros. Discovery has called a general meeting for shareholders to vote on a proposed acquisition, with the board unanimously recommending approval.
Warner Bros. Discovery has scheduled a special shareholder meeting for April 23 to vote on the proposed sale to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, a critical step in the acquisition process, with the sale moving full steam ahead.
An article explores the implications and future steps following Netflix's decision to end its partnership or agreement with Warner.

CNN contributor Kara Swisher has publicly stated she will leave the network if Paramount owner David Ellison and his billionaire father Larry Ellison succeed in their bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

After months of negotiations, Paramount has reportedly finalized a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO for a staggering $111 billion, a move that has garnered significant attention.

Taylor Frankie Paul's ill-fated season of "The Bachelorette" has pissed off some of the suitors to the point they're now considering a lawsuit. Sources with knowledge tell us ...

Paramount CEO David Ellison told California lawmakers his commitment to keep Par and Warner Bros.

EXCLUSIVE: Amos Vernon and Nunzio Randazzo, the screenwriting duo behind Netflix’s recent hit rom-com People We Meet on Vacation, have been enlisted to pen the new Care Bears movie for Warner Bros.

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has claimed it has “confidence in the speed and certainty of its regulatory pathway” in closing the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion deal.
A new lawsuit alleges Donald Trump told Oracle founder Larry Ellison he could secure Warner Bros. Discovery for Paramount Skydance over Netflix. Paramount Global has dismissed the claims as baseless.
The head of the Department of Justice's antitrust division stated exclusively that the review of the Paramount–Warner Bros deal is not politically motivated.

As Paramount’s pending takeover of Warner Bros Discovery preoccupies the industry, another seismic development in the media business has finally arrived: Disney’s CEO transition.

The first epic trailer for "Dune: Part Three" has been released by Warner Bros., which will premiere in cinemas on December 18, just two years after the release of the second...
Meanwhile, the Paramount head's adversary R.J. Cipriani tells THR he's meeting with the studio's internal investigator to prove the authenticity of disputed UFC deal texts.

This time last year, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy were battling persistent reports that they were on the way out as heads of Warner Bros.
Netflix's stock is experiencing a rally following its decision to walk away from a potential collaboration or deal with Warner Bros., a move that analysts are scrutinizing for its impact on the streaming giant's strategy.

Μετά την πρώτη εικόνα που αποκάλυψε ο Τίμοθι Σαλαμέ ως Paul Atreides, ο επίσημος λογαριασμός της Warner Bros στο Instagram έδωσε στη δημοσιότητα μια σειρά από πόστερ της ταινίας «Dune:3». Η ταινία…

EXCLUSIVE: V for Vendetta continues to be celebrated 20 years after being released, but Warner Bros. wanted one surprising sequence to be cut.
WBD also disclosed a potential payout David Zaslav of $887 million, though the actual number could be lower or higher, depending on if Paramount pays a ticking fee, or if a tax reimbursement is lower.

“Sinners” DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history. She is the first woman to ever win the Oscar for best cinematography.

Jane Fonda put the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal on blast after the Oscars when she walked the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing a “Block the Merger” pin.

David Zaslav almost sounded like Martin Scorsese in his effusive praise of cinema and what his Warner Bros Discovery studio achieved Sunday night at the Oscars.

Michael B. Jordan has won his first Academy Award, prevailing in the Best Actor category with his dual roles in Warner Bros.’ Sinners.

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger talks continue, with Paramount CEO David Ellison positioning himself as a preserver of old Hollywood, though the feasibility of his promises remains uncertain. Regulators are also scrutinizing potential weak spots in the proposed deal.

Paramount CEO David Ellison has outlined plans for a 30-movie annual slate with franchises like Godzilla-Kong and Superman, raising questions about the sustainability of a potential Paramount-Warner Bros. combined entity's box office dominance in 2027.

Sources have confirmed Bradley Cooper is in the mix to write and direct Warner Bros. Oceans prequel after Lee Isaac Chung stepped away, aiming to keep the project on track for a shoot before year’s end. There’s been buzz that Cooper was bound to star, but again, no deal yet for him. This is all […]
Die USA im Krieg und ein Merger zwischen Hollywood-Branchenriesen Warner Bros und Paramount: Benjamin Stolz und Amy Nicholson über die Oscarverleihung 2026.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is calling on the Justice Department to sue to block Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros.
How Warner Bros. made “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” — and what happens next.

David Ellison, fiul fondatorului Oracle, a reușit să construiască un imperiu media în doar șase luni de zile, după ce vara trecută a cumpărat Paramount, iar acum este pe cale să achiziționeze Warner…

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, made his first formal appearance in front of Warner Bros.
The CEO talked to the Warners' executive leaders but left some feeling unsatisfied. "We were hoping for more," says one insider.
Sources say Jon M. Chu is directing the reel, which comes as CEO David Ellison is seeking to build an entertainment empire by merging Paramount and Warner Bros.
Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) to $21.

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang unpacks what went wrong for Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” and what went right for Pixar’s “Hoppers” this…
Netflix's stock price has seen a dramatic reversal and become a market winner following management's decision to abandon its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
Tencent is said to be re-engaging with fresh funding for a potential deal between Paramount and Warner Bros., indicating renewed interest in the media merger.
The lot has hosted productions for films such as 'The Godfather,' 'Titanic' and the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise.

Pixar's sci-fi adventure movie Hoppers debuts at No. 1 in the U.S. with an opening weekend that sees it breaking a box office record for the studio.

The Her Universe Fashion Show is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery at this year’s San Diego Comic Con for a DCU superhero and villain-inspired runway.
Warner Bros. CEO Sells $113 Million of Stock After Paramount Bid Bloomberg.com
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, having acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, now faces the challenge of proving Paramount can compete with Netflix in the streaming landscape.

The potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance has created uncertainty regarding the future of HBO content on Canadian streaming service Crave.

A report suggests that Netflix's aggressive attempt to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery was derailed last week, with a 'tampon incident' in a Netflix men's room cited as a contributing factor.
A key ally of Paramount has advocated for using financing from a Saudi sovereign wealth fund to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, citing a changing global landscape.

Less than a week after dropping out of the bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix has made a smaller but intriguing acquisition of an AI firm founded by Ben Affleck.

The $110bn deal will require approval from regulatory authorities in the US, the EU and the UK Champagne reportedly flowed at Paramount Skydance headquarters late last week after the media conglomerate edged out Netflix to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros Discovery for a cool $110bn. And on a call with analysts and investors on Monday morning, David Ellison, Paramount Skydance’s chief executive, said the company was “absolutely confident” that the merger will expeditiously pass regulatory ...

As Maggie Gyllenhaal put her punk spin on The Bride of Frankenstein, she was met with studio pushback on the film’s depiction of sexual violence. The writer/director of The Bride!

Netflix is no longer contemplating a future that includes Warner Bros., having ceded the heated M&A battle to Paramount Skydance.
New financial disclosures released Wednesday show that the President acquired Netflix bonds as Paramount was trying to pry WBD away from the streaming giant.

Kaley Cuoco, whose thriller The Flight Attendant became one of HBO Max’s first hit originals, is back at the streamer as the female lead opposite Ray Romano and Joshua Jackson in drama pilot How To Survive Without Me, from Greg Berlanti, Bash Doran and Warner Bros TV. The three stars, who have all headlined their […]

Warner Bros. has begun development on a film set in the world of Westeros.

'Game of Thrones' will get a film, as Warner Bros has approved the development of a prequel set in the world of Westeros.