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Comcast has formally entered the mix for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, retaining Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley and gaining access to the company's financial data room. The move signals serious acquisition interest despite public caution about M&A.…

Paramount has acquired Bari Weiss’s media startup The Free Press for $150 million and named her editor-in-chief of CBS News. The move gives Weiss control over CBS News while she continues to run The Free Press as an independent brand.…

TKO Group Holdings has partnered with Paramount on a long-term media rights deal that makes Paramount+ the exclusive home of Zuffa Boxing starting January 2026. The agreement covers 12 events per year with plans to scale, and marks a major…

Netflix is reportedly exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets following the company’s decision to split into two standalone entities. The breakup has sparked interest from multiple suitors, including Skydance’s David Ellison. While Netflix has avoided…

Kirby breaks down the post-Streaming Wars era, where the battle isn't about having content but about owning IP that commands loyalty and spawns ecosystems. Gaming franchises like Call of Duty represent the new gold standard, built-in audiences, limitless extensions, and…

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…

Gaming IP is rapidly becoming the centerpiece of media strategy, as platforms like Paramount, Netflix, and Amazon aim to turn fan-favorite titles like Call of Duty into multi-platform ecosystems that drive year-round engagement. New Bain data shows gamers spend more…

Paramount and Activision are teaming up to turn Call of Duty into a live-action film franchise, marking a major move into gaming IP for the newly restructured studio under CEO David Ellison. With 500 million copies sold and a 16-year…

Walmart is expanding its Walmart+ membership by adding Peacock Premium as a streaming option alongside Paramount+ Essentials. Members can now choose between the two services and switch every 90 days. This move strengthens Walmart’s position in the subscription and video…

Nokia is suing Paramount for allegedly using its patented video compression tech across Paramount+, BET+, and Pluto TV without a license. The dispute involves 13 patents and follows failed licensing negotiations that began in 2022. As Paramount faces ongoing legal…