Duane Hatherly
Cash is king: Netflix coughs up to crush Paramount’s WBD bid
Netflix and WBD have switched their merger to an all-cash deal, effectively neutering Paramount's hostile bid.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 21, 2026
Harry’s final crusade: The duke and the rocket man vs The Daily Mail
Prince Harry and Elton John head to court alleging bugs, blags, and skeletons in the closet.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 20, 2026
The rise of AI shopping (and what it means for your brand)
The marketing playbook is being rewritten with the emergence of ‘guided discovery buying.’
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 19, 2026
If you can't sue them, replace them: Paramount’s new WBD play
After losing in court, Paramount hit the nuclear button: a proxy war to replace WBD's board.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 16, 2026
Sydney producer goes global with ‘Narco Mennonites’
Sherry Fynbo’s Aussie prodco, Last Word Entertainment is behind a powerful new cartel docu-series.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 15, 2026
Australian children's author Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation
His arrest has triggered amarketing freeze and school bans.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 14, 2026
Paramount sues WBD: “Show us the math or see you in court”
The suit demands the board prove why the Netflix merger beats a $30-per-share cash payout.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 13, 2026
WBD to Paramount: Read our lips, it’s still a no
Warner Bros. Discovery has formally rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid... again.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 8, 2026
SPA plays the antitrust card and seeks collective power for Producers
Looking to the ACCC for collective bargaining to address the power imbalance facing SMB producers.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 7, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Candid portraits capture the business of Aussie productions
Matthew Deaner and SPA share unpublished portraits of the business leaders behind celebrated Aussie productions.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 7, 2026
Forget the AI hype: In 2026 'proof' will be the new currency
While we obsess over AI, a new report warns the real battleground is the 'Impact Era'. Can't prove it? Don't say it.
by Duane Hatherly – Dec 22, 2025
Netflix & Chill: WBD locks out Paramount’s hostile advance
Let the streaming wars and lawsuits begin.
by Duane Hatherly – Dec 18, 2025
