All Warner Bros Discovery sale articles
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NewsWBD shareholders back Paramount deal; vote against Zaslav exit package
WBD to file certified vote results to SEC.
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NewsLaura Poitras praises documentary sector efforts to stand against Paramount-WBD merger
“I know behind-the-scenes a lot of documentary filmmakers were involved in that.”
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NewsParamount boss David Ellison in CinemaCon pledge of minimum 30 films a year with WB, 45-day window
Studio boss says, ” You can count on our complete commitment.”
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NewsWarner Bros wows CinemaCon with ‘Dune 3’ footage, Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Zendaya
“We have no intention of slowing down,” says film group co-head Michael De Luca.
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NewsMajor Hollywood names underline “unequivocal opposition” to Paramount-WBD deal
Paramount responds, says proposed merger “strengthens both consumer choice and competition”.
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FeaturesFrom attention warfare to understanding Gen Z: Industry experts discuss the future of cinema
Jackie Brenneman, Adam Cunningham, Elisha Karmitz and Patrick von Sychowski discuss the state of the sector ahead of CinemaCon.
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FeaturesCinema United head Michael O’Leary on eve of CinemaCon: “We’re bullish on the future”
President and CEO talks upgrades, box office hits, Paramount-WBD merger.
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NewsHow long will regulators probe Paramount WBD merger, and what remedies might they ask for?
Deal is likely to be investigated by competition authorities in the US, UK and Europe.
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NewsParamount president Jeff Shell in talks over potential departure
Executive could stay and segue into advisory role, reports say.
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NewsWBD sets special meeting for shareholder vote on Paramount deal
Board recommends shareholders accept $31 per share deal.
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NewsDavid Zaslav hails WB Oscars triumph as further payout details emerge
Warner Bros Discovery CEO is selling the company to Paramount and will earn more than $550m in the process.
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NewsDavid Ellison talks film, avoids detail on cuts, in first town hall with WBD execs
Meeting took place at Steven J. Ross Theater on Tuesday.
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NewsThe future of the Berlinale, Baftas and the Warner Bros sale: what we’re hearing - The Screen Podcast
Screen’s contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt to analyse the developments.
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NewsWBD head David Zaslav cashes out $114m after Paramount deal
Exec takes advantage of limited window.
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NewsFirst reactions to Warner Bros-Paramount deal: “Mega-mergers raise red flags”, “An antitrust disaster”
The UKCA, Film Export UK and Bectu are among the first industry bodies to weigh in on the deal.
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NewsParamount, WBD confirm $110bn merger, pledge 30 theatrical releases a year
Press release says both studios will be maintained. Minimum 30 releases a year, 45-day theatrical window.
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NewsWBD-Paramount deal: Exhibitor lobby group head urges regulators “to heed lessons of the past”
Michael O’Leary cites consolidation concerns. Dialogue with Capitol Hill, DoJ state AGs continues.
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NewsNetflix signals end of WB pursuit, WBD head David Zaslav “excited” about Paramount merger
“This transaction was always a ‘nice to have’ at the right price, not a ‘must have’ at any price,” says Netflix co-CEOs.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery execs avoid merger talk in Q4 earnings
Streaming growth, overall revenue decline.
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NewsWBD board says Paramount bid is superior; Netflix has four days to respond
Development caps remarkable turnaround in ongoing merger battle.