Business
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Netflix Considers Amending Warner Bros. Deal to All-Cash Offer
The move comes as Paramount is looking to thwart the $83 billion deal with a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid
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The Atlantic Sues Google Over Its Digital Ad Model, Alleging Manipulation and Fraud
The publisher wants restitution given Alphabet’s “inherently unfair” ad serving practices
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Banijay Entertainment Expands Zachary Klein’s COO Role to Oversee Bunim/Murray Productions, 51 Minds
The executive has served as chief operating officer for 51 Minds Entertainment since 2023
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‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor Tony Dokoupil to Interview President Trump
The two will chat after Trump tours a Ford plant in Michigan
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JustWatch Taps Quentin Carbonell as Global Content Acquisitions and Strategy SVP
The former MUBI and HBO Max executive will build the foundations for the streaming guide and entertainment marketing firm’s future content initiatives and partnerships
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Banijay, All3Media Owner RedBird IMI in Advanced Talks to Merge TV Production Businesses
The move would form one of the world’s biggest production groups, bringing IP such as “Big Brother,” “Peaky Blinders” and “The Traitors” under one roof
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Why 2026 Is a High Stakes Year for Original Animated Films
Pixar, DreamWorks, LAIKA, Skydance and Walt Disney Animation Studios have all-new IP rolling out over the next few months — and they desperately need fresh franchises
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Apple TV Boasts New Record for Monthly Engagement With 36% Increase in Viewership
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, promises “innovation and intelligent enhancements” in 2026
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Mario Gabelli Urges Netflix to ‘Step Up and Clarify’ $83 Billion Warner Bros. Deal as Paramount Takes Battle to Court
The GAMCO Investors chairman told TheWrap he still plans to tender the majority of his clients’ shares in favor of “superior” Paramount bid
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Penske Media Sues Google Over Accusation of Digital Ad Market Manipulation
The publisher of Billboard, Rolling Stone, THR and others says the digital giant unfairly starves them of billions in ad revenue
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Paramount Goes Nuclear on Warner Bros. Discovery — and Everyone Will Feel the Pain | Analysis
David Ellison’s lawsuit and proxy battle faces difficult odds of success, experts say, but could complicate and drag out the approval process for Netflix’s $83 billion deal
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Us Weekly Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford Steps Down to Editor-at-Large Role
“While I have enjoyed nearly 30 years in legacy media, I am eager to explore new adventures,” the media veteran writes
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Shane Gillis and John McKeever Set Netflix Overall Deal as ‘Tires’ Season 3 Starts Production
The duo will develop films, series and unscripted projects as well as produce two new stand-up specials from Gillis
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Meta Sets Former Trump Advisor Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman
“She is a fantastic, and very talented, person, who served the Trump Administration with strength and distinction,” President Trump celebrates
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Paramount Escalates WBD Fight, Sues Over Netflix Deal and Aims to Install Friendly Directors at Warner Shareholder Meeting
“We do not undertake any of these actions lightly,” David Ellison says in a letter to shareholders
