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Podcast: The Afternoon Tune
Episode: Netflix Taking Over Warner Bros? Paramount Still in the Game
Description: Netflix Taking Over Warner Bros? Paramount Still in the Game. Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed on a blockbuster $82.7 billion acquisition for Warner’s film, TV and streaming assets (including HBO and HBO Max), which would make Netflix the home of legendary franchises like DC Comics, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and more. This deal is expected to close after regulatory review in 2026. WikipediaMeanwhile, Paramount Skydance has launched a rival, hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros., arguing its all-cash offer and broader coverage of assets—including cable networks—could be better...