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Movie theater operators are worried for the future of the theatrical industry if Netflix completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets. Industry trade organizations ...

Netflix has reached a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and film studio asset for $72 billion. The combination would put together two of the biggest global streaming services, and put ...

Whether or not Netflix’s $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. goes through, the deal encapsulates a fraught moment for Hollywood, as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by ...

The $82.7 billion megadeal will have lasting effects on the industry — provided it goes through. By Rick Porter Television Business Editor An announcement, of course, does not mean a done deal, ...

Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison met with Trump officials and key lawmakers in Washington DC on Wednesday to press his case against Warner Bros. Discovery’s potential selection of Netflix as its ...

Netflix must win two battles to secure Warner Bros.: regulation and a live bidding war. The ad business now needs to prove monetization, not just scale. Execution discipline becomes critical as ...