Film Netflix v Paramount - The Battle For The Fate Of WB Thread

[Detective Conan]

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion

Netflix on Friday agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer.

www.reuters.com

Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery despite Netflix deal

The offer comes days after Netflix struck a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets. Paramount's hostile bid is for the entire company.

www.nbcnews.com

https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/jared-kushner-paramount-warner-bros-netflix

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Says Paramount’s Hostile Bid For WBD Was “Entirely Expected”, Still “Super-Confident” About Closing Deal

Netflix's Ted Sarandos said Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery was "entirely expected," but he is"super-confident" about closing the deal.

deadline.com

Netflix-WB Deal Will Be Approved & Trump Will Climb Aboard, Regulatory Expert Predicts: “The Deal Gets Done”

One veteran of the Washington regulatory trenches, attorney Andrew Lipman, sees no major roadblocks ahead for Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros.

deadline.com

 

[Kane52630]

Where's the both are evil button?

 

[Moncton]

I am surprised Apple didn't get in on this

 

[Still Wynning]

Where's the both are evil button?

“Lesser evil” doesn’t necessarily mean not evil. Just slightly less evil.

 

[Kane52630]

“Lesser evil” doesn’t necessarily mean not evil. Just slightly less evil.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

It's like asking me would I rather be clawed by a lion or a bitten by a rattlesnake.

Either way, I'm going to be screwed.

 

[Lily Adler]

It's like asking me would I rather be clawed by a lion or a bitten by a rattlesnake.

Either way, I'm going to be screwed.

CNN's Why Black Lives Don't Matter: The Charlie Kirk Story with Special Guest Gavin Newsom.

 

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https://www.reddit.com/r/okbuddycinephile/s/B7qgn1LjRn

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

Both are bad. But at least Netflix won't be just another fascist propaganda arm.

 

[squeekness]

Both are bad. But at least Netflix won't be just another fascist propaganda arm.

I hadn't realized until today that CNN was part of this. Id rather not have that news channel go full on MAGA.

 

[Lily Adler]

I hadn't realized until today that CNN was part of this. Id rather not have that news channel go full on MAGA.

Yeah, they weren't sure if Netflix even wanted CNN, but Paramount wants it all.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Paramount Pictures X Account Hacked to Read ‘Proud Arm of the Fascist Regime’​

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/paramount-x-account-hacked-proud-arm-of-the-fascist-regime-1236604676/

 

[blueharvest]

Kevin Mayer Sees “Nothing But Good News” For Warner Bros. Discovery With Paramount-Netflix Bidding War Brewing

Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer, former Disney executive and TikTok CEO, expects the Ellisons to raise their bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to woo shareholders away from Netflix.

deadline.com

 

[Lily Adler]

Kevin Mayer Sees “Nothing But Good News” For Warner Bros. Discovery With Paramount-Netflix Bidding War Brewing

Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer, former Disney executive and TikTok CEO, expects the Ellisons to raise their bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to woo shareholders away from Netflix.

deadline.com

 

[blueharvest]

Paramount Pictures X Account Hacked to Read ‘Proud Arm of the Fascist Regime’​

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/paramount-x-account-hacked-proud-arm-of-the-fascist-regime-1236604676/

Are we sure they were hacked and that isn't their current mission statement?

 

[blueharvest]

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/netflix-paramount-lose-lose-labor-1236604679/