Hollywood shakeup: Netflix Lands $72bn Warner Bros, CNN Left Out Netflix is about to secure one of the biggest deals the industry has ever seen Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025
Netflix boss says the streamer will "continue to support" theatrical releases for Warner Bros. titles, but he's not a fan of "the long exclusive windows" Netflix will continue to release Warner Bros. movies in theaters, but the exclusive window could change Total Film · Dec 5, 2025
As part of its Warner Bros. acquisition, Netflix is adding the "deep film and TV libraries" of HBO to its library The $82.7 billion deal will see the streamer adding global franchises like DC, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones Total Film · Dec 5, 2025
Netflix’s bombshell deal to buy Warner Bros. brings Batman and Harry Potter to the big red streamer and infuriates theater owners and the Ellisons Just days before Netflix emerged as the highest bidder, Paramount tore into the “myopic process” that had become “tainted.” Fortune · Dec 5, 2025
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
"Artists and songwriters will have full control over whether and how their names, images, likenesses, voices and compositions are used in new AI-generated music”: Warners and Suno link up to create new legal AI platforms Agreement will end legal battle between major and tech firm MusicRadar · Nov 27, 2025
What Warner Music's settlement with Suno says about the AI bubble Instead of rolling up their sleeves and preparing for a long slug fest, music labels are curiously keen to work with startups offering consumers tools to create AI-generated music. Fortune · Nov 26, 2025
Warner Music signs deal with AI song generator Suno after settling lawsuit Music company representing Coldplay and Ed Sheeran had sued tech platform alleging mass copyright infringement Business live – latest updates The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
Trump Gets His Movie Wish: 'Rush Hour 4' — Is That Why White House Backs Paramount's Warner Bros Bid? President Donald Trump‘s movie wish could soon become reality. Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ:PSKY) is reportedly set to release a fourth movie in the "Rush Hour" franchise, partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) to do so. Benzinga · Nov 25, 2025
Donald Trump reportedly pressuring studio to revive 'Rush Hour' - his favourite action-comedy series Donald Trump is reportedly pressuring Paramount studios for a fourth instalment of his favorite film franchise... And it could be yet another sign of the president trying to tighten his grip on what he wants culture to be. Euronews · Nov 25, 2025
Hollywood Braces For Epic Bidding War As Paramount, Comcast And Netflix Eye Warner Bros. Discovery— Who Will Call Cut? Hollywood is gearing up for its most consequential bidding war in years as first-round offers for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) arrive on Thursday, drawing in some of the biggest names in entertainment. Benzinga · Nov 20, 2025
35 Years Later, An Iconic Horror Franchise Is Coming Back To Life Amblin's Gremlins franchise is becoming a very belated trilogy. Inverse · Nov 6, 2025
Warner Bros. Stock Slides After Profit Miss, Cable Ad Sales Tumble Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ: WBD) stock slid after it reported fiscal third-quarter results on Thursday. Benzinga · Nov 6, 2025
Netflix Could Control Harry Potter And HBO As It Weighs Blockbuster Warner Bros. Discovery Bid: Report Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is reportedly exploring a potential deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ:WBD) studio and streaming assets. Benzinga · Oct 31, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Paramount to lay off 2,000 employees shortly after its merger with Skydance In long-awaited cuts just months after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance, Paramount has begun layoffs set to impact about 2,000 employees
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 Top media analyst proposes Comcast hire Charlie Kirk’s widow as editor-in-chief of NBC and CNN ‘Sure, at first blush it sounds crazy, but Trump loves a deal, and Brian Roberts needs to think big and differently,’ media analyst Rich Greenfield wrote this week
Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025 Trump Vs. Netflix, Apple: White House Warns Warner Bros. Should 'Think Really Hard' About Bidders Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) is listening to bids for its business and assets after receiving multiple offers from Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ:PSKY).
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025 David Ellison has ‘Trump card’ in Paramount’s pursuit to take over Warner Bros. Discovery ‘Trump's implicit support for the deal is their number one talking point,’ an Ellison adviser told CNN this week.
T3 · Oct 23, 2025 All UK TV viewers getting a new free channel – and the return of a much-loved comedy favourite Warner Bros. Discovery is making one of its paid TV exclusives available to all for free
Euronews · Oct 22, 2025 Warner Bros Discovery weighs sale after 'unsolicited' buyer interest After months of speculation, Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed it is reviewing strategic options — from a full sale to partial deals — amid reports of interest from Paramount, Netflix and Comcast.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout interest and is considering its options Just months after announcing plans to split into two companies, Warner Bros
Tom’s Guide · Oct 17, 2025 Spotify's new AI plan aims to tackle the music industry's slop problem — here's how Spotify’s new “artist-first” AI initiative with Sony, Universal, and Warner aims to develop responsible tools that respect copyright and empower musicians.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025 Spotify partnering with multinational music companies to develop ‘responsible’ AI products Market-leading music streamer collaborating with the Sony, Universal and Warner music groups to create new AI features
Inverse · Oct 14, 2025 A Surprising Video Game Adaptation Is Becoming A Trilogy Despite not being out yet, 'Mortal Kombat II' is already getting a sequel.
International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025 Comeback Studio Warner Takes 'Victory Lap' Amid Takeover Rumors In just six months, Warner Bros has gone from ailing Hollywood giant reportedly mulling a leadership change to the industry's hottest studio -- and the rumored target of a $70 billion takeover bid.