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Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in $110B mega-merger
The agreement ends a five-month bidding saga and creates an entertainment behemoth whose impact on a struggling media landscape — and connections to Donald Trump's White House — will be closely scrutinized.
July 20, 2026
Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros
Paramount launched a $108.4 billion hostile all-cash bid for Warner Bros challenging Netflix's $83 billion deal. Paramount emphasizes regulatory certainty, theatrical releases, and cost savings, while WBD shares surged and Netflix shares declined.
December 8, 2025
Spotify, Netflix sign deal to stream video podcasts
Spotify and Netflix signed a deal to stream 16 video versions of podcasts on Netflix from 2026, marking Spotify’s push to expand beyond audio and strengthen its position in video podcasting.
October 15, 2025