Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Delayed By Federal Judge
A multistate antitrust lawsuit has delayed David Ellison’s $110 billion deal this week, with a preliminary injunction hearing set for August 3.
A multistate antitrust lawsuit has delayed David Ellison’s $110 billion deal this week, with a preliminary injunction hearing set for August 3.
From Netflix and Warner Bros. to DreamWorks and Paramount, we break down which studios impressed, disappointed, and surprised in France.
A report from ‘TheWrap’ raises questions about Netflix’s commitment to theatrical animation despite the medium’s success on the platform and at the box office.
With Netflix declining to raise its offer, Warner Bros. fate lies in the hands of government regulators, as Paramount Skydance moves closer to taking control.
The streamer removes the stock-based part of its offer, speeding up the shareholder vote and strengthening its case against Paramount’s takeover attempts.
David Ellison takes Warner Bros. Discovery to court, demanding financial disclosures on its Netflix deal as Paramount pushes its rival bid.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects a revised takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, despite new guarantees from backer Larry Ellison, reaffirming its Netflix deal.
The WBD board warns shareholders Paramount’s offer is too risky, citing uncertain financing and long-term concerns as the takeover fight continues.
The surprise bid disrupts Netflix’s near-finished deal and ignites a new battle over control, financing, and the future of major Hollywood assets.
The offers put WB’s vast animation catalog and its workforce in the spotlight as staff brace for a fourth major transition in a decade.
Spin Master’s Jennifer Dodge joins Paramount to lead its animation division, signaling a renewed push for franchise and merchandise growth.
WBD says its board is reviewing strategic options to boost shareholder value. No word in today’s release on how a sale might impact employees or customers.