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Shareholders greenlight AU$156B Paramount-Warner merger
Wall Street approved the AU$156B Paramount merger, but a massive revolt of 4,000 actors threatens the current deal.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 24, 2026
Netflix won’t raise Warner Bros bid after rival offer
Netflix says matching Paramount Skydance’s price isn’t attractive, despite calling Warner Bros a “world-class” asset.
by Mediaweek Admin – Feb 27, 2026
Trump threatens Netflix: Fire Susan Rice or else
The Don is once again shaking up the WBD takeover battle.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 23, 2026
WBD to Ellison: empty the piggy bank, you have seven days
WBD rejects Ellison’s sweetened bid... but sets a seven-day deadline for a final offer, as Netflix is put on ice.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 18, 2026
Ellison’s newest Paramount play for WBD: cash sweeteners
After the 'Project Eagle' leak, Ellison ups the ante with a break-up fee and governance promises to kill the Netflix bid.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 11, 2026
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
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
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
Media Roundup: BBC faces antisemitism claims, Nine denies Bondi claims, Kennedy Center rebrands, Facebook tests paid links, and Kevin Spacey's TV return
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Dec 19, 2025
