Tag: antitrust

James Cameron warned Sen. Mike Lee that a proposed Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would accelerate the decline of theatrical exhibition, cost jobs, and weaken America’s global film leadership. He questioned Netflix’s commitment to a 17 day theatrical window…

Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery gives it tighter control over content costs, better margin visibility, and less reliance on third-party licensing. The deal makes strategic sense internally but raises serious regulatory concerns due to market concentration, especially with…

Netflix’s $82.7B bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is facing a hostile $30/share counteroffer from Paramount, backed by Gulf state funds and Affinity Partners. Paramount claims its deal is faster and more certain, while Netflix is leaning on YouTube’s dominance in…

Netflix has escalated its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery with a binding, mostly cash offer that signals a desire for full control, not leverage. This ups the pressure on Paramount, Skydance, and Comcast, while injecting significant political and regulatory risk…

Paramount Skydance is preparing a takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, igniting speculation of a larger bidding war that could reshape the entertainment industry. Warner Bros. Discovery stock surged nearly 30 percent on the report, while Paramount shares rose more…

Apple is under formal investigation in Colombia over its App Store rules, joining a global wave of antitrust scrutiny. Colombia’s Office for Competition Protection alleges that Apple used abusive tactics to block market access for alternative app stores and payment…

YouTube TV is introducing a new monthly subscription option for NFL Sunday Ticket, allowing fans to opt in and out without committing to a full season. The $85/month plan offers more flexibility but comes at a premium compared to the…

The NFL is unlikely to offer single-game or single-team options for Sunday Ticket, despite losing a massive antitrust case last year. Legal and economic experts argue the league is confident it can ultimately prevail in the U.S. Supreme Court and…

Park County, the company owned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has threatened legal action against incoming Paramount executive Jeff Shell, accusing him of interfering in the show’s next streaming deal. They allege Shell directed Netflix and…

Apple has reapproved Fortnite for the U.S. App Store, five years after it was removed due to a payment dispute with Epic Games. The move follows a recent court ruling favoring Epic, which prohibits Apple from restricting or charging fees…