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NewsJared Kushner’s Affinity Partners withdraws from Paramount bid for WBD
Financial commitment by firm led by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared has not been revealed.
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FeaturesHow the Warner Bros takeover could shake up France’s unique film industry
Either deal could threaten the cinema admissions that power France’s film financing structure.
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NewsDinner, texts, six bids: Paramount filing reveals efforts by David Ellison to acquire WBD
“It would be the honor of a lifetime to be your partner and to be the owner of these iconic assets.”
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NewsNetflix execs talk WB bid, tell conference they are “deeply committed” to theatrical
“We didn’t buy this company to destroy that value.”
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NewsContent versus infrastructure is key battle for Saudi film industry, say investors
”Content is the high-risk, high-reward strategy,” says Saudi finance executive Shahjahan Mirza.
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NewsDonald Trump comments on proposed Netflix-WB deal
President tells reporters he respects Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. “But it’s a lot of market share”.
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NewsNetflix strikes confident note over regulatory hurdles for WBD deal, others disagree
“We’re highly confident in the regulatory process.”
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NewsWBD lawyers repond to Paramount letter crying foul over bidding process
WBD insists ”Board attends to its fiduciary obligations with the utmost care”.
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NewsParamount’s WBD bid said to be backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds
Second round offers were submitted this week.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery sets second round bid deadline of December 1
Paramount, Comcast, Netflix have each signed NDAs.
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NewsParamount, Netflix, Comcast said to have submitted bids for WBD
Deadline for first-round bids closed on November 20.
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NewsPrivate financiers urge film and TV producers to be more open to digital content
The Tallinn panel said audiences are moving to digital and short-form content.
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NewsSaudi Arabia leads $900m raise for Hollywood lab owner Luma AI
Luma AI launched Dream Lab LA in the summer.
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NewsTaiwan’s Thunder Entertainment fund backs Golden Horse frontrunner ‘A Foggy Tale’
EXCLUSIVE: Further titles to receive support include Sabu’s ‘Arrested Memory’.
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NewsParamount plans 15-title theatrical slate for 2026, and Paramount+ price hike
The newly merged studio said its 2024 slate “underperformed.”
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NewsWBD announces mixed Q3 earnings amid takeover talk; ‘Gremlins’ remake in the works
Theatrical revenues climb 74% thanks to Superman, Conjuring: Last Rites, Weapons.
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NewsJapan’s anime industry grows to record $25bn, boosted by overseas market
The figure marks a near 15% rise year-on-year.
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NewsSaudi industry mulls how to get traditional banks to provide finance for film productions
Saudi Film Confex panel heard that it is difficult to get the film industry and the banking sector to align their respective interests.
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NewsEight talking points from Rome’s MIA market
From film funding challenges to pre-sales woes and YouTube opportunities, Screen rounds up the main discussion points from this year’s conference and market.
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NewsParamount boss David Ellison dodges Warner Bros Discovery questions at conference
“We would approach [an acquisition] from the lens of wanting to make more, not less.”