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Streaming giants locked in blockbuster bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix and Paramount Skydance are competing to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets in a bidding war that could exceed $80–90 billion, reshaping the global media landscape and prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Netflix reportedly enters exclusive talks to buy WBD’s studio and streaming units
Reports say Netflix reached a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business valuing the deal at about $82.7 billion, a move that would add HBO and the Warner film library to Netflix’s portfolio.
Paramount Skydance launches rival takeover bid backed by Ellison family funds
Paramount Skydance has mounted a hostile all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly valued higher than Netflix’s bid, with Oracle founder Larry Ellison personally guaranteeing large financing to support the effort.
Regulatory and breakup scenarios loom over mega-merger bids
Analysts warn that any acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets may face antitrust review and require divestitures similar to past industry transactions, raising uncertainty about final deal structures.
Holiday social media roundup: Hollywood stars share festive celebrations
Celebrities across Hollywood and Bollywood posted family gatherings, charitable acts, and festive images on social platforms as Christmas celebrations trended among stars worldwide.
Awards-season precursors: studios finalizing release schedules and campaigns
With year-end consolidation news dominating headlines, studios are also confirming awards-season release dates and campaigning strategies to position films and talent for upcoming 2026 awards cycles (industry reporting and trade coverage).
Streaming platforms unveil surprise holiday programming and new series drops
Multiple streamers announced surprise holiday specials and late-December series premieres to capture high viewer engagement during the holidays (industry press releases and platform feeds).
Celebrity legal and safety stories draw attention over the holiday period
High-profile cases and celebrity incidents, including criminal charges and publicized personal struggles, continued to appear in entertainment news coverage over the holiday weekend, highlighting ongoing legal and mental-health conversations in the industry.
Independent studios and financiers weigh strategic options amid consolidation
Smaller studios, financiers, and rights holders are reassessing partnerships, sales options, and alliances as the major bids for WBD create new incentives and risks across production and distribution markets.
Trade and labor implications as studios consider restructuring
Industry observers note that major asset transfers and potential breakups could affect union negotiations, production pipelines, and jobs across film and TV sectors, with stakeholders monitoring developments closely (trade reporting).
International market impacts: rights, local windows, and co-productions under review
Global distributors and local broadcasters are evaluating how a WBD acquisition would change licensing windows, territorial rights, and co-production deals that currently rely on WBD’s global network (analysis from industry sources).