Paramount Won’t Sell Cable Networks After WBD Merger, Touts “Incredible Footprint” Of Combined Linear Business

Paramount executives stressed that once merged with Warner Bros. Discovery, the company combined has no plans to unload any legacy cable networks.

Paramount to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service after WBD merger

Paramount said it plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service after completing its WBD acquisition.

John Oliver Doesn’t Want Paramount as WBD ‘Business Daddy’

John Oliver recently addressed the possibility of Paramount acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. The Last Week Tonight host used his HBO platform to comment on the proposed transaction, describing the

Paramount Beat Netflix for WBD, but the Regulatory Fight Isn’t Over | Analysis

Experts warned TheWrap that the $110 billion deal for Paramount to buy Warner Bros. is likely to face a legal challenge.

WBD and Paramount may have an easier time winning regulatory approval than Netflix

With Netflix out of the picture, a Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal may have fewer obstacles to regulatory approval.
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Speculation Mounts That James Gunn Could Leave DC Studios In The Wake Of WBD/Paramount Deal

Several insiders believe that DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn will ultimately decide to part ways with the company following the Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount

Netflix drops out of bidding after WBD deems Paramount’s takeover bid ‘superior’

Netflix said Thursday afternoon that it has “declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros.” after the Warner Bros. Discovery board determined that Paramount has submitted a “superior” offer.

Paramount-WBD Unveil Plans for Newly Formed Company as Board Approves $110 Billion Merger

The companies also began outlining their vision following the merger, including producing a minimum of 30 theatrically released films per year, or 15 for each studio.