JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Warner Bros. moves closer toward acquisition of Paramount, as investors vote to approve deal
The vote was one of the last remaining hurdles to complete the $111 billion acquisition.
NYTIMES (Benjamin Mullin) - Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
HUFFPOST - Warner Bros. Reopens Door To Paramount, Putting Netflix Deal In Doubt
The intense bidding war for the studio behind Batman and Harry Potter has reached a fever pitch.
The intense bidding war for the studio behind Batman and Harry Potter has reached a fever pitch.Open
NYTIMES (Lauren Hirsch) - Paramount Raises Its Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery said Paramount’s new offer of $31 a share could lead to a “superior proposal” to the deal it signed with Netflix.
HUFFPOST - Warner Bros Rejects Paramount's Latest Offer, But Gives Studio A Week To Negotiate Better Deal
"We continue to recommend and remain fully committed to our transaction with Netflix," Warner Bros Chairman Samuel DiPiazza Jr. and CEO David Zaslav said.
"We continue to recommend and remain fully committed to our transaction with Netflix," Warner Bros Chairman Samuel DiPiazza Jr. and CEO David Zaslav said.Open
NYTIMES (Lauren Hirsch) - Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks with Paramount
Paramount’s takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened.