Warner Bros. Discovery
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- parent of HBO Max 100%
- parent of Warner Bros. Entertainment 100%
- parent of All3Media 100%
- parent of CNN 100%
- acquired by Skydance Media 90%
- parent of Skydance Media 90%
- acquired by HBO Max 90%
- acquired HBO Max 90%
- acquired by Competition and Markets Authority 90%
- acquired Skydance Media 90%
- acquired by Rob Bonta 90%
- acquired by Discovery 90%
- 2026-10-12 funding Paramount is reportedly considering a $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. source
- 2026-08-06 regulatory The UK government and its antitrust watchdog approved the $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. source
- 2026-08-04 regulatory Paramount and Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery faces a delay until June 2027 due to a legal challenge from state attorneys general. source
- 2026-07-25 controversy Warner Bros. Discovery filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly poaching employees. source
- 2026-07-25 controversy Warner Bros. Discovery filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly poaching employees. source
- 2026-07-25 controversy Warner Bros. Discovery filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly poaching employees. source
- 2026-06-30 regulatory The UK government is considering intervening in the proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount and Skydance. source
- 2026-06-19 product_launch Warner Bros. Discovery is expanding its use of agentic AI across its ad technology stack. source
- 2026-06-09 regulatory The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has officially launched a formal review into Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. source
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Warner Bros. Discovery merger with Paramount by Skydance Media finalized
The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount by Skydance Media for $110B is set to finalize on October 6th. This major consolidation will likely reshape the media landscape, impacting content production and distribution strategies across the combined entity.
Mark Ruffalo's opposition to WBD-Paramount merger may lead to legal challenges or public campaigns
Mark Ruffalo's continued vocal opposition to the $111B Paramount-Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery deal, even after judicial approval, suggests potential for further actions. This could include new legal challenges, public awareness campaigns, or attempts to influence regulatory bodies, despite the settlement.
CNN CEO Mark Thompson's tenure to be tested by Skydance integration
Despite confirmation of Mark Thompson remaining CNN CEO post-merger, his leadership will be under scrutiny as Skydance Media integrates Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount. Thompson's ability to navigate the new corporate structure and maintain CNN's editorial independence will be key.
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AI fears risk erasing web history as publishers block archives
The internet is facing a significant loss of historical data due to websites disappearing and media companies removing content, exacerbated by concerns over AI data scraping. Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Arch…
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YouTube leads US streaming viewership; Anthropic releases AI agent · 8 sources tracked
In July 2026, YouTube led US television viewing with 14.2% share, surpassing Netflix's 7.8%, according to Nielsen's The Gauge. Free streaming services like The Roku Channel and Tubi also showed significant viewership, o…
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Netflix revisits 'talent density' layoffs amid growth concerns
Netflix is undergoing new layoffs, cutting approximately 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, primarily affecting its product, technology, legal, and human resources departments. This move echoes a significant layoff eve…
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Discovery+ raises prices by up to 20% following Skydance merger
Discovery+ has increased its subscription prices, with the ad-supported plan now costing $7 per month and the ad-free plan rising to $12 per month. These changes took effect for new subscribers on Tuesday and will apply…
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Americans oppose election betting, but odds appear on TV
A significant portion of Americans, 60%, oppose the use of prediction markets for betting on election outcomes, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Despite this public disapproval, media outlets like CBS News, CNN, and C…
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Data backup advice and Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition news
This cluster contains two unrelated news items from Mastodon. The first discusses the importance of backing up data from older thumb drives, highlighting longevity concerns and recommending external backups. The second …
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Paramount completes $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount has finalized its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion deal, creating a new entity named Skydance. This consolidation brings together the film studios, major television networks, and other a…
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Skydance to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into single streaming service
Skydance Media is planning to merge its streaming services, including HBO Max and Paramount+, into a single platform. This move follows Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and aims to consolidate content li…
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Paramount+ and Warner Bros. Discovery merge in $110B Skydance deal
Paramount+ and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially merged in a historic $110 billion deal, creating a new entertainment giant named Skydance. This consolidation brings together major movie studios, streaming services…
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CNN CEO Mark Thompson to remain in role amid Paramount-WBD merger
CNN CEO Mark Thompson is set to continue leading the news network following the impending merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery into Skydance Media. Thompson communicated this to employees in a memo, confirming…
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Skydance Media to acquire Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery for $110B
Skydance Media is set to acquire Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery in a transaction valued at approximately $110 billion. The deal is anticipated to be finalized by October 6.
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Mark Ruffalo continues fight against $111B Paramount-Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Mark Ruffalo is continuing his opposition to the Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, despite a judge approving the settlement that removed the final legal hurdle for the approximately $111 billion …
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Paramount-Skydance deal to close with 30-film release mandate, Miramax stake at risk
Paramount and Skydance Media's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is set to close on October 6th, following a settlement with 12 states. The deal's approval hinges on a commitment to release at least 30 films annuall…
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Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO of Paramount Skydance
Ynon Kreiz, the CEO of Mattel, has been appointed co-CEO of Paramount Skydance by David Ellison. Kreiz, known for his success with brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels, will oversee daily operations and the integration of …
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Abandoned creative works like "Coyote vs. Acme" and "Twin Peaks" prove valuable
Companies often misjudge the value of abandoned creative works, treating them as liabilities rather than potential assets. Warner Bros. Discovery, for instance, wrote off the completed film "Coyote vs. Acme" for a tax b…
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Nvidia boosts Australian data centers, sparking regulatory debate · 2 sources tracked
New data center projects in Australia may bypass upcoming regulations following NVIDIA's announcement of significantly increased local data center capacity. Separately, leaked government proposals regarding AI training …
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Harry Potter TV Show Trailer Debuts, Promising Book Fidelity
A new trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series has been released, offering fans a detailed glimpse of the adaptation. The trailer showcases the new cast, a faithful representation of Hogwarts, and key houses like…
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Google courts Hollywood studios for AI licensing amid ongoing lawsuits
Google is reportedly in discussions with major Hollywood studios to license their intellectual property for use in AI models. These conversations come at a time when studios themselves have been involved in lawsuits con…
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1963 bank case sparks debate over Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A 1963 Supreme Court ruling, United States v. Philadelphia National Bank, is central to a legal battle over the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The ruling established a 30% market share threshol…
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ByteDance and Hollywood MPA agree on AI IP protection framework · 4 sources tracked
ByteDance has reached an agreement with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) to better protect Hollywood's intellectual property from its AI models. This memorandum of understanding outlines a framework to prevent copyr…