Larry Ellison guarantees $40.4 billion in Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Paramount is sweetening its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Billionaire Larry Ellison comes to his son’s rescue, agreeing to personally guarantee over $40 billion to finance Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Warner Bros. is in the middle of a tug-of-war between Netflix and David Ellison’s company, Paramount Skydance. Fortune · Dec 22, 2025
‘Holy f***ing dumpster fire’: Bari Weiss sparks ‘revolt’ at ‘60 Minutes’ by spiking CECOT segment EXCLUSIVE: ‘It’s going to be fascinating to see how far Bari is willing to double down on the piece ‘not ready’ argument and or/attack Sharyn and [60 Minutes],’ one CBS News staffer told The Independent. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Paramount guarantees backing of Larry Ellison in Warner Bros. bid The reliability of the financial backstop was among the chief concerns of the Warner Bros. board in rejecting the bid. Axios · Dec 22, 2025
Larry Ellison gives personal guarantee for Paramount takeover of Warner Bros Discovery WBD had urged shareholders to reject $108.4bn hostile takeover bid from Paramount, which is controlled by the Ellisons, following $82.7bn Netflix deal The Guardian - US · Dec 22, 2025
Pierce Brosnan says Netflix’s ‘unsettling’ Warner Bros deal ‘doesn’t feel culturally right’ ‘Thursday Murder Club’ actor said he has witnessed cinemas ‘evaporating from the landscape’ where he lives in both California and London The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025
The tug-of-war over CNN shows how dysfunctional US media has become The network’s fate has become a battle of corporate ownership, not a question of what benefits Americans The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2025
Gray ‘disappointed’ Commonwealth Games will not be shown on free-to-air TV TNT Sports has been named as the live broadcaster for the event in Glasgow next summer. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Commonwealth Games coverage set for major change as ‘landmark’ deal is struck The BBC has been the principal broadcaster for the Commonwealth Games since 1954 The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
BBC outbid by TNT Sports for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games TNT will broadcast the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after outbidding the long-time rights holder, the BBC The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
Warner Bros sale: The $100bn battle for the soul of Hollywood The bidding war for Warner Bros will determine the future of film — will London escape the fallout? Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
How To Watch Heated Rivalry Episode 5 Online And Stream The Steamy Canadian Sports Drama From Anywhere Now The breakout gay sports drama skates to first place in Canada, and our guide explains how to watch Heated Rivalry episode 5 online and from anywhere now. Cinemablend · Dec 19, 2025
Disney+, Apple TV and Prime Video beware – HBO Max's European rollout is surprisingly soon One of the biggest streaming services in the US will finally arrive in Europe in January T3 · Dec 18, 2025
Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower Asian shares have fallen after declines for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Warner Bros Discovery make feelings clear on proposed takeover bids IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025 Here's Why Warner Bros Wants to Reject Paramount's 'Illusory' £81bn Bid and Back the Netflix Deal Instead Warner Bros rejects Paramount's £81bn bid, calling it 'illusory,' as it backs Netflix merger for streaming dominance.
Barchart · Dec 17, 2025 Stocks Retreat as AI Infrastructure Companies and Chip Makers Fall The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.12%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.66%, and December...
Barchart · Dec 17, 2025 Netflix Says the Warner Bros’ Deal Is All About ‘Growth.’ Will NFLX Stock Keep Growing in 2026? Netflix calls the Warner Bros. deal a growth play, but rich valuation and execution risks will test whether NFLX can extend gains into 2026.
Barchart · Dec 17, 2025 Stocks Mixed with Energy Producers Higher and Homebuilders Lower The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.06%, and December...
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount takeover bid Bosses at Warner Bros, which makes franchises such as Harry Potter and Batman, said the proposed deal from Paramount was ‘inadequate’.
Euronews · Dec 17, 2025 Warner Bros will urge shareholders to reject hostile bid as Trump attacks Paramount Warner Bros Discovery is expected to urge shareholders to vote against Paramount's hostile takeover bid. This comes after Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, also withdrew his private equity firm from the financing of the offer.
The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025 Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount’s $108.4bn takeover bid After WBD accused Paramount of misleading investors, the network assured it had ‘all necessary financing’ for the deal
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Warner Bros reportedly poised to reject Paramount’s $108bn hostile takeover bid Decision will pave the way for Netflix to proceed with buyout of film and TV group
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Trump’s son-in-law withdraws backing for Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros The bid was lodged just days after Warner Bros agreed a 72 billion dollar (£54 billion) deal with Netflix.
The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025 Jared Kushner’s firm exits takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery Affinity Partners, key backer of hostile bid by Paramount, reportedly steps back following scrutiny of Kushner’s role