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Netflix is trying to take over Warner Discovery, and seize one of the most important studios in film history.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with AS Hamrah to understand why that would be a disaster and to get other insights from his career as a film critic.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/314_netflix_buying_warner_would_be_a_disaster_w_as_hamrah

#tech #film #movies #streaming #netflix #cinema #warnerbros

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Paris Marx

@parismarx@mastodon.online · 5 days ago

Netflix is trying to take over Warner Discovery, and seize one of the most important studios in film history.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with AS Hamrah to understand why that would be a disaster and to get other insights from his career as a film critic.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/314_netflix_buying_warner_would_be_a_disaster_w_as_hamrah

#tech #film #movies #streaming #netflix #cinema #warnerbros

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Frankie ✅

@Some_Emo_Chick@mastodon.social · 11 months ago

Mickey 17 is an absurdist, anti-capitalist, Trump-mocking masterpiece

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/mickey-17-movie-review-release-robert-pattinson-b2710911.html

#news #entertainment #warnerbros #movie #mickey17 #trump #politics

The Independent

Mickey 17 is an absurdist, anti-capitalist, Trump-mocking masterpiece – review

Bong Joon-ho, the Oscar winner behind ‘Parasite’, somehow convinced Warner Bros to finance a costly sci-fi epic about the plight of the working class – and led by an actor doing one of his trademark silly voices

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 3 weeks ago

Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets in a bid to shut the door on Paramount’s rival efforts to snag the Hollywood giant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/21/companies/netflix-cash-warner-bros-paramount/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #netflix #warnerbros #paramount #streaming

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · last month

Warner Bros. Discovery will likely reject Paramount Skydance's amended $108.4 billion hostile bid for the storied Hollywood studio despite a personal guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison backing the offer. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/31/companies/warner-bros-reject-paramount-bid/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #warnerbros #paramount #tv #media #film #hollywood #netflix

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

Jared Kushner is finding himself very much in the political spotlight — a far cry from the future the president’s son-in-law envisioned just last year, when he said he’d stay out of government affairs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/17/world/politics/kushner-breaking-vow-avoid-politics/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #jaredkushner #donaldtrump #us #corruption #russiaukrainewar #russia #ukraine #saudiarabia #netflix #warnerbros #paramount

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

Even if Paramount Skydance manages to take over Warner Bros. Discovery against the company’s will, it faces another high hurdle: coping with the colossal $54 billion of debt it’s planning to take on. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/13/companies/paramount-debt-warner-bid/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #warnerbros #paramount #netflix #streaming #television #acquisitions

The Japan Times

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

Netflix, a company that built its business on junk bonds, is looking to borrow heavily again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/11/companies/netflix-borrow-warner-bros-deal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #netflix #film #television #warnerbros #paramount #acquisitions

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Zeppe

@zeppe@puntarella.party · 2 months ago

«Affinity Partners, la società di private equity guidata da[l genero di Donald #Trump] Jared #Kushner, partecipa all'offerta pubblica di acquisto ostile di #Paramount su #WarnerBros Discovery, secondo quanto riportato in un documento depositato presso le autorità di regolamentazione».

https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/jared-kushner-paramount-warner-bros-netflix

Praticamente l'opa ostile per fermare l'accordo con #Netflix la fa la Casa Bianca direttamente

Se vince #Netflix è potenzialmente una pessima notizia per le sorti del cinema in sala; se vince Paramount addio #Cnn

#annamobene #UsPol

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Flipboard Culture Desk

@CultureDesk@flipboard.social · 2 months ago

David Ellison still wants Warner Bros. His coalition, which includes Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, is launching a $108.4B hostile takeover bid of the company. Last week, Warner Bros.' board agreed a deal with Netflix; this new bid will go directly to shareholders. Here's more from @Variety.

https://flip.it/KCRBzX

#Entertainment #EntertainmentIndustry #WarnerBros #Netflix #Paramount #Business

Flipboard Culture Desk

@CultureDesk@flipboard.social · 2 months ago

https://flip.it/KCRBzX

#Entertainment #EntertainmentIndustry #WarnerBros #Netflix #Paramount #Business

Zeppe

@zeppe@puntarella.party · 2 months ago

https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/jared-kushner-paramount-warner-bros-netflix

Praticamente l'opa ostile per fermare l'accordo con #Netflix la fa la Casa Bianca direttamente

Se vince #Netflix è potenzialmente una pessima notizia per le sorti del cinema in sala; se vince Paramount addio #Cnn

#annamobene #UsPol

Jared White (ResistanceNet ✊)

@jaredwhite@indieweb.social · 2 months ago

I've been following the #WarnerBros bidding wars on the John Campea Show so I was expecting today's announcement that #Netflix is preparing to acquire WB (and HBO, and DC).

I definitely prefer this outcome over Paramount acquiring them, but do I approve of the merger, any merger, in general? Nope! It's yet more consolidation in Hollywood leading to fewer opportunities, fewer jobs, and more wealth for an investor class. The times we live in…