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Paramount has launched a surprise counteroffer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), just days after Netflix unveiled plans to acquire the media giant in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion , including debt. The move sets the stage for what could become one of the most significant takeover battles in Hollywood’s history. In a statement on Monday, Paramount said it would take its $30-per-share all-cash offer directly to WBD shareholders. The proposal, which includes WBD’s Global Networks division, values the company at $108 billion, far higher than Netflix’s offer. Paramount also urged WBD’s board to reject Netflix’s bid. “We believe our offer will create a stronger Hollywood,” Paramount chief executive David Ellison said, adding that the proposal serves “the best interests of the creative community, consumers and the movie theatre industry.” The escalating contest has drawn political scrutiny. U.S. President Donald Trump has raised concerns about the potential concentration ...

Netflix, Inc . and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc . have signed a definitive agreement that will see Netflix acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, as well as HBO and the HBO Max streaming platform. The cash-and-stock deal values Warner Bros. Discovery at $27.75 per share, with an enterprise value estimated at $82.7 billion and an equity value of $72 billion. The acquisition is expected to be completed after WBD’s previously announced spinoff of its Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly traded company. That separation is now projected for the third quarter of 2026. The merger will unite Netflix’s global streaming dominance with Warner Bros.’ century-old reputation for premium storytelling. Iconic titles such as The Big Bang Theory, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, The Wizard of Oz and the DC Universe will join Netflix’s catalogue, which includes hits like Wednesday, Money Heist, Bridgerton, Adolescence and Extraction. The comp...

Executive Producer : 50 Cent  Director : Alexandria Stapleton Coming : December 2 Streaming On : Netflix ________________________ ________________________ Plot :  In a 4 part series, ' The Reckoning ' is a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend, and convicted offender Sean 'Diddy' Combs .  In July, Combs was found guilty of two counts of transportation for purposes of prostitution, and is currently serving time in federal prison.  ________ The film includes previously unseen footage and fresh interviews with several of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former associates, childhood friends, artists, and employees, according to a press release. Director Stapleton says this documentary extends beyond Combs, Cassie, the alleged victims, and the ongoing legal proceedings. In her words: “This story ultimately serves as a mirror reflecting us as a society and what it means when we elevate celebrities to such high pedestals,” she said....